About CLC

Serving Familiesfor more than 30 years

Community Lifeline Center was born as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1989, when a group of local churches determined it was best to work together to support neighbors in need. We’ve evolved and grown over the years, but our original purpose remains unchanged: to serve as the premier resource for assistance, information and referral services for the residents of McKinney and north Collin County. ​

Funding is mainly provided by individuals, corporations, and local faith congregations. Additional support is provided by TXU Energy, CoServ Charitable Foundation, City of McKinney Community Development Block Grants, One Heart McKinney, and additional granting organizations.

Our History

  1. CLC begins as the "United Way Service Center"

    Community leaders and local churches begin to work together to address the economic challenges faced by our neighbors.

  2. Expanded services to include 17 towns in Collin County.

  3. We officially became "Community Lifeline Center"

  4. CLC launched the client-choice food pantry

  5. Expansion and Remodeling

  6. Continuing to serve our neighbors!

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Our Team

Amy Wyatt

Amy Wyatt

Director of Programs

Staff Member

Tityana Jones

Tityana Jones

Financial Programs Manager

Staff Member

Dr. Liz Strand Cimini

Dr. Liz Strand Cimini

Past President of the Board

Board Member

Lisa Hermes, CCE, IOM

Lisa Hermes, CCE, IOM

Board Secretary

Board Member

Dale Sadler

Dale Sadler

Member of the board

Board Member

Harold M. McLeod, III

Harold M. McLeod, III

Board Treasurer

Board Member

Brandon Herbison

Brandon Herbison

Board President

Board Member

Sally Riche

Sally Riche

Member of the board

Board Member

Craig Simmons

Craig Simmons

Logistics Operator

Staff Member

Whitney Hill

Whitney Hill

Pantry Manager

Staff Member

Rick Grady

Rick Grady

Member of the board

Board Member

Wendy McMullin

Wendy McMullin

Pantry Manager

Staff Member

Allison Monroe

Allison Monroe

Director of Development

Staff Member

Trent Decker

Trent Decker

Member of the board

Board Member

Robin Forsythe

Robin Forsythe

Executive Director

Staff Member