Liz Clark builds bridges and boosts giving at Haven Ministries

When Elizabeth “Liz” Clark applied for a part-time job delivering furniture at Haven Ministries’ Hope Warehouse, she never expected to end up managing the administrative heartbeat of the organization.

But Haven’s leadership had other things in mind for Liz, who double-majored in information systems and economics in college and had decades of IT, volunteer, and fundraising experience. Since stepping into the role of office manager and assistant to the executive director in January 2025, Clark has become a cornerstone of operations, donor relations, and strategic outreach.

“She has a perfect balance of compassion and firmness in her role vetting qualified individuals to benefit from our Church Benevolence Fund,” said Peter Grim, executive director of Haven Ministries. “As an administrative assistant and office manager, Liz wears many hats and can capably ‘keep all the balls in the air.’”

Clark’s impact was immediate. Within her first month, she identified a major issue in Haven’s donation processing system. Donor credit cards were expiring unnoticed, with no alerts to the donors, halting monthly giving. Through targeted outreach and restructured reporting protocols, she recovered an estimated $2,000 in monthly donations and ensured future gifts didn’t slip through the cracks.

“I believe in this mission. I want to see this organization flourish and grow and succeed,” Clark said.

Beyond administrative duties, Clark took initiative to nurture relationships with local businesses, churches, and civic groups — creating new pipelines of support. From organizing fundraisers like the Rams Head Shore House Give Back Night scheduled for Nov. 5, 2025 (when diners mention Haven, 20 percent of their food purchase will support Haven Ministries), to co-managing silent auctions for major events, she’s helped raise funds for Haven’s programs.

Clark also oversees Haven’s Church Benevolence Fund, working directly with clients facing eviction or utility shutoffs.

As a public speaker and Toastmaster, Clark also is a frequent voice for the organization, recently representing Haven on QACTV and continuing to envision a future of growth, sustainability, and community connection.

 “We run on donations and faith. And I believe both can go a long way,” Clark said.

To support Haven Ministries, visit www.haven-ministries.org

Love shapes the ministry, love transforms people, and hope prevails at Haven Ministries. Haven Ministries operates a seasonal Homeless Shelter, the Jacob Sloan Day Center, a Resource Center, a Food Pantry in Queenstown, Our Daily Thread Thrift Store in Chester, Hope Warehouse in Queenstown, and a Food Pantry Satellite location in Sudlersville.