The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Everyone wants to serve foster kids, but sometimes it's hard to know how. There are many ways to serve in Compelled to Care. You can serve at large events, write encouraging cards or even help organize gift drives for foster kids and help organize donations.
Everyone wants to serve foster kids, but sometimes it's hard to know how. There are many ways to serve in Compelled to Care. You can serve at large events, write encouraging cards or even help organize gift drives for foster kids and help organize donations.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
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The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
ASHLEY WAMBACH
Executive Director
Ashley Wambach is the President & Executive Director of Compelled to Care. She has been a part of Compelled to Care since it launched in 2015 at Evergreen Christian Community and started leading the group in 2016. She led Compelled to Care from a small group dinner with 10 parents and 20 kids into the largest foster, adoptive and kinship family ministry in WA state where over 3K people engaged with the ministry. She has spoken at events, churches, taught classes on ministry strategy and marketing and has also sat on panels regarding the future of orphan care ministry. Before launching Compelled to Care as a non-profit in 2021 she wore many hats in the local church where she was also the Early Childhood Director. She brought a trauma informed lens to kids ministry through building systems and writing curriculum which she still does through Compelled to Care. Ashley has been married to her husband Nick for 17years and they have served as foster parents for 8 years and adopted a few kids - in fact, they drive a 12-passenger van. Together they are raising 7 kids under age 13 which involves youth group, football, Awana’s and potty training.
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NICK WAMBACH
Board President
Kids Director
Dad's Night Leader
Nick is passionate about serving in the foster care field. Outside of serving at Compelled to Care he is the Church Ambassador for Pierce & King Counties for CarePotal WA which equips the local church to serve the vulnerable in their community in practical ways. He is also passionate about Children's ministry and has worked in vocational kids ministry at small mobile campuses as well as large historic churches. He especially enjoys creating fun events like day camps and special events. Nick has been married to Ashley for 17 years; together they are raising 7 children under 13 years old. They have grown their family through birth, foster care and adoption. Nick is a dedicated Seahawks fan. Loves burgers and drinking coffee. He also throws an epic Nerf Night.
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CYNDI WEAVER
Vice President
CarePortal Church Ambassador
Cyndi brings a wealth of business knowledge from her years as the owner and operator of two Grocery Outlet stores. She also designed national marketing campaigns for Grocery Outlet and trained new owner/operators. She has also served as the Director of Children's Ministry at two large churches. She combines her knowledge of business and passion for ministry to serve the Compelled to Care community. Cyndi is passionate about bringing a trauma informed lens to children's ministry and curriculum. Cyndi inspires people with her photography and writing about servant leadership. She bakes the best cupcakes, loves going on adventures with her husband Doug and owns many many baskets. In fact, her business Costco card says "The Basket Case."
KRISTA GERIS
Board Treasurer
Krista has been serving and leading with Compelled to Care in different capacities since 2016. As a professional graphic designer Krista has brought her eye for design to Compelled to Care's largest event the Restore Retreat. She has a passion for serving and encouraging moms. Krista is also the heart behind The Care Box Project and brought her background in package design to this project. She is the mother of two teens and a toddler. She enjoys dancing with her teen on Tiktok or by herself in Target for Instagram Stories. She loves giving and receiving gift baskets, drinking gas station Slurpees and drinking coffee. She always assumes the best in people.