Evergreen Life Services
Michael Lawson possesses extensive experience in leadership and donor relations across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Donor Relations at Evergreen Life Services since December 2017, Michael has also held the position of President at SHINE since February 1998, focusing on mentoring, training, and community outreach. Previous roles include Executive Director at Fraternity House, Inc., where Michael managed financial operations and fundraising initiatives, and Director of Food Bank Operations at North County Community Services, overseeing logistics and donor relations. Michael's background is complemented by previous managerial roles at IKON and Buffini and Company. Michael holds a degree in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis on Mentoring from San Diego Covenant Community and has further education from Sonoma State University.
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Evergreen Life Services
Evergreen Life Services is a nonprofit organization offering support & services for more than 1,200 individuals with developmental disabilities in 8 states. We believe in inclusion and in building communities where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive and grow and be recognized for their contributions to society. We operate in the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and Georgia. EMPHASIZING ABILITIES As a nationally recognized leader in serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Evergreen focuses on the abilities of the people we serve. From our perspective, the glass is always half full. In almost all cases, people with IDD can greatly improve their level of functioning with the right professional support and training. With decades of experience and modern best practices, ELS works hard to enable every person it serves to reach his or her highest potential for independence, self-care and productivity. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Evergreen operates a wide variety of programs and services, including community homes, day work centers, supportive living and employment services, art centers, and social enterprise projects.