One Community Now is a faith-based nonprofit founded on Biblical truth and driven by action. Our guiding principles flow directly from Luke 10:27 — to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength — and to love our neighbors as ourselves. This is not just a belief. It is our operational standard.

Inspired by Matthew 25:34–40, we recognize that serving those who are hungry, homeless, struggling, or forgotten is not optional — it is obedience. We are called to serve all people with dignity and compassion, regardless of background, circumstance, or personal familiarity.

Our Core Values define how we show up, how we lead, and how we serve:

Faith in Action

We do more than speak Scripture — we live it. Our work is an extension of God’s love, demonstrated through consistent service, accountability, and unwavering commitment to those in need.

Compassion with Purpose

We serve with empathy, but not enablement. Our goal is restoration, not dependency. Every program is designed to uplift, strengthen, and move individuals toward stability and self-sufficiency.

Dignity for All

Every person served is valued and respected. We meet people where they are, honor their humanity, and walk alongside them without judgment.

Stewardship & Integrity

We are responsible stewards of resources, relationships, and trust. Transparency, accountability, and excellence guide every decision we make.

Holistic Transformation

We address the full picture — physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual — because true change happens when the whole person is supported.

Community Collaboration

We believe transformation happens through unity. By identifying and leveraging community assets, we strengthen the collective impact and eliminate duplication.

Sustainable Solutions

We are committed to long-term outcomes, not temporary fixes. Our programs are built to multiply impact, inspire movement, and create generational change.

Staff

Patti Templeton | Founder / Chief Exective Officer / Case Manager

Jessica McIlveen | Executive Director / Case Manager

Le Ann Cox | Accounting Technician / Case Manager

Michelle Hemphill | Pack A Sack Coordinator/ Case Manager

Pearl Tillery | Client Resource Specialist / Case Worker

Ryan Matthews | Veterans Support Center Director – East / Employment Specialist / Case Manager

Cameron Wright | Veterans Support Center Director – West / Benefits Specialist / Case Manager

 Chad Richey | Veteran’s Case Worker

Andy Turner | Employment Specialist and Coach / Case Worker

Board of Directors

John Davenport | President

Jason Corey | Vice President

Tricia Staltare | Secretary

Cathy Scheland | Treasurer

Bill Lewis

Katie Mansfield

Michelle Malacinski

Greg Stahl

Dr. Edward Williams

Over the past year (2025-2026) at One Community Now, success is measured by lives changed, families stabilized, children fed, and veterans restored with dignity and hope.

Pack A Sack Food 4 Kids

Through our Pack A Sack Food 4 Kids program, we help fight childhood hunger across Pasco County by ensuring children have nutritious food to eat over the weekends and school breaks.

Program Impact

• Serving more than 1,600 children every weekend
• Partnering with 36 Pasco County elementary, middle, and high schools
• Working alongside 23 community partners, churches, and organizations
• Providing summer food delivery to more than 50 children
• Raising over $200,000 annually through our Pack the Park for Pack A Sack community fundraiser

Because of this program, thousands of children are able to return to school on Monday nourished, focused, and ready to learn.

Veterans Programs & Operation Stand Down

Through Operation Stand Down and our Veterans Support Centers, we provide veterans with life-changing support including housing assistance, healthcare connections, peer support, employment resources, legal aid, transportation, food, clothing, showers, and VA benefit assistance.

2026 Operation Stand Down Impact

• 411 veterans attended and received services
• 132 veterans received dental care including:
  • extractions
  • fillings
  • cleanings
  • dentures
  • denture realignments
• Dental services provided totaled more than $81,460 in value
• 101 veterans received medical screenings
• 73 court cases were heard with over $27,542 in court costs and clearance fees waived
• 25 veterans were able to clear issues preventing license restoration
• 64 vendors and service providers participated
• 350 volunteers donated more than 2,548 hours of service

Year-Round Veterans Support

• Over 200 free phones distributed to veterans
• More than 100 veterans assisted with increasing or accessing VA benefits
• Hundreds connected to housing, employment, medical care, recovery support, and essential resources

We believe no veteran should be left behind.

OCN Resource Center

The OCN Resource Center provides critical support to individuals and families facing homelessness, unemployment, addiction recovery, and financial hardship.

Community Impact

• Prevented numerous families from becoming homeless through emergency assistance and housing stabilization
• Successfully transitioned 19 homeless individuals and families into stable housing
• Assisted more than 300 individuals seeking sobriety and recovery
• Helped clients obtain:
  • birth certificates
  • social security cards
  • state IDs
  • resumes
  • employment assistance
  • bus passes
  • recovery housing support

Through compassion, accountability, and community partnerships, we continue helping people move from crisis toward long-term stability and independence.

Working Together. Changing Lives.

Every meal packed.
Every veteran stabilized.
Every family supported.
Every life matters.