Beth Dornan is an experienced public relations and communications leader. She led public relations and communications teams for Amway for three decades prior to founding The Comms Squad in 2022. Beth has been an adjunct professor in the Grand Valley State University School of Communications since 2017. She has earned more than 30 honors for her work, including being named the 2022 Michigan Public Relations Society of America PR Professional of the Year. Beth has served on several Michigan boards and chaired the boards of directors of Family Futures and the Rockford Education Foundation.
Our Story & Timeline
2010
December 23, 2022One of The Storehouse’s founders, Jessica, visualized a pantry operated by the people who also utilized the products. She started a 75 square foot pantry inside Frontline Community Church, where approximately $1,000 of donated hygiene products were distributed in the first year.
2011 - 2015
January 1, 2023The pantry continued operating in this way until Jessica met The Storehouse’s co-founder, Nora. They realized there was potential for the broader community to be served by combining Jessica’s passions with Nora’s entrepreneurial background.
They formed a team to research gaps in community services, and began to dream of a community center to connect unmet needs with those looking for a way out.
2016
January 11, 2023The Storehouse obtained a 501(c)3 certification and became an independent entity able to be self-governed.
After exploring many opportunities, WorldVision was welcomed as a product Sponsor and began sending shipments including not only hygiene products, but also household and school supplies. Frontline continued its support and became a Sponsor through the provision
of a 20,000 square foot warehouse space.