Our Staff

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Summer Derwald, Care-Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Daybreak Ministries, is a native Buffalonian with a passion for her local community. Summer was active in community outreach as early as middle-school, and became a trained advocate for women during her undergraduate at Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is now working full time in the Williamsville area, and feels incredibly blessed to be part of an organization whose mission is to support women in need. As  Care Coordinator, Summer will guide new clients in the intake process. Depending on a woman’s needs, Summer will direct her to free or low-cost resources and serve as a companion in the process of self-advocating and healing. These resources include health care services, mental health services, government assistance programs, and compassionate adoption referrals. Summer also carries out our social media and community outreach initiatives, which support women in need.