Today, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate and thank two very special members of the Zaban Paradies Center family: Scott Edlein and Cindy Lourie - who joined our board of directors in 2017 and took on board co-chair roles in 2022.

For nine years, Scott and Cindy have helped guide ZPC through periods of incredible growth, change, and challenge — and have shaped who we are today. During their years of service, ZPC: • Transitioned from a seasonal shelter to a year-round shelter • Expanded from an evening and overnight shelter to a 24/7 shelter • Answered the call for ZPC to contribute beyond our shelter walls, ushering in rehousing, prevention, and day services programming • Provided stability and strength during leadership transitions • Weathered the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 while making sure our organization remained staffed, equipped, and supported by volunteers and donors Through it all, Scott and Cindy brought their time, leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to our mission. They helped ZPC not only navigate change, but continue moving forward with the people we serve at the center of every decision. We are incredibly grateful for the countless hours they have given, the transformative conversations they have helped lead, the changes they have championed, and the belief they have continued to place in ZPC and our neighbors. Scott and Cindy, thank you for helping carry ZPC through so many chapters of its story. Your leadership has left a lasting mark on this organization—and on the lives of the people we serve. We’re so grateful that, while your board service may be coming to an end, you’ll always be part of ZPC. 💙