Israel Gordon was born in Philadelphia, PA and spent his early years in Germantown. Upon moving to Coatesville with his family as a pre-teen he has always been active in Chester County and the Philadelphia area. After attending Church Farm School for high school and attending WCU for two years majoring in Music Education, he spent five years working with the special needs community as a direct support professional. He also spent three years at WCHE 1520AM as a radio host/producer and advertising assistant. His goal is to provide a platform that uplifts the community and supports local businesses, primarily black-owned. As someone who values giving back to the community and providing support for people in need, it is a privilege to share his talents with Home of the Sparrow. Finding ways to help those in need and get them going in the right direction is a personal mission that aligns with the core values of this wonderful organization.
Bruce Field
Property Manager
As one of the longest standing staff members of Home of the Sparrow, Bruce Field makes sure that our Pre-Senior Bridge Houses and our office are in tip-top shape. We have yet to find a problem that Bruce can’t fix ...
Kristen Jaggers
Program Coordinator
Kristen has been responding to life in this way since she was a youngster, demolishing whatever barrier the universe dropped in her path. As a teenager she volunteered in homeless shelters and soup kitchens, ...
Ashley Leiss
Development and Communications Associate
Ashley loves to tell a story, and has spent over 10 years in the field of communications doing just that. She began her career as a TV News Reporter and Producer, extensively covering Pennsylvania’s Capital City...