Neighbor by Neighbor Staff
The staff of Neighbor by Neighbor provides the full range of services to clients as well as managing a robust organization. You can connect with staff through calling or texting 269-231-0648 or through our FaceBook messenger tool or through this website.
Laura Richards, Executive Director
Laura has a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and an MBA from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI. Laura has spent her career working in Human Resources Management but finds even more passion working with vulnerable populations in Berrien County. She has a small non-profit that works with the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen to not only feed the hungry but also to help the clients eliminate the barriers that prevent them from self-sustainability. In addition, Laura has spent some years working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster kids. In her free time, Laura loves writing, reading, playing tennis and disc golf with family and spending time with her husband, children and grandkids.
Contact Laura at laura@neighborbyneighbor.org
Meg Smyth, Service and Communications Coordinator
Meg graduated from Cornerstone University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication and a minor in music. She formerly worked as a Public Safety Dispatcher at a college in Illinois and has a passion for building relationships with others, writing, and social media creation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel, and their two cats, Addie and Bailey, and their corgi, Mabel. As well as watching Marvel movies, collecting Funko Pops, and playing board games and her Nintendo Switch.
Contact Meg at meg@neighborbyneighbor.org
Jessica Kidwell-Saboski, Social Worker
Jessica graduated from Indiana University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at Andrews University. She has a 20-year history of social work experience and is passionate about mental health. In her free time, she spends time with her husband, Andy, and her children, Matthew and Anna. Jessica loves animals and takes care of her two cats, four fish, and a bunny. In her free time, she enjoys journaling, cross stitching, and spending time with friends.
Contact Jessica at jessica@neighborbyneighbor.org
Allyson White, Case Management Assistant
Allyson obtained their Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, English, and Anthropology from Albion College and earned their Master’s degree in Social Science from The University of Chicago.
They formerly worked as a Graduate Researcher at The University of Chicago studying the interdisciplinary lived experiences of vulnerable populations. In their free time, Allyson volunteers at a local organic farm and pursues their hobbies in mounted archery, blacksmithing, writing, and the fine arts.
Contact Allyson at allyson@neighborbyneighbor.org
Michael Howe, AmeriCorps Member: Affordable Housing Coordinator
Michael graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and graduate hours in counseling. He has a 25-year history of social work with the State of Michigan and the State of Indiana. In his spare time, Michael enjoys finding, researching and selling art and antiques. He and his wife both enjoy photography, Lake Michigan, science fiction/fantasy movies and gardening.
Contact Michael at michael@neighborbyneighbor.org
Mary Campbell, Accountant
Mary has lived in Harbor Country since 2020 . She retired from Northern Trust in 2022 and has kept herself busy helping local businesses with their bookkeeping since. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In her free time, she enjoys golf, boating, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and cat.
Contact Mary at mary@neighborbyneighbor.org
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
16170 Red Arrow Hwy
Suite C7 PO Box 30
Union Pier, MI 49129
Call/Text Us: (269) 231-0648
Email us at info@neighborbyneighbor.org
Neighbor by Neighbor is a 501c3 nonprofit. We are supported by our major grantors: The Pokagon Fund, United Way, and Berrien Community Foundation, as well as many generous organizations and individuals.