Contact: Kristin Hansen, Care Net, 703-554-8742
LANSDOWNE, Va., July 30 /Christian Newswire/ -- Care Net, an organization that supports a network of more than 1,100 pregnancy centers in North America, announced Wednesday the appointment of Lawrence A. Breeden as Chief Operating Officer. Breeden possesses a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, most recently as Chief of Staff for Prison Fellowship International (PFI), a global association of more than 100 national Prison Fellowship Organizations and the world's largest and most extensive criminal justice ministry.
"Larry's ministry management experience, enhanced by his work in both the corporate and government sectors, makes him an ideal choice to run the day-to-day operations of Care Net," said Care Net President Melinda Delahoyde. "His servant's heart, manifested each day in his commitment to excellence, transparency, and accountability, will ensure that Care Net is operated with the highest standards and practices. It is a joy to have him on board!"
As Chief of Staff for PFI, Breeden oversaw an organization that is active in every region of the world with a network of more than 100,000 volunteers worldwide working for the spiritual, moral, social and physical well-being of prisoners, ex-prisoners, their families and victims of crime.
Breeden's background also includes work in the corporate world as the Assistant Vice President of Issue Dynamics Inc. (IDI), a public policy and internet consulting firm. While at IDI, Breeden worked with major telecommunications firms and nonprofits on stakeholder relations issues.
Additionally, Breeden has a strong background in governmental affairs from his service as director of the Palm Beach County, Florida Division of Consumer Affairs. During his tenure, the office was awarded two National Association of Counties National Achievement Awards and Breeden was elected President of the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators, an international association of government consumer protection officials.
Care Net is a Christian, non-profit organization that seeks to facilitate the delivery of valuable, life-affirming, evangelistic ministry to people facing unplanned pregnancies and related sexual issues. Care Net supports a network of 1,100 pregnancy centers in North America and operates, in conjunction with Heartbeat International, the Option Line call center and website that assists women in need 24/7.
