About Us
Our Story
The motivation behind Pamella’s Sunrise is Woman Constable Pamella Johnston who on December 7, 1987 became the first policewoman to be killed by gunmen while in the line of duty.
Her brutal rape and murder left a void in her family’s life that remains unfulfilled. Her youngest sister, in pursuit of healing, discovered tools which can help other families heal from their pain.
Our Mission
The mission of Pamella’s Sunrise is to bring hope, healing, mentoring, advocacy, provide a safe retreat and the Word of God to families affected by gun crimes. While we recognize the unmendable holes and breaches left in families due to these tragedies, we aim to build bridges to help trauma survivors go from pain to purpose.
Board of Directors
Denise Johnston, Founding Director/Marketing Operations
Rev. Dr. Marjorie McWilliams, Director of Counseling Services, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Lelieth Lambie-Thomas, Legal Counsel/Evangelism Outreach
Shekeenah Reynolds- Fundraising Director/Marketing/Business Strategist
Xania Pendley-Morris, Business Strategist/Financial
Yvonne McLean, Fundraising Director, Canada
Monique Boothe, Accounting/Auditor Contact
Pastor Jessie Ray Armstrong, Chaplain with Pastoral Oversight, Real Life Church