About

Rev. Fred Armfield

CEO

Rev. Armfield is the CEO of Moores Empowerment Foundation. He is an undergraduate of South Carolina State University. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling/Education from South Carolina State. In addition, Rev. Armfield earned a second Master’s Degree in Theology from Erskine College. Rev. Armfield has spent a lifetime helping others, encouraging others, and serving the most vulnerable people in his community.

Ms. Ruby J. Cain

Vice-President

A native of Edgefield County, Ms. Cain retired after 25 years of working for Hubbell Power Systems. She is passionate about helping other people as she once needed a helping hand herself. She and her husband, James, adopted a child, Latavia, and when her child was just nine years old, her husband died of colon cancer.

 “James was diagnosed with colon cancer and died two weeks later,” she said. “I became a single parent working third shift. I needed help in raising Latavia and coping. My two sisters, Jeanette and Mary, along with others, stepped up. To this day, I thank God for the support I received. I feel it’s imperative for me to give back and help anyone in our community who needs it.”

Ms. Evelyn Mitchell

Treasurer

A native of Edgefield County, Ms. Evelyn Mitchell is passionate about helping others. Her main focus is children, who she believes could be well served by gaining better social skills. “Children need good social skills to go into the workforce, so my hope for Moores Empowerment Foundation is that we can develop a mentoring program to help bring them along.”

 Ms. Mitchell owned a restaurant business for 20 years and worked as a school bus driver for 19 years. “To this day, kids from my bus route still remember me and we enjoy talking.”

Sharon Hammond

Secretary

A native of Edgefield County. Ms. Hammond has worked in county government for 12 years. She works in Voter Registration and Elections. Ms. Hammond takes pride in training poll workers and educating people about the voting process. She is excited about Moores Empowerment Foundation because it can reach those who need attention. “During Covid, a lot of people were laid off and they were not able to go back to work so these folks are under-insured or not insured. We have an opportunity to provide services that are lacking in this community.”

Deborah Armfield

Volunteer

Mrs. Armfield has a Bachelor’s degree from Claflin University with a focus on Elementary Education/Special Education. She was a Special Education Teacher for 30 in McCormick and Saluda Counties. Mrs. Armfield believes that serving others is imperative. She wants her legacy to be a message of steadfast kindness and love for everyone.

Rev. and Mrs. Armfield met in college, they have three children – Phaedra Garrett, Xavier Armfield, and Medea Armfield. They also have eight grandchildren.

Omega Stackhouse Wansley

Marketing Specialist

Ms. Omega Stackhouse Wansley has worked in Sales and Marketing for many years. She currently serves as a Senior Marketing Manager for Lumen Technologies. Ms. Wansley has worked in Canada, the Philippeans, Argentina, and Mexico. A volunteer for Moores Empowerment Foundation, Ms. Wansley believes that service to others creates a connection that benefits everyone. Acts of kindness, love and support elevate families and communities.

Jamie Seymour

Public Relations Specialist

Ms. Seymour has a background in Journalism, Public Relations and non-profit Fundraising in the United States and New Zealand. She is proud to serve as a volunteer Public Relations Specialist for Moores Empowerment Foundation. Ms. Seymour believes we have an obligation to care for others, especially under-served people in our society. She wants to do her part to make the world a better place.

Xavier Armfield

MHA Webmaster Consultant

Xavier has a undergraduate degree in Health Science and a Masters degree in Health Administration. Xavier began working extensively with nonprofit organizations starting in 2002, specializing in marketing. He enjoys assisting organizations with sharing their cause and connecting with the public using media. Xavier partners with several charitable organizations in South Carolina & North Carolina. Xavier believes that to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; that is to have succeeded.