About Us - PAWSS Inc.

Our Story

PAWSS Inc. was founded in 2016 as a response to the growing substance use crisis affecting Robeson County and surrounding areas. What started as one family's commitment to making a difference has grown into a comprehensive nonprofit organization serving thousands in our community.

The name PAWSS stands for Promoting Awareness, Wellness, and Support Services. This commitment reminds us daily that behind every statistic is a family, and every life saved impacts an entire community.

Why We Exist

Robeson County faces unique challenges that impact the overall health and well-being of its residents. As a rural community with limited resources, many individuals and families struggle to access essential services, support systems, and opportunities that promote long-term stability and wellness. PAWSS Inc. works to bridge these gaps by bringing resources directly to those who need them most through a variety of community-based initiatives.

While our core and foundational programs focus on substance use prevention, intervention, and recovery support, we also provide programs and services that address youth development, resiliency building, grief support, housing stability, transportation barriers, social networking, coalition building, and other social determinants of health that affect individuals, families, and communities across Robeson County.

2016 Founded

501(c)3 Nonprofit Status

24/7 Support Available

Our Mission

"To improve the quality and equality of life of all people in Robeson County, North Carolina and surrounding areas, focusing on recovery from substance use disorders, educational advancement, cultural enrichment, and community resource development and access."

Our Vision

A community where all people will have equal access to the resources and systems needed to achieve well-being, self-determination, and human dignity.

Our Values

Compassion without judgment
Accessibility for all
Evidence-based approaches
Community collaboration
Hope and resilience

Our Founders

Mike Chavis

Founder

Charles Alton Maynor

Founder

Our Leadership

Board of Director Members

Tammy Bell

Chair of the Board

Jessica Leigh Spaulding

Vice Chair

Antonio Wilkins

Treasurer

Tammie Tipton

Member

Casaundra Bell Locklear

Member

Executive Team

Asa Revels, PhD

Executive Director

The Executive Director provides overall leadership, strategic direction, funding, compliance, partnerships and accountability for the organization's mission, operations, and sustainability.

Pascale Dimery, LCSW-A

Director of Operations and Programs

The Director of Operations and Programs oversees the day-to-day operations and implementation of programs, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in alignment with the organization's mission.

Tonya Bullard

Program Administrator

Oversees administrative tasks and program support functions to maintain organized, efficient, and compliant operations.

Jennifer Shumpert

Business Manager

Oversees the organization's financial operations and compliance processes to ensure long-term efficient and sustainable nonprofit performance.

Makayla Norton, LCAS

Case Manager

Coordinates person-centered care by connecting participants to treatment, recovery supports, and community resources while promoting stability, wellness, and long-term recovery.

Recovery Support Staff

Brian

Carisa

Kristen

Olivia

Rocky

Shelia

Veronica

Our Impact

2013

Stop The Pain Founded

Faith-based prevention and recovery initiative launched at Prospect United Methodist Church

2015

1st Program Launched

Hosted first talking circle

2016

Foundation

PAWSS Inc. established as a 501(c)

2019

Joined RCORP Consortium

Expanded services to surrounding counties

2020

Naloxone Distribution

Deployed community naloxone boxes enabling the prevention of countless overdoses

2023

STP Fiscally Sponsored by PAWSS

Stop The Pain became fiscally sponsored by PAWSS Inc.