Sigma Frater Rev. Winton Hill III joins First State Community Action Agency board of directors

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First State Community Action Agency, a statewide anti-poverty nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income individuals to a better way of life (achieve self-sufficiency) is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. Dr. Gwendoline Angalet, Reverend Winton M. Hill III, and Dr. Marlene Anita Saunders will join 18 others—each representing the private, public, or consumer sector of the communities First State serves—to assist in policy making, strategic planning, executive management and governance of the organization.

Board President Peggy Strine states, “These individuals not only demonstrate strong leadership and expertise, they also embody a philanthropic spirit, values, and passion for helping people that is reflected in their commitment to public service.  I am confident they will help First State effectively and successfully achieve its purpose.”

Rev. Winton M. Hill III

Reverend Winton M. Hill brings with him a long history of community involvement, executive experience, and passion for helping the poor.  He is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church with 39 years of service.

He has served as a military chaplain with the rank of Major USAR; a University Pastor (Wilberforce University 1978-1982), and has pastured congregations in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey and Connecticut.  He has also served as a volunteer for United Way in five states, serving in the campaign and the allocations positions as well as President of the board.

A former board member, chairperson, and faith-based coordinator of a Connecticut CAP agency (CTE), Reverend Hill continues to demonstrate his commitment to helping community action agencies fulfill its promise of helping people and changing lives. “The plight of the economically disadvantaged population is a real passion for me,” he says. He notes that his interest in serving on the First State board is to continue this type of work.  He also hopes to help strengthen the existing network with churches of all denominations and explore opportunities for viable partnerships to better serve the overall community.

Reverend Hill is currently a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (since 1970) and a Master Mason (since 2004).  He currently serves as the Presiding Elder (supervisor) of 20 churches located in Kent and Sussex counties.

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