Who We Are
About Our Mission
Heart for ENC was founded by a group of community leaders that felt led by God to come alongside local nonprofit and faith-based organizations to help them in their efforts to impact our community. We seek to support their missions through providing capacity building training and resources, working to grow their connections with each other and the broader community, and creating engagement opportunities that foster collaboration. We believe we are much better together and are striving to build a community of organizations that works collaboratively to grow their reach and deepen their impact.
HEART FOR ENC
Our Team
Sid Bradsher
Director
Sid Bradsher has served nonprofits for over 30 years, first as the area director of Young Life in Cleveland County and then Pitt County for 15 years. As the Heart for ENC director, Sid has worked to develop the vision for our organization and deeply enjoys working alongside the many amazing nonprofit leaders who serve our community. Sid and his wife Bethany have four children and have lived in Greenville since 1999. He is passionate about building relationships, helping others and has a hard time sitting still. In his free time, Sid enjoys fishing, mountain biking and good live music.
Fun Fact: Once shook the hand of Jesus… or Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in the Passion of the Christ.
Lydia Bardin
Impact & Outreach Coordinator
Lydia serves as the Impact & Outreach Coordinator at Heart for ENC, where she connects like-minded individuals and helps build bridges across eastern North Carolina. She’s passionate about uplifting leaders, making resources accessible, and encouraging collaboration among organizations that serve with heart. Outside of work, Lydia is also a nonprofit board member, local church member and community advocate. In her free time, you’ll find Lydia reading on her porch, digging in the garden, or adventuring with friends and family. She brings a thoughtful, community-centered approach to the team and believes deeply in the power of community to spark lasting change.
Fun Fact: Lydia is actually Lydia IX — she is the oldest daughter in her family to carry the name for nine generations!
Our Board of Directors
Sam Johnson
Retired Burroughs Wellcome
Keith Purvis
Foster USA
Ellen Brabo
Owner, Ell Hotel
Jule White
Owner, Stow Management
Kim Crickmore Osborne
Former Senior Healthcare
Executive | Consultant
Phil Gibbs
President, Hamel Builders
Dave Hunt
Owner, Milestone Wealth
Travis Albea
Attorney, Michael Best
Brandon Hales
CPA, Forvis Mazar
