Our Board

Jonathan
Christina
Barret
Anthony
Micki

Jonathan Wickliffe

President

Coming from a large single-parent family (7 children), I saw first-hand the struggles and challenges that are ever present for both the parents and children in a single-parent family. I will be forever grateful to my mother, family friends, and co-workers for their sacrifices, mentorship, and financial assistance throughout not only my childhood, but also my adult life. If it wasn’t for these people, I would not be where I am today.

So when my close friend Barrett (current Vice President), suggested several of us start a charity specifically focused on assisting single-parent families, I only wish I had been the one to put the idea forward.

Being a part of the great team at Headwaters Foundation is an extreme honor. I am excited for what we will do for single-parent families in the CSRA and Upstate SC.

Christina Wickliffe

Vice President

It’s both eye-opening and distressing to see the various unique challenges children without both a mother and father present, will likely face. Not to mention the incredible load it places on the single parent. I was truly blessed to have both my parents present, and can only imagine the strain it would’ve put on my family if one of them wasn’t around. My father is an entrepreneur and started our business in their garage over 50 years ago. Anyone who’s ever built a business can attest to the long hours and hard work it takes. Because of my amazing mother who dedicated those same hours to me and my brothers, my father was able to focus on building the business. My mother and father were, and still are, an incredible team!

A single-parent household doesn’t have that same type of team working together to navigate the trials of life and the challenges that come with raising a family. These families need help and support from the people around them who care. This is why I am passionate about Headwaters!

Honestly, sometimes I feel out of place because I am involved in an organization that supports single-parent families, yet I didn’t come from a single-parent household nor am I a single mother. However, I realize it’s not about coming from the same background or having the same experiences. It’s about coming together as a community. It’s about supporting families. It’s about loving others.

I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have an impact in our community and in the lives of children as they explore the world in front of them.

Barrett Hightower

Vice President

Headwaters Foundation’s mission of providing support and guidance to parents and children from single­ parent families, is something I am extremely passionate about. Serving as a youth football and baseball coach in the Barnwell and Allendale communities, offered me the opportunity to interact with youth from various backgrounds, one of which was from single parent households. It was incredible to be able to build relationships with these youth.

And it wasn’t just about the kids either. The late nights, sacrifices, and struggles of single parents are both overlooked and underappreciated in today’s society. Individuals are recognized for their professional accomplishments, social media presence, and physical achievements. But recognition for their parenting successes is typically regulated to family and close friends. Parents are raising the next generation of mothers and fathers and should be recognized for this important responsibility. Especially single mothers and single fathers who have to find a way to serve in both roles.

Fast forward 14 years to 2024 when Headwaters Foundation was established. With Headwaters, my impact on these families is no longer limited to only practice or games. The capacity to impact single-parent families has expanded beyond my wildest dreams. I fully believe that’s it’s the responsibility of strong men and women to step up and help fill the void of a missing parent.

I am excited for what we will do for single-parent families, and I am committed to being a strong man that steps up for single-parent families.

Micki Eubanks

Secretary

Not unlike many other times throughout my middle school days, I was headed to a friend’s house for the weekend.  But this specific weekend I remember her turning to me saying, “I didn’t know you came from a broken home.”  With my head turned and a confused expression I responded, “What do you mean?”  It took a bit for me to understand she was referring to the fact I was raised by a single mother.  

Although I never thought of my family as “broken,” what I couldn’t understand is how my mother did it – raise 2 children with family 3,000 miles away.  I didn’t have all the toys and games like friends did; I didn’t shop at the same places either or go on the same vacations.  But she found ways to make sure I could make it to swim and dance practices.  I was able to earn scholarship money by selling Girl Scout cookies with her support as Cookie Mom.  And when working weekend nights, she had a sitter stay with us and take us to church on Sunday mornings as she was coming home from a shift. While I didn’t have the same family dynamics as friends or grow up with the annual white-shirt-khaki-pants beach trips, I did have a parent who did everything she could so I could be involved in school and community and come home to feel supported, loved, and whole – not broken.

As a founding member of Headwaters Foundation and child of a single parent, I empathize with those who experience the hardships of a single parent family. While not broken, feeling whole can be challenging to say the least. It’s important to me to be a part of an organization that wants to be present and stand alongside those parents and children –  investing care, attention, guidance, and love.

Anthony Morris

Treasurer

As treasurer of Headwaters, I’m excited to serve the community and single parent families through this important foundation.  I realize the blessing it is to have come from a family with two parents my entire life and I also recognize that every family has something they have to persevere through.  When I was asked by the Headwaters team to be part of this new endeavor, I was honored and excited to explore how I can be a small part in an area with a massive need. 

I believe that children from all family types can succeed in following their dreams and aspirations, and my prayer is that Headwaters will be a beacon of hope for single-parent families.  While financial support is essential to our mission, I believe a more lasting impact will come from mentorship and walking alongside the youth on their journey to becoming skilled, productive and confident gentlemen and ladies who will lead the next generation.  I’m excited to play my part in this and I appreciate each and every one of you who feel called to join our mission.