Agape Love - We See You, We Hear You & We Are Here for You

In January 2021, Our founder Jodi-Ann Williams was obedient to the direction of God when compelled by His voice to move from the Urban City of Newark, NJ to the Rural area of Salem County. This is a county she had never heard of prior to moving despite living in NJ for over 13 years. Upon her arrival, Jodi-Ann couldn’t help but notice how impoverished and distressed some communities were. It was then she was led by God to start a nonprofit to revitalize the communities and provide food, clothing and housing for those who are desperately in need. With this calling Jodi-Ann began to research the history of Salem County. She later found that many of the communities she now see were rich in history and was once vibrant and thriving; however, due to population decline and lack of jobs they are now left in distressed conditions.

Determined to make a difference, Jodi-Ann sought ways to get involved in her community to meet the residents and learn of their various needs. She began volunteering for Meals on Wheels and joined the Human Service Advisory Council and the Salem County Continuum of Care meetings.

In January, 2023, Jodi-Ann invited a few friends to participate in the Salem County Point in Time Count. This is a community outreach to ascertain the number of homeless persons in the County. This outreach was life changing for Jodi and her friends as they witnessed the deplorable living conditions of some residents and learned about the various factors that cause persons to become homeless. The following month, Beautiful Vessels Housing & Family Development was birthed from the heart of God to spread His love to those in need while revitalizing the underserved communities.

What are we doing?

We are initiating the first step of our 5-step Holistic Approach to end homelessness and the affordable housing crisis in Salem County. This step involves a community housing outreach to connect with the less fortunate and meet some of their needs such as providing them with toiletries, warm meals, nonperishable food items, socks, blankets, sleeping bags and other necessary items in their care packages.

We are also starting our community cleanup initiatives this Spring which involves gathering residents to clean some of the streets around the county to promote a clean environment and a better quality of life for the residents of Salem County.

The goal of this fundraising is to raise $20,000 to jump start these initiatives and our upcoming housing developments.

Note: Beautiful Vessels Housing & Family Development is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 92-2948670. All donations are tax-deductible.

Salem Rising!

By Beautiful Vessels Housing & Family Development

Salem Rising!

Join us in our efforts to raise $20,000 to initiate the launching of our programs to revitalize communities, end homelessness and the affordable housing crisis in Salem County, NJ.

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