who we areWe are a group of people standing in the gap to help build strong people, strong families, and strong neighborhoods through organizing resources together.
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we help foster
strong people. strong families. strong neighborhoods.
Humility. Servitude. Love.
“Humble Yourselves, Then, Under God’s Mighty Hand, So That He Will Lift. You Up In His Own Good Time. Leave All Your Worries With Him, Because He Cares For You.” - I Peter 5:6-7
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always, give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” - I Corinthians 15:58
“Let all that you do be done in LOVE.” - I Corinthians 16
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always, give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” - I Corinthians 15:58
“Let all that you do be done in LOVE.” - I Corinthians 16
BRIDGETTE BEN-HOUSTON FOUNDER / CEO"Before and After Ministries was founded to be a blessing to the communities we serve. We intend to use our God given abilities to serve and uplift others. We strive to build our community and invite others to join with us in giving back." - Bridgette Ben-Houston
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our values
> We stand alongside people believing our presence matters.
> We advocate for people believing our support and defense of people matters.
> We recognize that every person has extraordinary value, worth, and beauty.
> We work to bring people together with face-to-face interactions believing that shared stories and experiences reduce fear and builds relationships.
> We want to fill gaps in services and resources designed to assist people. We recognize our city is filled with amazing people and organizations doing many great things to help people. We don’t want to replicate or compete with these services. We work to identify the areas of need and opportunity being overlooked or unaddressed in our neighborhoods.
> We’re creative problem solvers willing to address challenges with new ideas and approaches. We start our thinking and planning from outside the box!
> We are collaborators and believe that our work is more effective, longer lasting, and more fulfilling when we work with others to accomplish our common vision and goals. We’re constantly looking for people, organizations, and businesses that we can partner with.
> We advocate for people believing our support and defense of people matters.
> We recognize that every person has extraordinary value, worth, and beauty.
> We work to bring people together with face-to-face interactions believing that shared stories and experiences reduce fear and builds relationships.
> We want to fill gaps in services and resources designed to assist people. We recognize our city is filled with amazing people and organizations doing many great things to help people. We don’t want to replicate or compete with these services. We work to identify the areas of need and opportunity being overlooked or unaddressed in our neighborhoods.
> We’re creative problem solvers willing to address challenges with new ideas and approaches. We start our thinking and planning from outside the box!
> We are collaborators and believe that our work is more effective, longer lasting, and more fulfilling when we work with others to accomplish our common vision and goals. We’re constantly looking for people, organizations, and businesses that we can partner with.