Testimonials

“Talk about divine intervention our Heavenly Father has a way of leading us beside the still waters and restoring our souls Luke 6:38 said it best give, and it will be given to you a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap for the measures that you give. it will be measured unto you. A couple of months ago. A friend of mine was used by God to help my granddaughter Jada to get the overflow. She was at a Play sitting next to a lady by the name of Rita Tate. (No relation My married name is Patricia Tate) well, when my friend told me the history of this wonderful woman I heard her, but I didn’t act on it. My granddaughter unfortunately was put out of her home and made homeless. I then remembered the organization my friend told me about that was ran by Mrs. Tate. I gave the number to Jada and the blessings began to overflow. Rita Tate first began to tell my granddaughter about all the avenues she needed to go down to make positive changes. Jada followed her directions and did it, Jada applied and was was accepted to Youngstown State University she went down to the University and completed all her paperwork. Next Rita Tate referred for a job which she went to her interview the next day and got the job. Her next items would be campus housing and a number of other necessary Life changing items Jada had unfortunately been dropped in life where she was really didn’t know what to do, but Rita Tate had shown her how to stay focused, and it’s only the beginning during our meeting. I looked over at my granddaughter‘s face and she was holding her head. I asked her if she was ok she replied. This is overwhelming! She got her first paycheck on November 1, 2023 I am thanking your organization for allowing God to use you humbly submitted!”

“I got hooked up with Bess Purpose and they were a blessing. They helped us out tremendously with household products, furniture and food you name it. Bess Purpose has all the resources you need I definitely highly recommend them for any issue or struggles that you may be having.”

“Our Family has been blessed by Bess Purpose we would like to highly encourage anyone who is in need to reach out and make it known so that Bess can try to get those needs fulfilled we’ve been enjoying all of the things that we were able to acquire and we really appreciate the efforts that was put out to help our family in the time of need and we know that if you reach out that you will get some things that you need as well and it’s just great to have been involved with this organization. We are new to the Youngstown area, coming here with nothing was a tremendous blessing to our family and we just highly recommend anyone in need to reach out and see what Bess Purpose can get done for you . We would love to volunteer and give back to the community with Bess Purpose in the near future.”

“To whom it may concern, I, Teresa Bolt, went to Bess Purpose, not expecting to get referred for employment just thinking of obtaining some basic furniture and household needs. But they gave me the option to find a job and I took them up on it. Such a big help for me right now. Thank you!”

“Bess Purpose has helped my family greatly! My son now has a beautiful and safe crib to sleep in; without their help, I wouldn’t have been able to provide that for him. My family also received a bed and couch! I am very grateful! This helped me start my life and save money!”

My Name is Precious Stephenson, and I am a resident of Trumbull County, and I am happy and honored by the Grace of God blessed me with reaching out to Mrs. Rita Tate of Empowering Impoverishing families in the community for pushing women who needs help and going through different situations which I am honored for all the blessings. Mrs. Tate helped me and my children with. I love and cherished everything most differently most definitely put smiles on me and kids face Amen.

8.24.2024

I came to Youngstown in the year 2023 to specifically go to a rehab called Meridian Services. That's where I started my journey of recovering from addiction. Since graduating the program, I have moved on to become part of the ministry called" The Beatitude House." The Beatitude House is a project that helps men and women with life controlling issues, such as addiction and anything that you can possibly be addicted to. I live in an apartment that is provided by the Beatitude House in doing this it has given me the chance to be able to stand straight on my feet, which is something that I haven't done in over 30 years. I was told about a ministry called" Bess Purpose". The ministry helps veterans of war, women with children, and people who are in need of many things in which there are things were lost due to different situations many of them have come from hitting rock bottom. I was so far down at rock bottom that I had to literally jump up just to reach rock bottom. Bess Purpose, has given me a new hope, a hope that  enables me to help people that are in situations much like mine or at least were in situations much like mine, Bess Purpose has blessed me with kitchen items, from chairs for my kitchen table all the way down to utensils to cook with. They also have helped me with a brand new memory foam mattress!! I mean "how does that  happen? "For an ex addict like me? I come from a life style of drug use, sleeping outside under bridges. Now, I am accepting help from people that want to help me. I was never good at accepting things, because I never felt like I was worth anything. I have a beautiful bed that I can sleep in. I was also blessed with different things like for personal needs and such. I definitely want to know more about Bess Purpose ministry, and their need for help with donations and such, because I'm sure that there are many people that have a strong heart for people that are lost in the city of Youngstown and I would like to be one of those people to help people rise above their situations.   

With love  always, Shandrieka Shavers.