Our Services

We provide aid to women, families and Veterans, assistance with housing resources, living necessities, clothing, educational and vocational training and employment assistance.

Transitional Services

We offer many services that can assist in the transitional wellbeing of women, families, and Veterans. Some of the transitional services are but not limited to:

  • Transitional assistance & guidance outreach services

  • Support for underserved and disenfranchised populations

  • Assistance for inner-city civilian and Veteran populations

Productivity

We offer many different resources and referrals to programs and services that can truly help in making an impactful change in the lives of those we serve. Some of the transitional services are but not limited to

  • Facilitating self-sufficiency and productivity

  • Connecting to critical support services

  • Referrals to Mahoning and Trumbull Valleys service organizations

Additional Support & Resources

We realize that some factors, among others, that can hold people back are lack of educational, vocational and employment opportunities. To help bridge that gap in these factors, we help to provide the following:

  • Educational Support

  • Vocational Support

  • Employment Assistance

  • Veteran Services

  • Patricia & Jada

    “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!”

  • Jessica H.

    “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.”

  • Brittany S.

    “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.”

  • Teresa B.

    “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!”

  • Aalyah J.

    “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!”

  • Precious Stephenson

    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