From the desk of our Founder Donna Griffin

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In 1998, I had a dream about the impact of fatherlessness on the black community. However, as I began researching, I realized that it was not just a problem in black communities, but all of America. This prompted me to write my first book, "Fatherless Women". I shared my learnings of how fatherlessness contributes to the physical and emotional sufferings of females. At the time, I didn’t know where this journey would lead me, but I continued trusting in God’s Divine Plan.

Once my book was finished, I found myself deeply involved in local prison ministry. Working with inmates fueled a passion for me to do more than minister inside the prison. I wanted to see former inmates thriving outside of prison and provide a break in the reentry re-incarceration cycle. 

By 1999, Liberty Proclaimed Ministry had come to fruition. The ministry aimed to proclaim the freedom that Jesus has already provided and I began searching for ways to incorporate a reentry work program reflecting that truth. After some time, I went on to complete a second book, "Don't Let Women Make You Sick," that centered around relationships. I recognized a deep need to heal damaged relationships within our communities as well as provide a safe place that offered steady employment for long-term work.

It was increasingly painful to see many people in the local community returning to prison due to lack of effective support, steady work opportunities, and general chances for a second life. In response, we initiated a small training program to assist low to moderate-income individuals to learn to become business owners by utilizing their skills or products to generate income. Offerings such as in-home child care, elderly care, commercial janitorial, and lawn care services were among the many that developed as a result.

One of the students in our program connected us to what would later become an instrumental resource for LPM, The Institute for the Blind and Handicapped (now WorkQuest Texas). After learning more about how they link Texans with disabilities to meaningful employment opportunities that improve their quality of life, we partnered with them. We have since been assisting individuals whom society had forgotten about, building a successful non-profit for future generations.

Our goal is to expand our partnerships and continue chipping away at the reentry re-incarceration cycle by providing safe, affordable housing for those whose lives have changed, as well as dedicating funding toward small business ventures within our local communities.

I hope you will join us on this amazing journey and be apart of LPM’s ever enriching story.

Best,

Donna Griffin