Today we’d like to introduce you to Kendall Williamson-Carpenter.
Hi Kendall, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I didn’t start with a nonprofit or a master plan—I started with a burden. I’ve always had a heart for people on the margins, especially those dealing with food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access to resources. What began as simply helping where I could—feeding people, connecting families to services, and showing up consistently—eventually grew into something larger than me.
In 1983 Evangelistic Ministries, the mission was born out of lived experience and faith. I saw firsthand how many people fall through the cracks—not because they don’t want better, but because they don’t know where to turn or don’t have someone willing to walk with them. I felt called not just to provide temporary relief, but to offer support that restores dignity and leads toward long-term stability.
Over time, that calling turned into structured programs: (TBD-daily meals) a food PANTRY, educational WORKSHOPS, Employment resources, and partnerships with community organizations that help families move from crisis to self-sufficiency. Every step forward came through relationships, obedience, and learning along the way—often without funding, but never without purpose.
Today, I’m still doing the same thing I started with—serving people—but now with systems, partnerships, and a growing community behind the work. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s been deeply rewarding. I believe impact happens when faith meets action, and that’s what continues to drive me forward.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Not at all. The road has been anything but smooth. Like most grassroots efforts, the biggest struggles have been sustainability, resources, and capacity
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Through 1983 Evangelistic Ministries, I serve individuals and families facing food insecurity by providing , food bank support, and connections to critical resources. Our work focuses on meeting immediate needs while helping people move toward long-term stability through education, employment, and community partnerships.
What we’re known for is consistency, dignity, and trust—we show up, we stay present, and we walk with people through the process. What I’m most proud of is the impact we’ve made with limited resources but a strong commitment to faith, collaboration, and action. What sets us apart is our holistic approach: we don’t just serve needs—we help people build a path forward.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I don’t see risk as being reckless—I see it as being obedient and intentional. Many of the biggest steps I’ve taken were done without guarantees, including personally funding programs, launching services before having full resources in place, and trusting that provision would follow purpose.
I’ve learned that meaningful impact almost always requires stepping out before everything feels secure. For me, risk is measured by values, not fear. If the work aligns with the mission and truly serves people, I’m willing to move forward, adapt, and learn along the way.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.1983evangelisticministries.com
- Facebook: 1983 Evangelistic Ministries
