About the Founder
Janice M. Barnes, founder of JM Barnes Outreach Ministries, is deeply passionate about helping individuals and families overcome housing instability. As a single parent who once experienced homelessness herself, Janice brings a personal understanding of the emotional and financial struggles that come with housing insecurity. Her journey fuels her commitment to serve others with compassion and purpose.
Janice holds a master’s degree in psychology and has spent years volunteering in the community. She has supported low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities by helping them access essential resources, including public assistance programs, housing support, and career development services
Her work is rooted in a belief that everyone deserves a chance to regain stability and build a better future. Through JM Barnes Outreach Ministries, Janice is dedicated to providing both immediate aid and long-term solutions that empower people to move forward.
Her vision is to build a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to live in a safe and stable home.
Our Mission & Values
Mission:
Our mission is to alleviate housing instability and prevent homelessness by providing rental and utility assistance, as well as guidance and resources, to individuals and families facing financial hardship. We are also expanding our services to include fair housing education and advocacy. Our goal is to empower people with the tools they need to regain stability, understand their housing rights, and improve their overall quality of life.
Values:
Compassion
We approach each individual with genuine care and understanding, recognizing that every person's journey is unique. We meet people where they are, offering tailored assistance that reflects their specific needs and challenges. Our empathy fuels our commitment to providing a helping hand, ensuring that those facing housing instability or discrimination are treated with dignity and respect.
Impact
We are driven by the desire to make a positive and lasting impact in our community. Through our rental and utility assistance programs and our growing fair housing outreach efforts, we aim to reduce homelessness, housing instability, and unfair treatment in the housing market. Our efforts focus on creating meaningful change that promotes stability, brighter futures, and lasting self-sufficiency.
Empowerment
We believe in the power of empowerment. Our goal is to help individuals break the cycle of homelessness, stand up against housing discrimination, and work toward sustainable self-sufficiency through knowledge, support, and advocacy.