A year after Belle and Sparrows was launched, Co-Founders Lynde Griggs and Tiffany Utech felt the prompting that they wanted to be in the community serving, empowering, and employing women who are rebuilding their lives. They saw the first segment of this come to pass when they employed their first women and launched their candle line two years ago through The Stella Projects, a program under the umbrella of Belle & Sparrows.

On Saturday, July 16, the very FIRST paid life skills training for the employees of The Stella Projects took place! A respected leader in the community volunteered her time and expertise to teach computer skills. The women employed by Belle & Sparrows are working hard to rebuild their lives and gain independence, full-time employment, and restored dignity. They have prayed for this day to come, and God has provided abundantly.

If you'd like to get involved, please visit our website for ways you can support these women & help us hire more employees for The Stella Center program.