Food For Your Soul Ministries, a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit organization since 2019, is dedicated to serving residents of the Central San Joaquin Valley and other communities in California.
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​PURPOSE: Our purpose is to bring forth innovative solutions and services to increase awareness and access to inherent birth rights, cultivate faith, inward healing, and wholeness, and advance vocational pastoral care peer-to-peer leaders ministry as a solution to bridge the gaps in access to integrative faith-based mantal health care, for Black American Women, Parents, Caregivers, and families throughout their life transitions. ​​
Clarene is the Food For Your Soul Ministries visionary pioneer and consultant. Her personal mission is to join the legacy of Black American leaders committed to bringing forth innovative pastoral care ministries. Since 1986, she has been obedient to her call and commission to serve God by creating pathways that heal the soul, nourish the spirit, body, and mind, and build a vocational workforce capacity building. Clarene is the author of Becoming a Pastoral Care-Peer-To-Peer Leader, A testimonial E-book, Pastoral Care Peer-To Peer Leader Journal, and the Cook’ N Up Excellence living cookbook. She is also the founder of the Cook’N Up Excellence (CUE) Collective, the Centre of Wholeness (CWI) Institute's Wholeness Academy.
MISSION
Food For Your Soul Ministries' mission is to partner with God in his transformative work by partnering with faith and community-based organizations to educate and support Black Americans, Bi-Racial, and other individuals and families throughout various life stages along their journey toward wholeness.
VISION: We envision a future where our participants cultivate living life in wholeness, continually grow their faith, and preserve and practice their cultural healing principles, serve with excellence. Join us on this transformative journey toward a more purposeful life.​
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2026-2027
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By creating innovative, integrative Faith-based Care services, we can increase our participants, communities, and worldwide awareness of the inherent birthright, Wholeness, and fill the gaps in access to faith-based mental health providers
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To ensure access to culturally responsive and affirming whole-person care
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To establish a Healers in Alignment Network consisting of Pastoral Care Peer-to-Peer leaders, Doulas, Healing Arts ministers and professionals Central San Joaquin Valley and beyond. ​
Food For Your Soul Ministries' support of its mission, administrative, and operational expenses is achieved through our Say Yes! Sponsorship and Fundraising Campaigns, tax -free contributions, and affordable fee payments. ​​​
Say Yes! Sponsor Campaigns Categories
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By becoming a sponsor, join us in our efforts to host and be a collaborative partner:
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Health education
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Peer-To-Peer Leaders training
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Pop -Up Comfort and Joy boxed meals, just classic desserts
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Communal meals and social connectivity,
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Hunger relief
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, and pantry grooming and household items, and Say Yes! Sponsor Fundraising Campaigns acquire our flagships and mobile units. Each mobile unit will travel bi-monthly to collaborate with our partners in Central San Joaquin neighborhoods. Funding to support their impactful work across San Joaquin County. These organizations are doing meaningful, on-the-ground work to strengthen health, wellness, education, and opportunity in our community
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2. Increase church awareness of faith-based mental health language, practices, exercise
50-100 pre-purchased Comfort & Joy meals and our It’s Personal Panty non-edible products: Black grooming and skin care, feminine, cleaning, socks, and household65k will hire an audio items.
III: Peer-To Peer Incubator
Goal: $105,600. We plan to host 4 annual PTPTL certified incubators for 64 participants receiving scholarships of $1650.
IV: Enrichment Boot Camps
Cookery and Eatery community connection event.
Purchase of a steam table, salad bar and charcoal BBQ gril
Goal: $113,000 The planned use of these contributions will provide 180 participants with our selection of paid Wholeness Academy membership, CW workshop admission,
The Say Yes Campaign serves as FFYSM's fundraising efforts. We seek community members, businesses, and organizations to sponsor our hosted and collaborative services
Sponsorship Campaign Categories
I: Flagship |Delivery |Mobile Transport
Goal: $230k. The planned use of these contributions will purchase a new or well-maintained 20-22ft RV to be converted into our flagship/mobile recording studio, equipped with recording podcast and virtual recording equipment and seating one-one coaching, and a Delivery Van that will have cold storage of 50-100 pre-purchased Comfort & Joy meals and our It’s Personal Panty non-edible products: Black grooming and skin care, feminine, cleaning, socks, and household65k will hire an audio items.
III: Pastoral Care Peer-To Peer Leader Education;
Goal: $105,600. We plan to host 4 annual PTPTL certified incubators for 64 participants receiving scholarships of $1650.
IV: Enrichment Boot Camps
Cookery and Eatery community connection event.
Equipment Purchase:
Steam table, salad bar, and charcoal BBQ grill
Goal: $113,000. The planned use of these contributions will provide 180 participants with our selection of paid Wholeness Academy membership, CW workshop admission, and Mobile Units Sponsorship: 22ft RV and Delivery Van. These will be converted into our Flagships. The RV will be equipped with On-demand, Podcast, and telehealth technology. The Delivery Van will have cold storage for 50 Comfort & Joy Meals and our It's Personal Pantry items: These are non-edible products: Black grooming and skin care, feminine, cleaning, socks, and household
Comfort & Joy Boxes
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Learning
God Chef Hour
Dishability
Taste & See
Step 1. Listen to our pre-recorded info-conversation or text the Sweet Aromas Online Store at 559 352-9267,
Step 2. Request an intake appointment.
Step 3. Sign your consent to the service agreement, and pay your monthly fee.
"Welcome to our 'One Conversation at a Time' approach to coaching, character, capacity, and connection-building opportunities. Our conversation styles mirror Black American cultural storytelling, cookery (preparing and communal meal sharing, a variety of inner healing, mental, chronic, and spiritual health, and disability education and engagements topics. coordinated integrative intervention. Join us for virtual and live courses and cohorts simulations, role-play activities, membership engagement, and on-demand resources like YouTube downloadable guides and podcasts designed to enhance access to culturally prepared Peer Specialists and foster meaningful connections within our community."
He filled several roles in my life: first and lifelong friend, protector, supporter, the person I would talk to on the phone at 5 am who would make me laugh, and also calm my nerves. I truly miss him
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PRESENTATIONS/WEBINARS
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BOOT CAMPS: Cookery Healing Arts Therapy Support is an innovative mental support created to uplift, connect, and help reduce burnout among the pre-licensed, certified, and licensed healing, helping, and community care workforce
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Community Healthcare Groups: These focus on supporting women experiencing post-pregnancy symptoms and warning signs, Broken Heart Syndrome, and Bereavement, grief, and morning
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Coordinated integrative Intervention: Include Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling Assessments, Care Planning, and Transferable Skill Evaluation.
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​Join us for Cookery Conversations & Connection, where small groups of 12 gather to explore cookery techniques and cultural food history. Experience a live demonstration showcasing expert craftsmanship while contributing to our Cookery Cookbook by sharing your favorite recipes and memories. Enjoy our Comfort & Joy boxed meals or indulge in our semi-formal A Taste of Soul small plates and classic Just desserts. These events promise to be memorable experiences that celebrate the joy of food and connection.​​
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The WIN (Wholeness, Incubator, Neighborly Network) membership! We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing community and church environment that encourages continuous learning, healing, and support. We provide courses, incubator cohorts, and a vibrant network for healing and helping professionals. Join us in creating a community where everyone can share ideas, grow together, align our efforts, and make a positive impact!
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