About 1983 Evangelistic Ministries

Our Mission: serve, love, and feed Rock Hill’s most vulnerable families with passion and heart.

Mission:
We provide food, resources, and support to help individuals and families move from crisis to stability.

We are committed to providing holistic support and resources to empower individuals to overcome barriers and thrive.

Our Vision

Thriving Rock Hill Communities

We envision thriving communities where every individual has access to education, stable housing, nutritious food, gainful employment, and support for substance abuse recovery.

Our vision drives us to create opportunities for all members of society to lead fulfilling and productive lives, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our Services

  • Our Support-to-Self-Sufficiency Program is a six-month program helping individuals and families move toward long-term stability through financial literacy, employment readiness, and goal setting.

    If you’re facing hardship, we walk with you every step of the way — from emergency needs to long-term stability.

  • Our Choice Pantry provides nutritious, shelf-stable groceries and fresh produce to seniors and families facing food insecurity in our community. We believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right, and our pantry is designed to offer both dignity and choice to those we serve. helping stretch tight budgets and improve overall well-being. Through partnerships with local food banks, grocers, and donors, we are able to serve a growing number of households with Temporary support available once a month.

  • Provides weekly food support for seniors who have difficulty accessing groceries, delivering easy-to-prepare items directly to their homes.

  • Every Christmas we collect brand new toys and distribute them to needy families in Rock Hill.

  • We believe in building strong community ties, and our Community Events bring people together in celebration, support, and service. Throughout the year, we host events such as neighborhood cookouts, resource fairs, back-to-school drives, and health and wellness workshops.By working with local partners and volunteers, we’re able to provide fun, informative, and accessible events that uplift spirits and strengthen community bonds. Every event is an opportunity to connect, engage, and empower.

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Our Core Values

Compassion: We approach our work with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to serving the needs of others with compassion and dignity.

Community: We believe in the strength of community and work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to create positive change.

Equity: We advocate for equity and justice, striving to address systemic inequalities and create opportunities for all members of society.

Faith: Grounded in our faith, we are driven by the belief in the inherent worth and potential of every individual, guided by principles of love, hope, and grace.

  • Our team serving the community

  • Feeding the community

  • Daddy Daughter Breakfast

  • Christmas Donations children Levine

Our Team

  • Kendlall Williamson-Carpenter

    Kendall Williamson – Executive Director

    Leads the organization with vision, passion, and hands-on oversight of programs and operations. Drives the mission to serve individuals and families in need, fostering partnerships, growth, and community impact.

  • Naomi Williamson

    Naomi Williamson

    Treasurer

    Manages financial oversight and accountability, ensuring the organization’s resources are handled responsibly. Provides strategic guidance on budgeting, funding, and financial planning to support program sustainability.

  • Pastor Regina Boler

    Secretary

    Maintains organizational records, oversees board communications, and ensures proper documentation of meetings and decisions. Supports governance and compliance while contributing spiritual guidance and insight to the board.

  • Yatti Gayflor

    Board Member – Marketing & Community Engagement

    Provides strategic oversight of marketing and communications efforts, helping to strengthen brand visibility, community outreach, and public engagement. Supports the organization by guiding messaging, promoting programs and events, and ensuring the mission is clearly and consistently communicated to the public and partners.