WHO ARE WE
Partnerships
Guided by purpose and grounded in faith, Respond2Grace’s mission and vision articulate a framework for preventing crisis, restoring dignity, and building sustainable pathways to community stability.


St. Stephens Baptist Church
St. Stephen Baptist Church (SSBC) is a Christ-centered church in Temple Hills, Maryland, committed to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, building strong believers, and serving the community with compassion. Led by Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., SSBC focuses on worship, discipleship, and outreach, with over 50 ministries designed to meet spiritual and practical needs. The church emphasizes evangelism, spiritual growth, servant leadership, and generosity, while actively extending its impact beyond its walls through local and global outreach initiatives.
New Hope Fellowship
New Hope Fellowship Church is a Christ-centered, Bible-teaching community dedicated to serving and uplifting individuals experiencing housing insecurity. With a strong focus on outreach, the church provides spiritual support, practical resources, and a welcoming environment for those often overlooked. Rooted in compassion and faith, New Hope seeks to pursue God while actively serving His people, helping individuals find hope, dignity, and transformation through the love of Christ.
Maryland
Respond2Grace Foundation is grounded in the belief that every individual possesses inherent dignity and worth, and that lasting solutions require both moral clarity and thoughtful action. We value evidence-informed decision-making, coordinated collaboration, and early intervention as essential to preventing crisis rather than reacting to it. Our work is guided by faith, expressed through compassion, accountability, and service to others, while remaining inclusive and respectful of all communities we serve. Above all, we believe meaningful impact is achieved when integrity, partnership, and purpose operate together to create sustainable pathways to stability.
