Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Arrington.
Hi Ashley, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Agape Global began from a place of faith, purpose, and a deep desire to serve. Before it became a nonprofit, it was first birthed through a ministry called *I AM AGAPE*—a space where individuals could grow spiritually while seeking God and experiencing His presence in a real and personal way. As we watched lives being touched and transformed, it became clear that God was calling us to expand beyond the walls of ministry and into the community in a greater way.
That’s how Agape Global was created. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is simple but powerful: *Empowering Communities One Person at a Time.* The name “Agape” represents unconditional love—the highest form of love—and reflects our commitment to serving others with compassion, grace, and purpose. “Global” speaks to the vision God placed on our hearts: to go beyond limits, reaching people not just locally, but wherever there is a need.
Today, Agape Global continues to grow as a foundation dedicated to providing aid, resources, and support to individuals and families in need. We are especially passionate about mental health advocacy, ensuring that people feel seen, supported, and valued in every stage of life. Through our programs, we are able to meet people where they are and walk alongside them in their journey. Our *Mental Her* and *Mental Him* mentorship programs create safe spaces for women and men to grow, heal, and be empowered. *Chat & Pack* allows us to engage directly with communities by providing essential items while having meaningful conversations that break stigma and build connection. Our *Clean & Confident Kid Initiative* focuses on youth, promoting hygiene, confidence, and self-worth so children can show up as their best selves.
What started as a ministry has now become a movement—one rooted in love, driven by faith, and committed to making a lasting impact in communities everywhere.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has been a interesting process. We have had our ups and downs as a business with having an overflow to having a lack of resources, volunteers, and funds. This makes the effort to showcase impact worth it.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
So, when I first started the nonprofit, I was a medical assistant. I have now transitioned to a social worker. I am currently in the internship phase of complete my Master of Social Work program. What a fun fact is that I didn’t realize I was doing social work when I started the organization until four years ago God instructed me to go on and go back to get my Bachelor’s in social work.
What makes you happy?
Being able to provide and have access to help!
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.agapeglobalhouston.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalagape
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17VPQpYvsM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agape-g-2a82181b3?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
