About A Place for Us
A Place for Us Ministries International, Inc. (APFUMI) exist to empower vulnerable people, by offering valuable life skills, infusing the Good News, along with discipleship and various educational classes, we are able to show others a better way of life.
Our Residential Program was established in 2001, as a maternity home, in 2010 after seeing the lives that were changed through the established classes and mentor program, the board decided to expand our outreach to other young women with issues, such as cutting, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, and other life controlling issues. Women ages 13-27 with a willing heart seeking change in their lives can enter our Residential program free of charge.
The heart of the ministry is centered around the following scripture:
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zion - to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified." Isaiah 61:1-3
Establishing the Residential & Transitional Homes
In 2002, a temporary home was opened in a donated facility on Lake Greenwood where over twenty residents were served. After this home sold in 2004, A Place for Us broke ground in 2005 for a permanent facility. The 3265 sf home, which was completed debt-free in December 2006, can house up to six residents at one time. Learn more about the Residential Home. In August 2010, A Place for Us expanded the Residential Program to include young women struggling with other life-controlling issues, who are not pregnant. In addition, a local church offered use of their parsonage to be used as a Transitional Program in July 2015. This home was able to serve two graduates and their children. Unfortunately, A Place for Us Ministries discontinued the transitional program during the Covid epidemic.
The Alcoves of APFUM
In the fall of 2005, A Place for Us opened "The Alcoves." The trendy store is a marketplace ministry consisting of approximately 30 upscale boutiques. In addition to the various boutique shopping, The Secret Place, a modern resale store, and His Place, a Christian resource book center were established in 2017. Both stores were owned and operated by A Place for Us Ministries to help support the Residential Home. The Secret Place was closed in 2020 after The Alcoves moved to its 1412 Montague Ave Ext, Greenwood, location. His Place continues to operate in the new Alcoves location. Learn more about The Alcoves and vendors.
Prayer Meetings at The Alcoves
In 2007, A Place for Us ministries began hosting monthly prayer meetings at The Alcoves which has grown vastly since its beginning. Meetings are held each 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM in Gather Bistro & Bakery.
Gather Bistro & Bakery & Salon Beautopia
Gather Bistro and Bakery is also located inside "The Alcoves" building and provides a welcoming environment to dine in elegance or to host a ritzy party. Salon Beautopia & Spa is another great feature located inside "The Alcoves" building, where you can pamper yourself from head to toe.
Learn more about Gather and Salon Beautopia.
International Expansion to Nicaragua
In 2007, A Place for Us opened up a training center in Nicaragua to host a beauty school, ELA, music classes, and a children’s outreach department. Various teams are built to be an outreach to the communities and nearby villages. At this time, the ministry furthered its name to A Place for Us Ministries International. The Lord is so present and faithful in and through A Place for Us Ministries. This incredible ministry strives to boldly live out the call from God, mandated from heaven, and offer prayer and encouragement for each hurting person that enters through the front door.
APFUMI Buys OUR FARM in Abbeville, SC
APFUMI closed in January 2023 on a 59+ acre farm in Abbeville County. The farm was named "OUR FARM" and will be focused on outreach ministry to the Lakelands Community. OUR FARM exists to provide people with the hope, understanding and compassion needed to help enable them to become the person Christ created them to be. It will serve as a haven of respite for those seeking Healing and Wellness. Click the name to learn more about the progress and future programs at OUR FARM
