Pastor Yoli Wiliams

Yolanda Williams, a dedicated Pastor, with a unique calling and heart for the people of Reading PA, is the founder of Ashes to Beauty, a non-profit organization that embraces the homeless, the addicted, and the broken souls of the community. Her passion is to build relationships and establish biblical foundations so they can experience a stable and secure life in Jesus.
Twelve years ago, while at the lowest point in her life, Pastor Williams experienced a life-changing transformation when she was delivered from drug addiction, homelessness, and mental illness. All this was a result of a supernatural encounter with Jesus. That was the beginning of her journey. Immersing herself in deep study of the Word, placing herself under astute Bible teachers, and dedicating her time to intimately discovering her new identity in Jesus Christ, she found herself drawn back to the people and the city where she experienced so many of the pains of her past.
Now, motivated by her love for Jesus and the people to whom she relates, her heart’s calling and desire is to help those on the same journey towards salvation and identity in Christ. Ashes to Beauty (https://www.ashestobeautyoutreach.com/) was founded in 2016 as a result of a calling for the homelessness that she encountered in the city of Reading under the bridges. Her passion is to see men and women experience the same freedom she has experienced.