OUR STORY
Stone Stories, formerly known as Kelly Williams Ministries, came into existence in 2015 as a result of the publication of "A Broken Mirror," a novel based on Kelly's life story written by award-winning author, Sara W. Berry.
It depicts the strife of coping with her mom’s debilitating chronic illness, her traumatic experience of childhood sexual abuse, trials of substance abuse, and subsequent life struggles. It chronicles two decades of Kelly overcoming hardships and empowerment through GOD’s perfect plan. Initially, the sole purpose of Stone Stories Ministries was to share Kelly’s story among hurting women with the desired effect of stirring hope within them. However, A Broken Mirror opened many other unexpected doors for ministry.
In 2016, Kelly Williams was invited to meet with a group of women in a local county jail. As she listened to the inmates' stories Kelly found a common thread. The majority of the women in jail had a history of abuse, a lack of support, and unhealthy coping skills. This was the catalyst for other arms of ministry within Stone Stories.
In 2017, Stone Stories became an official 501c3. We also published the first Stone Stories Devotional magazine and donated it to all the women in Washington County Prison.
In 2018, Stone Stories became an official 501c3 and began helping women find and gain entry to long term transitional living facilities. We also started partnering with businesses hoping to secure meaningful employment for these women as well as offering support and incentive to businesses. We implemented our first internship program in 2018.
In 2020, we acquired the transition house.
In 2021, we began our dental grants.
In 2022, we bought our first pottery kiln.
In 2023, we opened the studio!