TESTIMONIALS
“When I saw the women at Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter getting ready to attend the Diamond Dinner, they reminded me of Cinderella getting ready to go to the ball, they were so excited. When they were so proud of the gifts they received, especially the diamond. The food was wonderful, and they enjoyed taking time out for themselves. It was truly an outpouring of love and compassion for the ladies. They felt honored and blessed to be invited to the Diamond Dinner. We are so thankful that there are women in this community who will take time out of their lives to make these survivors of domestic violence feel special.”
Mrs. Joyce A. Mahoney, BA / Program Director of Catholic Charities Harbor House / 2012
“Approximately 7 of our residents and 2 staff members attended the Diamond Dinner. They expressed how impressed they were with the Dinner Program. It was a great opportunity for our residents to learn fine dining etiquette. We enjoyed the entertainment and look forward to returning.”
Mrs. Tera Sims / Case Coordinator at Carla's Youth Residential Center / 2011
“Thank you for allowing the Never Alone ladies to be part of a wonderful, celebrated event. From the time we entered the room it was magical: the decorations, the program, and the delicious food, what a day to be apart of. Never Alone is a crisis prevention and intervention program that provides support to victims and families that have been traumatized by violence. This event spoke to everyone reminding them how special they are and how much you care. After the event some of the remarks were, “I felt like a queen”, “this is unbelievable”, “I could stay here all day.” I believe this was the best support and care any ministry could provide. So, Mrs. Carlotta Gentry and Diamond Team, may God bless you for taking time to care. And remember, there are many Diamonds among us. Because of your ministry, we are all blessed.”
Chaplin Merri Reed / Founder of Never Alone Crisis Center / 2012
“Just in the few years that you have started this ministry, you have touched many lives and made a difference in all of them. You have brought women together from all walks of life to celebrate our differences and to let us now that no matter what we go through or have been through, we as women are still all one together in God. We should love each other and not let anyone tell us that we don’t count; because when we all come together as women of God, we are a force to be reckoned with. Thank you, Mrs. Gentry, for bringing us all together in the Name of Jesus.”
Jeanetta S. Brown / J.B.S. Daycare / 2013
“When I walked into the Marriott for the Annual Diamond Dinner, I thought it was very nice. The hostess so sweetly welcomed me into the ballroom for this wonderful event. Coming to this banquet was worth me giving up my Saturday for because I learned that I am not the only woman that have been misused. Mrs. Gentry, I’m sure all the ladies appreciate you for all you have done to make this event special for each one of us. The speakers were wonderful, and I am looking forward to hearing from the speakers for next year. Be assured I will continue to pray for you as you let the Lord us you to help hurting women. Praise God!”
Mrs. Sandra Elmore / Former Owner of Reclayme / 2014
“I have been blessed to attend the very first Diamond Dinner in the basement of your church in 2010. Each year it only gets better and better. I am always moved by the guest speakers when they talk about personal things that have happened in their lives and how God showed His powers in their situation. It is a time when we all should have hope and are encouraged to be all that God has called us to be no matter where we’ve come from or what we been through. Keeping God first makes all the difference.”
Mrs. Taullesa Collins / Licensed Childcare Provider / Visionary Leader of Women On The Move Ministries / 2012
“As we entered the banquet room, women were in awe of cloth napkins, silverware and crystal decorations that was meant just for them. This was their initial reaction to a day that celebrated them as women of worth. Observing each woman’s smile as they were escorted to their seats was a sight to behold. While listening to the experience of other women whose lives were transformed, I saw hope and tears of joy even as elegant gifts were presented to each one. Entering the event were abused, neglected, and abandoned women; on this day, the same women left with a greater love, greater respect and a greater outlook for themselves and their future.”
Mother Vicki Taylor / Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women's Department / Kansas Southwest Church of God
“The 2 nd Annual Diamond Dinner was both empowering and inspiring. Spirits were uplifted and lives were touched as we were reminded that we are unique (one of a kind) Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, to fulfil the purpose that God has planned for our lives. Women who may have arrived feeling rejected, neglected, and depressed and who had/were experiencing seemingly helpless and hopeless situations, could leave with a ray of hope for the promising future. Thank you, Mrs.Carlotta Gentry, for being an instrument used by God to touch lives as you reach out to others.”
Mother Pauline Gentry / Emmanuel True Unto God Mother / 2011
“The Diamond Dinner brought tears to my eyes when I realized the whole room was filled with hurting women. How great a need we have for all different great ministries to reach out to help others. I saw myself through the eyes of a few of the ladies, it was a reminder of some of the things I had told the Lord about how I wanted to reach back and help other hurting women that had gone through some of the same things I had gone through.”
Missionary Joyce Glasper / Owner of Designs By Joycee