Scarlette Jasper serves with Together for Hope, CBF’s rural development coalition, in the Appalachian foothills of southern and south-central Kentucky. A longtime champion for the economically disadvantaged, Scarlette ministers within some of the poorest counties in the United States. The majority of the counties in which Scarlette serves are considered “distressed” counties on the basis of low per capita income and high rates of poverty and unemployment.
Scarlette has been involved in nonprofit work with disadvantaged communities for more than 27 years, serving in leadership positions locally and nationally for various organizations. Now, Scarlette is the director of Olive Branch Ministries, which serves individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and families in financial and medical crisis.
While she assists families with financial counseling, job-readiness skills, applying for additional benefits and services, Scarlette strives to meet physical needs as well. Scarlette also coaches others to meet emotional and spiritual needs through classes, counseling referrals, and Bible studies.
Pray for Scarlette. Many at FBC Sylva know Scarlette. Her birthday is April 9 and her sister is very ill and their family is facing some difficult decisions.