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Our mission is to model Christ-like character as we work to break the cycle of homelessness among single women
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Who We Are
Byrd’s Nest Outreach, Inc. is a faith-based, 501 (c)(3) recognized non-profit organization that believes every woman is unique and born with purpose. Unfortunately, as a result of being exposed to negative environmental factors, family dynamics, and life’s many challenges, they often make decisions that lead them off the path to purpose. We believe with faith in Jesus Christ, education, belief in self, a determined attitude, guidance, and support, single women faced with homelessness can begin again and alter the trajectory of their life, strengthen their family, community, and SOAR to their divine destiny.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me (Matthew 25:35-36, NIV)
“Failure is not final or fatal. It is an opportunity to get back up, begin again with clarity, confidence, courage, and SOAR”
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Shamara L. Byrd is the Founder and Executive Director of Byrd’s Nest Outreach, Inc (BNO). BNO was born from a place of passion. This passion comes from recovering from her very own painful life experiences as a child that stems from growing up in a dysfunctional home, experiencing homelessness, and dealing with the emotional impact of abandonment and rejection felt as a as a daddyless daughter, and later, the struggles of being a single mother. God preserved her for purpose.
Dr. Byrd has over 26 years of experience as a k-12 teacher, school social worker, school administrator, and adjunct college professor. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, she uses her education, work, and personal experience from her successes and setbacks to fulfill her life’s purpose. That purpose is to educate, encourage, and equip women and young adults to identify self-defeating thoughts and behaviors preventing them from achieving the desired level of success in their life. Dr, Byrd fulfills this through her company, The DIVA Coaching Academy, LLC. DIVA stands for Determined Individual with a Victorious Attitude. Dr. Byrd is committed to serving as the First Touch and Counseling Ministry Leader at her church. She also spends her Sunday evenings visiting and mentoring incarcerated women within Hillsborough and surrounding counties.
As the Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Byrd plans to develop strategic partnerships so that BNO can expand their services to include affordable housing for services for unaccompanied homeless youth.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and learning more about BNO. We would love to have you as one of our partners who support us through giving of their time, talent, and treasure.