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By Ashley Thomas
15 years ago, a fresh out of college, Ashley Thomas tried to hide in the corner of a prayer group at an organization on 26th and Capitol that her church sent her to connect with. She encountered the unexpected as she was met with authenticity, community and an opportunity to see her own worth. As a Division 1 athlete at UW- Madison, Ashley was formerly defined by her successes in basketball—in Milwaukee, Ashley began finding her identity elsewhere.
Today, as the CEO of Hope Street, pastor, author and winner of the 2023 Women of Faith Award, Ashley Thomas is releasing her story of transformation on Milwaukee’s near north side.
With a similar cadence to Greg Boyle’s Tattoos on the Heart, Ashley’s book, Well Moments: Stories Inside a Greenhouse for People shares Ashley’s story as she intersects with men, women and children in search of restoration and hope.
Be the first to get the book, by attending the book launch, Sunday, May 3, at Good Harvest in Pewaukee. The open house style event is free to attend between 2-5 p.m. Get a copy of the book and stay for appetizers, drinks, live acoustic music, book readings and socializing. Those who cannot make the event can purchase a book online at: https://www.hopestreetministry.org/wellmoments.
Hope Street Ministry is a not-for-profit organization in the city of Milwaukee, dedicated to cultivating hope, building community and offering safety.
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