About Us
Waystone Housing Ministry is a nonprofit organization based in Durant, Oklahoma focused on housing stability, workforce development, and economic empowerment.
Our organization was formed to serve individuals and families experiencing housing instability or economic hardship by creating structured opportunities for long-term independence through housing support, employment preparation, education, mentorship, and community connection.
About the Founder
The founder of Waystone Housing Ministry, Chelsea Fortenberry is an Oklahoma-based community member with a heart for service, restoration, and helping individuals and families move from instability toward long-term independence. Inspired by both personal experiences and community needs in Durant and surrounding areas, the vision for Waystone is to create a structured place of hope, support, and opportunity.
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Why "Waystone"?
“Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us.’”
— 1 Samuel 7:12 (NIV)
The name “Waystone” reflects our mission and the belief that every journey toward stability and restoration includes meaningful milestones along the way.
Inspired by 1 Samuel 7:12, where Samuel established a stone of remembrance to recognize God’s faithfulness and guidance, Waystone Housing Ministry seeks to serve as a source of hope, support, and direction for individuals pursuing stability, independence, and a new beginning.
Our Core Values
- Dignity
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Stewardship
- Restoration
- Community
- Faith
- Economic Empowerment
Nonprofit Status
Waystone Housing Ministry is a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status.