When Did We Start

The visionary and philanthropist Samuel A. Stryker II is the son of Williette Stryker. Throughout his years within the funeral home business, his continuous service has given him and his family the resources needed to assist a community that they hold incredibly close to their hearts. Their passion grew in tandem with the needs of the disabled community. After years of actively providing assistance and spending time and energy researching a holistic development approach for the overall betterment of the disabled community, in February 2016, Williette Safehouse was born.

Williette Safehouse is called to serve one of the most marginalized groups globally, a community that is not only disabled by their bodies but, unfortunately, by the world. This unique group of amazing men, women, and children lack services and environments developed for their lifestyle. This beautiful community has fewer economic opportunities, lower educational achievements, more insufficient access to health care services, and therefore experience unmet health care needs than their non-disabled counterparts. This subgroup has no particular color, shape, age, or size. We serve all of the 15 counties within the country of Liberia.

Our Safehouse will provide developmental opportunities in various levels and areas and is created solely for Liberian individuals with disabilities. This safe and inclusive environment will aid in building authentic relationships. It will also foster partnerships with other organizations and individuals around the world who are passionate about their work and the community we serve. The Safehouse will be a resource-rich facility offering a hand up instead of a handout.

Where are we called to serve?

Williette Safehouse is called to serve one of the most marginalized groups in the world; a community that is not only disabled by their bodies but unfortunately by the world. This unique group of amazing men, women, and children lack services and environments developed for them along with the everyday obstacles that they face. The reality is this beautiful community has fewer economic opportunities, lower educational achievements, lower access to health care services, and therefore experience unmet health care needs than their non-disabled counterparts. This subgroup has no particular color, shape, age or size. We serve all of the 15 counties within the country of Liberia.