Purple Light Touch Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and young girls navigating trauma, abuse, domestic violence, illness and other life-altering challenges.
Through compassionate support, trauma-informed care, wellness education, empowerment and community outreach, we help individuals rebuild confidence, restore dignity and move forward with strength and hope.
A world where women and young girls live free from violence, trauma and silence, with access to healing, dignity, confidence and hope.
To heal, educate and empower women and young girls through compassionate support, resources and safe spaces where transformation can begin.
Compassionate support for women and girls navigating life's difficult seasons.
Creating a safe space to breathe, heal, and begin again after experiences that have left deep emotional wounds.
Supporting women and girls as they move toward safety, strength, dignity, and renewed hope.
Creating compassionate pathways toward healing while honoring dignity, voice, and personal strength.
Walking alongside women and families through the emotional challenges of serious illness and life-changing moments.
Offering encouragement, connection, and support through seasons of uncertainty, transition, and rebuilding.
Encouraging connection, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and the hope to move forward.
PURPLE LIGHT TOUCH FOUNDATION
Creating space for healing, restoring hope, and helping women and girls move forward.
Every difficult moment deserves a little light.
Purple Light Touch Foundation was born from a simple but powerful belief — that no one should have to walk through life's most difficult moments alone.
Behind every struggle is a story. A woman carrying the weight of trauma. A survivor searching for safety. A family navigating the uncertainty of serious illness. Someone rebuilding after displacement or a major life transition. Someone silently facing emotional and mental challenges.
Though these experiences may look different, they are often connected by the same human need: to be seen, to be heard, to be supported, and to be reminded that hope is still possible.
That is where Purple Light Touch Foundation begins.
We exist to create spaces of compassion, connection and care — offering support, resources, advocacy and encouragement to women, young girls and families navigating difficult seasons of life.
We may not be able to change every difficult moment. But together, we can bring light into it.
Turning compassion into meaningful change.
We believe in more than just support — we believe in second chances. Through our six areas of focus, we walk alongside individuals and families, helping them heal, rebuild and create brighter futures.
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Helping people begin healing after trauma, abuse and emotional pain.
Creating pathways toward protection, dignity and stability.
Bringing people together with trusted support, resources and community.
Encouraging brighter futures through every season of life.
Every act of kindness creates a ripple of hope.
Compassionate services designed to help women and young girls navigate difficult moments, rebuild confidence, and move toward stability and purpose.
Explore Our Programs ↗Therapeutic and medical massage provides pain relief, supports nervous system regulation, reduces stress and tension, and can assist women living with chronic conditions or recovering from difficult experiences.
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Building confidence, self-worth, healthy boundaries and personal direction.
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Trauma-informed outreach, resource coordination and practical support for women facing difficult circumstances.
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Practical business education that helps women build confidence, structure and sustainable income opportunities.
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Practical skills for creating lotions, oils and natural products with income-generating potential.
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“Healing begins when hope is restored, voices are heard, and lives are transformed.
Valerie E. Kelso
Explore Valerie E. Kelso's books and publications, created to inspire healing, resilience, purpose, transformation, and personal growth.
Meet the dedicated leaders whose experience, service, compassion, and commitment help advance the mission of Purple Light Touch Foundation.
Patricia James is a dedicated public-service professional whose journey reflects perseverance, lifelong learning, faith, leadership, education, and a deep commitment to serving others.
Born and raised in the small East Texas town of Daingerfield, Texas, Patricia graduated from high school in 1974. In 1985, she relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where she later married and welcomed her son in 1988. Following her divorce in 2004, she entered a new chapter of her life, one marked by determination, education, professional growth, faith, and service to others.
In 2005, she made the decision to return to school and pursue higher education. While continuing to work and fulfill her responsibilities, she attended the University of Phoenix and earned an Associate of Arts in Business in 2008, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration in 2010, a Master of Science in Psychology in 2012, and a Master of Public Administration in 2014.
Her career with Tarrant County Adult Probation began in November 1998, where she served as an Administrative Assistant. She dedicated more than 28 years to public service before retiring in May 2025. Throughout her career, she demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting the work of the criminal justice system and serving the Tarrant County community.
Her passion for culture, education, and community service was also evident throughout her career. For 15 years, she coordinated Black History programs, creating opportunities to recognize and celebrate the history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans.
She was also a member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) for approximately 15 years. Through her involvement with NABCJ, she supported the organization's commitment to criminal justice, professional development, community engagement, and service to individuals and communities in need.
Her dedication to serving others extends deeply into her faith and church community. Over the years, she has served in numerous leadership and ministry positions, including Head Clerk, Communications Director, Usher, Greeter, Hospitality Director, Assistant to Women's Ministry, and Prison Ministry Coordinator.
Her journey is a testament to perseverance, lifelong learning, faith, leadership, and service. Returning to college as an adult and ultimately earning multiple degrees while maintaining a career in public service demonstrates her belief that age or circumstances should never prevent someone from pursuing greater opportunities.
After more than two decades of dedicated public service, she retired in May 2025. Today, she carries forward a legacy of education, community involvement, ministry, and service, a legacy built on helping others, opening doors, and demonstrating what can be accomplished through determination, faith, and a commitment to making a difference.
Mike Guinn is a social worker, U.S. Army veteran, award-winning mental health advocate, published poet, professional storyteller, and high-energy emcee whose career reflects a passion for advocacy, creativity, and community service.
Mike earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington. He also holds a Ph.D. from Dem Streets University.
His professional background includes serving as a child abuse investigator, an experience that contributed to his continued commitment to advocacy and the well-being of individuals and families. As a veteran of the United States Army, Mike also brings a strong foundation of service, leadership, and discipline to his work.
Beyond his professional career, Mike has established himself as a dynamic presence in the arts and entertainment community. He is a multi-published poet, professional storyteller, and energetic emcee known for engaging audiences through the power of words and lived experiences. He is also a voting member of the NAACP Image Awards and a voting member for the GRAMMYs.
Mike’s talents have taken him across multiple media platforms. He has appeared on stage, in films and commercials, and has been featured as a guest on NPR, Good Morning Texas, East Texas Now, as well as other radio and television programs.
Whether advocating for mental health, commanding a stage, sharing poetry, telling stories, or serving his community, Mike Guinn uses his voice to educate, inspire, entertain, and create meaningful connections with audiences from all walks of life.
Celquetti “Quett” Easter is a counselor, Christian leader, mentor, speaker, and healing-centered life and leadership coach whose work is rooted in helping people move from difficult life experiences toward clarity, resilience, purpose, and practical next steps.
Across decades of service in counseling, pastoral care, rehabilitation, program leadership, and community organizations, she has worked with individuals and families facing grief, trauma, substance-use challenges, disability, domestic violence, justice-system involvement, mental-health challenges, vocational barriers, and major life transitions.
Her professional experience includes service as a rehabilitation counselor with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission/DARS, a program director with Rachel House, a mental-health and intellectual/developmental- disabilities counselor, and a congregational pastor with Destiny Pointe Christian Center.
Her work has included crisis intervention, family support, case management, vocational counseling, life-skills education, individualized planning, resource navigation, staff supervision, program development, and collaboration with treatment providers, courts, employers, community agencies, and families.
Celquetti is especially passionate about creating conversations in which people can acknowledge what has hurt them without allowing those experiences to define the rest of their lives. Through mentoring and coaching, she helps women, adults, and leaders identify strengths, reclaim their voice, establish healthier boundaries, develop practical routines, clarify goals, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Her approach is compassionate, strengths-based, culturally responsive, faith-sensitive, and grounded in accountability and practical action.
As a speaker and leadership trainer, Celquetti addresses Christian leadership, resilient leadership, personal development, grief and life transitions, the impact of unresolved hurts, healthy boundaries, mentoring, and leading from a place of greater wholeness.
She brings to audiences the perspective of someone who has served both individuals in vulnerable circumstances and leaders responsible for caring for others.
Her academic preparation includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from The Ohio State University, a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Life Christian University, and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Vocal) with a minor in Early Childhood Development from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Her source materials list each degree as earned honors of Magna Cum Laude. Her professional designations have included Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, and Therapon Certified Specialist Counselor.
Celquetti serves on the boards of Destiny Empowerment Enterprises, Incorporated and Finally Home Rachel House, and her professional materials also reflect board service with Purple Light Touch Foundation and Destiny Pointe Christian Center. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
She is the founder of Healing Conversations LLC, a developing coaching practice centered on the belief that honest, respectful conversation can help people honor what hurt, rediscover their voice, and move forward with clarity and courage.
Her work brings together a lifetime of counseling, ministry, leadership, mentoring, and community service with a continuing commitment to helping people live, and lead, with purpose.
Bringing light to lives through compassion, community support, and empowerment.
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