
UFCW Local 1529
Standing strong for working families
Powering · Labor Education
BrightFameFaith in action. Purpose in business. Restoration in community.
BrightFame is a Memphis faith-driven organization committed to recovery housing, ministry outreach, ethical business practices, and community empowerment — led by Bobby Jean Stewart, known to Memphis as “BrightFame.” Its divisions work together as one pipeline: a structured recovery home for men, a soul-food outreach truck, a deliverance and counseling ministry, and a lawn-and-handyman business that puts men facing economic hardship back to work with a paycheck and a purpose.
Structured, faith-centered housing for men overcoming substance abuse and mental-health challenges — a safe place for restoration and accountability.
A faith-based business model that offers real employment opportunities to men facing economic hardship — lawn care and handyman work, hired by the community.
Soul food for the body and prayer for the soul — a community outreach truck where anyone can grab a plate and submit a prayer request.
Deliverance, discipleship, counseling, and live ministry engagement designed to strengthen believers and equip individuals for spiritual growth.
A structured faith-based spiritual journey for women — daily discipline, accountability, and encouragement for those seeking clarity, healing, and renewed purpose.
“God Morning, Bee Divinely Inspired by BrightFame” — books, speaking engagements, and a podcast delivering faith-centered encouragement.
Recovery doesn't stick without work, and work doesn't stick without dignity. BrightFame is built on that truth — a man comes through Lively Stones for structure and accountability, then picks up a mower or a tool belt with Klassy Kuts and earns his own way back. “We all carry a story within us, woven with purpose,” Bobby writes. “As lively stones in earthen vessels, we are called to manifest the glory of our Creator.” That's the same conviction behind every apprenticeship and every union card: give a working person the tools, and they'll build the rest.
Know a man who needs a bed, structure, and a fresh start? Send his first name and your number — the BrightFame team will call you privately to make the connection. Nothing here is ever public.
BrightFame belongs in the same family as our Memphis recovery and second-chance partners — restoring people, then putting them to work. Hire Klassy Kuts for your yard or your union hall, book the Manna From Heaven truck for your local's picnic or rally, or refer a brother who needs a bed and a fresh start. And when a man is ready for a career, our job-readiness and apprenticeship-prep pages are the next step.
Want to get involved, partner, or learn more? Reach out through their website.

Created by Kevin Bradshaw