About us!

Since 1999, Saving Grace Ministries has provided safe, affordable, and stable housing for homeless individuals while empowering them to regain their independence and achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Through partnerships with local organizations and individualized case management, we aim to provide solutions to the problem of homelessness by providing opportunities for employment, medical & mental health treatment, and housing search assistance. We also provide supportive living properties for clients who desire a steppingstone toward independent living.

Meet the team

  • Rev. Terry King

    Founder and CEO

  • Jordan Purrington

    Director of Corporate Compliance and Communication

  • Patricia Reidout

    Program Manager

  • Derek Betts

    Site Supervisor

  • Darieck Foster

    Darieck Foster

    “Grace House” Shelter House Manager

Board of Directors

  • Rev. Terry King

    As CEO, Rev. Terry King oversees the operation of the “Grace House” Transitional Residence Program, a transitional housing program for unaccompanied homeless adult males who are under supervision by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

  • Mrs. Sheryl King

    Mrs. Sheryl King is the President and Secretary of the Board of Directors and is also a founding member of the Board. Outside, Sheryl is a Social Worker at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo where she coordinates discharge planning with patients, who are in need of residential health care. She provides ongoing assistance in applying best practices to case management and program service provision.

  • Kelsey Jeff

    Kelsey is the Chief of Staff at Hearts for the Homeless where she has launched and led several outreach programs addressing food insecurity across WNY. She has served in served in several faith-based non-profits and ministries since 2012 specializing in strategic planning and project management. She has a degree in Business Management and Operations from Purdue University and is an ordained minister through Elim Fellowship.

  • Rev. Leroy Wiggins

    Rev. Leroy Wiggins has served as a pastor at The Chapel for many years, and is currently the Campus Pastor at their Cheektowaga Campus. Rev. Wiggins is very active in service to the WNY community, including his service to the residents of Saving Grace Ministries. He began serving on the SGM board in 2021.

  • Rev. Don Snyder

    Chaplain Snyder retired in 2011 from being the Coordinating Chaplain at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, NY with over 26 years of state service. He is Director of Compassion Care Ministries of the NY Ministry Network (Assemblies of God), a Volunteer Chaplain with the Orleans County Sheriff's Office, and president of Orleans-Recovery Hope Begins Here, Inc.

  • Dr. Rev. Ron Burgio

    Dr. Rev. Ron Burgio is the Senior Pastor at Love Joy Church in Lancaster, New York. Rev. Burgio is also the past President of Elim Fellowship. He is ordained through Elim Fellowship and has a Doctorate of Ministry from the School of Bible Theology in San Jacinto, California.