(WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 14, 2025) – Beverly Frances Smith is a Native Washingtonian and the author of “HE kept me.” Her story is about growing up in SE during the crack epidemic and overcoming many obstacles through her relationship with God. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Momma’s Safe Haven a 501c3 non profit organization located in SE DC that encourages Self Love, Higher Education and Self Employment through several workshops, events, retreats and support groups.
Beverly is an award-winning filmmaker, “In Still I Rise,” “Resilience, and “MisUnderstood.” She is an International Transformational Speaker with The Community Family Life Services Speakers Bureau and The DMV Lead for Voices of Black Mothers United. In 2018, she was crowned Miss Congress Heights. In 2019, she received A Resolution from the Council for her dedication to her community. The Washington City Paper named her “A Healer,” and she is a member of the Black Women Thriving East of the River.
Beverly is the mother of four adults, grandmother of five, community leader, teacher, forever student, and Child of God. She enjoys sharing her gifts with others, vacationing, and networking with like-minded individuals, organizations, and businesses.
She created this show to give others a platform to promote their “Resilience Story.”
Doni Glover
