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Stories of Transformation in Milwaukee: Well Moments

 

By - May 1st, 2026 05:00 am

Milwaukee, May 3, 2026 – 15 years ago, fresh out of college, Ashley Thomas tried to hide in the corner of a prayer group at an organization on 26th and Capitol that her church sent her to connect with. She encountered the unexpected as she was met with authenticity, community, and an opportunity to see her own worth. As a Division 1 athlete at UW-Madison, Ashley was formerly defined by her successes in basketball; in Milwaukee, Ashley began finding her identity elsewhere.

Today, as the CEO of Hope Street, pastor, author, and winner of the 2023 Women of Faith Award, Ashley Thomas is releasing her story of transformation on Milwaukee’s Near Northside.

With a similar cadence to Greg Boyle’s Tattoos on the Heart, Ashley’s book, Well Moments: Stories Inside a Greenhouse for People, shares Ashley’s story as she intersects with men, women, and children in search of restoration and hope.

Be the first to get the book by attending the book launch on Sunday, May 3rd at Good Harvest in Pewaukee. The open house style event is free to attend between 2-5 PM. Get a copy of the book and stay for appetizers, drinks, live acoustic music, book readings, and socializing.

Those who cannot make the event can purchase a book online at: https://www.hopestreetministry.org/wellmoments

Hope Street Ministry is a not-for-profit organization in the city of Milwaukee, dedicated to cultivating hope, building community, and offering safety.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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