We Fight Monsters

First time I ever talked to Ben Owen he was on a mission delivering needed supplies to North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit. I had found someone that wanted to offer their electric services to the survivors and the one person who lived close to the impacted area I personally knew ended up not being able to help the man get to where he needed to be. A friend pointed me in Ben's direction and he didn't hesitate to direct me where i needed to send the help. That one little introduction gave me a soul family for life. I lived an hour from Memphis and when I found out he ran We Fight Monsters him and Jessica Owen and so many others ended up being prayer brothers and sisters like no other through some very tough spots in my own personal journey. There was a time I needed financial help and they sent more than what was asked for and I didn't even go to them personally.

You & Jess spoke at an event for professionals at the University of Memphis. TN alcohol and substance coalition?? Any way, your presentation helped some of my colleagues to understand our clients that deal with addiction. You also worked with a veteran that has successfully graduated from VJO. What y'all are doing in the neighborhoods is not only helping those with addiction but their families. Kids can play outside. Great work!! You and your team have earned respect here in Memphis from the courts, police, mental health professionals, the community, and the 12 step communities. Thank you for having the courage and determination to fight Monsters.

Ben and Jess traveled more than 2,700 miles to stand beside my husband and me as we searched for our daughter, who is living on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin, lost to addiction. We offered to cover their travel - they refused without hesitation. They spent three days with us and, against all odds, helped us find her. Though she wasn't ready to accept help and returned to the streets, that moment meant everything to us. We make this trip several times a year, and each time, they remind us they will come - again and again - no matter the distance. We try not to take them away from their own family and business, but their commitment never wavers. What began as a simple LinkedIn connection has become something far

Phew....this is a long one- but I'll keep it short as possible. I'm a survivor of many things (HT, addiction, homelessness, starting a non profit and going through immense loss and pain even up to recently) Ive known Ben Owen and Jessica Owen for over 5yrs and met them long after I got out of "the life" (19yrs ago)as a survivor non profit leader they have never NOT answered my calls/texts. They've shown up for me and my kids many times unexpectedly when I've asked for help or just dropped help into our laps without ask and have also been a sounding board. I've seen the homes they've built from the ground up and the lives they've changed, l've seen them take nothing and turn it into life changing services for MANY MANY people. I've done street outreach with them from Atlanta to Memphis. I've gone up and down aisles of goodwills with Jess and out of their own pockets filled shopping carts with blankets, coats, and warm clothes for those sleeping under bridges where the only heat source was a burn barrel. Serving hot coffee and food under bypasses to those sleeping under bridges. They do this all while working and raising their own family too. On a personal level they've invited my children and I to their home and embraced my kids as if they were their own. I could go on and on about them both. I've seen their phones where it never stops ringing of people in desperation needing WFM. They've always helped and when they didn't have the means they had a connect that could fill the gap. I've not seen them leave people in the dirt and they put their entire heart into what they do. We love you Ben and Jess

Ben Owen and Jessica Owen There was a time when I felt lost, hopeless, and alone. I prayed for help, and you answered. When my family and I had no way forward, you stood by us. When we lacked shelter, you gave us a home. When I was without family, you accepted me as your own. You provided for me when I had nothing, offered strength when I was afraid, and comfort when I was in tears. You believed in me and told me you were proud. While others were unwilling to see me, you shared my story with the world. I cannot express the depth of my love and gratitude. You are in my prayers, and I am honored to call you my father and the hero of my life. Love you so very much

Ben stood in my living room when I got out of detox after a relapse, told me I was more than welcome at rebos. While I was in SCDC him and his wife helped pay for my first set of dentures, they've also helped me pay my deposit for my second set of dentures. Theyve helped raise money for a vehicle for me after my Honda was stollen. Theyve helped get another car of mine sold. Anytime I needed ANYTHING - they were right there. They've provided unconditional emotional support during those early days coming back in the rooms when I was extremely fragile and gave me the space to build myself back from the ground up. If I ever fall on hard times I know I could call them and they would do whatever to help. As long as you want to help yourself, they will help you. I will forever be grateful for Ben Owen and Jess and I love them so much

I wish I was a man that could express my feelings in words better.... Smdh! Because the words that come to mind don't seem sufficient in expressing what this man has ment to me and to my life! he's giving me hope when everyone else told me l was hopeless!!! And he's done this more than a few times! Never has he looked down on me or shown disappointment in me when l've lost my way! The only thing I have ever gotten from him is a helping hand and I'm proud of you and you got this this time I believe in u!!! If you have been where l've been you know that kind of help and friendship money can't buy!! When the world turned its back on me he gave me a place to stay helped me find work and turned me into the man the father and the husband I am today! And all I want to do is help someone feel what he helped me feel so l give back! My time my money and my love for people who need someone anyone to care!!!! I thank god for Ben I'm glad god allowed him to come into my life!! The world is a better place because he is in it!!! Love u brother and I will be forever grateful!!!!!!

I had the privilege of meeting and working alongside Ben Owen during a volunteer crisis response effort in Uvalde following the school shooting that took the lives of 22 children. No one told him to go — he just went. In one of the darkest moments imaginable, he brought together complete strangers with one goal: HELP HOWEVER POSSIBLE. I watched him coordinate support for grieving families, organize resources, and security for funerals so families could mourn without the media circus that was surrounding them. That experience showed me the kind of person he is at his core - someone who steps toward suffering, not away from it! Through We Fight Monsters, he and his wife Jess continue serving vulnerable people in Memphis and supporting people most overlook.

My daughter recently went missing and he did not hesitate to reach out for his help in locating her in any way possible.... He introduced himself professionally and made me feel and think of him as family because in my time of need a COMPLETE STRANGER stepped up and offered his hand...God is all through that man and his wife.....the work he does because GOD told him is undeniable..... God had a plan for my daughter's return and by the Grace of God she is back home safe! God placed his message at the right time when I felt like giving up and losing my faith.....I thank you and your wife still, you guys are forever in our hearts and prayers...keep doing what you're doing

You helped my little sister and her two young children escape an abusive, harmful, toxic situation. Literally your team went in, in front of the abuser, helped her grab her things and her babies, and get free. THEN you helped her get into a place for help and a chance to reset her life. She is currently on that path still, thanks to your team of incredible people with a passion.

First time I ever talked to Ben Owen he was on a mission delivering needed supplies to North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit. I had found someone that wanted to offer their electric services to the survivors and the one person who lived close to the impacted area I personally knew ended up not being able to help the man get to where he needed to be. A friend pointed me in Ben's direction and he didn't hesitate to direct me where i needed to send the help. That one little introduction gave me a soul family for life. I lived an hour from Memphis and when I found out he ran We Fight Monsters him and Jessica Owen and so many others ended up being prayer brothers and sisters like no other through some very tough spots in my own personal journey. There was a time I needed financial help and they sent more than what was asked for and I didn't even go to them personally.

You & Jess spoke at an event for professionals at the University of Memphis. TN alcohol and substance coalition?? Any way, your presentation helped some of my colleagues to understand our clients that deal with addiction. You also worked with a veteran that has successfully graduated from VJO. What y'all are doing in the neighborhoods is not only helping those with addiction but their families. Kids can play outside. Great work!! You and your team have earned respect here in Memphis from the courts, police, mental health professionals, the community, and the 12 step communities. Thank you for having the courage and determination to fight Monsters.

Ben and Jess traveled more than 2,700 miles to stand beside my husband and me as we searched for our daughter, who is living on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin, lost to addiction. We offered to cover their travel - they refused without hesitation. They spent three days with us and, against all odds, helped us find her. Though she wasn't ready to accept help and returned to the streets, that moment meant everything to us. We make this trip several times a year, and each time, they remind us they will come - again and again - no matter the distance. We try not to take them away from their own family and business, but their commitment never wavers. What began as a simple LinkedIn connection has become something far

Phew....this is a long one- but I'll keep it short as possible. I'm a survivor of many things (HT, addiction, homelessness, starting a non profit and going through immense loss and pain even up to recently) Ive known Ben Owen and Jessica Owen for over 5yrs and met them long after I got out of "the life" (19yrs ago)as a survivor non profit leader they have never NOT answered my calls/texts. They've shown up for me and my kids many times unexpectedly when I've asked for help or just dropped help into our laps without ask and have also been a sounding board. I've seen the homes they've built from the ground up and the lives they've changed, l've seen them take nothing and turn it into life changing services for MANY MANY people. I've done street outreach with them from Atlanta to Memphis. I've gone up and down aisles of goodwills with Jess and out of their own pockets filled shopping carts with blankets, coats, and warm clothes for those sleeping under bridges where the only heat source was a burn barrel. Serving hot coffee and food under bypasses to those sleeping under bridges. They do this all while working and raising their own family too. On a personal level they've invited my children and I to their home and embraced my kids as if they were their own. I could go on and on about them both. I've seen their phones where it never stops ringing of people in desperation needing WFM. They've always helped and when they didn't have the means they had a connect that could fill the gap. I've not seen them leave people in the dirt and they put their entire heart into what they do. We love you Ben and Jess

Ben Owen and Jessica Owen There was a time when I felt lost, hopeless, and alone. I prayed for help, and you answered. When my family and I had no way forward, you stood by us. When we lacked shelter, you gave us a home. When I was without family, you accepted me as your own. You provided for me when I had nothing, offered strength when I was afraid, and comfort when I was in tears. You believed in me and told me you were proud. While others were unwilling to see me, you shared my story with the world. I cannot express the depth of my love and gratitude. You are in my prayers, and I am honored to call you my father and the hero of my life. Love you so very much

Ben stood in my living room when I got out of detox after a relapse, told me I was more than welcome at rebos. While I was in SCDC him and his wife helped pay for my first set of dentures, they've also helped me pay my deposit for my second set of dentures. Theyve helped raise money for a vehicle for me after my Honda was stollen. Theyve helped get another car of mine sold. Anytime I needed ANYTHING - they were right there. They've provided unconditional emotional support during those early days coming back in the rooms when I was extremely fragile and gave me the space to build myself back from the ground up. If I ever fall on hard times I know I could call them and they would do whatever to help. As long as you want to help yourself, they will help you. I will forever be grateful for Ben Owen and Jess and I love them so much

I wish I was a man that could express my feelings in words better.... Smdh! Because the words that come to mind don't seem sufficient in expressing what this man has ment to me and to my life! he's giving me hope when everyone else told me l was hopeless!!! And he's done this more than a few times! Never has he looked down on me or shown disappointment in me when l've lost my way! The only thing I have ever gotten from him is a helping hand and I'm proud of you and you got this this time I believe in u!!! If you have been where l've been you know that kind of help and friendship money can't buy!! When the world turned its back on me he gave me a place to stay helped me find work and turned me into the man the father and the husband I am today! And all I want to do is help someone feel what he helped me feel so l give back! My time my money and my love for people who need someone anyone to care!!!! I thank god for Ben I'm glad god allowed him to come into my life!! The world is a better place because he is in it!!! Love u brother and I will be forever grateful!!!!!!

I had the privilege of meeting and working alongside Ben Owen during a volunteer crisis response effort in Uvalde following the school shooting that took the lives of 22 children. No one told him to go — he just went. In one of the darkest moments imaginable, he brought together complete strangers with one goal: HELP HOWEVER POSSIBLE. I watched him coordinate support for grieving families, organize resources, and security for funerals so families could mourn without the media circus that was surrounding them. That experience showed me the kind of person he is at his core - someone who steps toward suffering, not away from it! Through We Fight Monsters, he and his wife Jess continue serving vulnerable people in Memphis and supporting people most overlook.

My daughter recently went missing and he did not hesitate to reach out for his help in locating her in any way possible.... He introduced himself professionally and made me feel and think of him as family because in my time of need a COMPLETE STRANGER stepped up and offered his hand...God is all through that man and his wife.....the work he does because GOD told him is undeniable..... God had a plan for my daughter's return and by the Grace of God she is back home safe! God placed his message at the right time when I felt like giving up and losing my faith.....I thank you and your wife still, you guys are forever in our hearts and prayers...keep doing what you're doing

You helped my little sister and her two young children escape an abusive, harmful, toxic situation. Literally your team went in, in front of the abuser, helped her grab her things and her babies, and get free. THEN you helped her get into a place for help and a chance to reset her life. She is currently on that path still, thanks to your team of incredible people with a passion.