About Us
A Call to Restore Women Who Served
Fresh Fire International Ministries Inc. is an Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering and restoring veterans through compassionate outreach, education, and long-term support.
Dr. Sheila R. Smith
Founder & Executive Director
Our Founder
Dr. Sheila R. Smith
I am the wife of a 30-year disabled veteran. I am the mother of a veteran. I am family to those who served. These women are not a project. They are my responsibility.
At Fresh Fire International Ministries, we encounter women veterans in places most will never see — sleeping in cars, hiding in unsafe environments, carrying the weight of service and survival. We offer meals. We provide clothing. We meet urgent needs. But we know this truth: Charity relieves a moment. Legacy changes a life forever.
"They stood on the front lines for us. Now we must stand for them. We will not allow women who served this nation to be forgotten, unsafe, or unseen."
Our Mission
Empowering Veterans Through Action
At Fresh Fire International Ministries Inc., our mission is to empower and restore veterans through education, support, and compassionate outreach. We are committed to serving those who have served by providing resources, guidance, and opportunities that promote healing, stability, and personal growth. Through practical assistance, life-skills education, and community support, we help veterans rebuild, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity and hope.
What We Do
Meeting Urgent Needs Every Day
Meals & Food Support
Providing nutritious meals and food resources to veterans facing food insecurity.
Clothing & Essentials
Distributing clothing and essential items to veterans in need across our community.
Urgent Needs Assistance
Responding quickly to immediate crises — shelter, safety, and basic necessities.
Life-Skills Education
Financial literacy, job readiness, and life-skills training to build lasting independence.
Trauma-Informed Support
Connecting veterans with counseling and trauma-informed care for healing and recovery.
Community Outreach
Building partnerships and community connections to extend our reach and impact.
Fresh Fire Restoration Village
This is not another shelter. This is a legacy project.
A restorative community. A sacred response to a national need. A place designed specifically for women veterans — where safety is not questioned and dignity is restored. We are actively seeking major donors, philanthropists, grant funding partners, land and property contributors, and strategic partners aligned with restoration and impact.
The Village Will Include:
We Are Seeking:
Stand With Us
There are moments in time when generosity becomes history. This is one of those moments.