After retirement from the postal service in 1996, Stanley became the first nurse to work at the Tallahassee Cold Night Shelter, now known as The Kearney Center. In 2001, Stanley began working at Bond Community Health Center as a nurse and, for the past few years as a Patient Navigator, where she exemplifies patience, understanding, temperance, and grace to patients. Earlier this year, she was blessed to have the waiting room of this renowned clinic named in her honor.

Mother Stanley has dedicated her entire life to serving the community at many faith-based and food insecurity organizations across the southeastern region. At 87 years old, she continues to feed the hungry and provide aid and care to disadvantaged individuals and families. She also remains deeply committed to the guiding principles of her faith and embodies such a beautiful and positive spirit.

​We know she is going to bless in a great way with words of Godly wisdom as she shares words of life at this occasion! Gather your Mom, Sister-friends, and daughters and join us for this wonderful church service!

​Women's Day Celebration

​Come celebrate Women's Day at Restoration & Praise Christian Fellowship Center with the Virtuous Women of Praise for our Annual Women's Day Worship Service on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m. This is the closing service for this powerful Women's Weekend and the theme is "Women of God: Faithful and Fearless!" The special speaker for this occasion is Mother Janice Stanley, a true gem to our community and the perfect choice for an event that coincides with Mother's Day!

vocational program at the Old Lincoln High School in Tallahassee. She graduated from the first Licensed Practical Nursing program in 1958. In 1972, Stanley began serving in the Fort Lauderdale postal service.  In 1972, Stanley began serving in the Fort Lauderdale postal service. She was steadily recognized for her performance, going above and beyond before transferring to Tallahassee, where she became the first Black woman city letter carrier. ​​

Mother Stanley was born in this area in Midway, in 1936. She grew up in Gadsden County, where she attended William S. Stevens High School before attending the

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