Stanley Phill, Founder/Executive Director

Stanley (Stan) Phill has dedicated his life to helping men overcome the same struggles he once faced growing up in poverty-stricken communities. His journey—shaped by resilience, faith, and a calling to serve—mirrors the lives of the men he now walks alongside in recovery.

Beginning his career in social services as an HIV/STD Counselor and Educator, Stan quickly saw the gaps in care for Houston’s most vulnerable. In 1997, he founded A Caring Safe Place to provide transitional living and recovery support for men battling substance misuse. Under his leadership, the organization grew into a cornerstone of hope, securing millions in funding to build state-of-the-art housing and life-changing programs in Houston’s Fifth Ward.

Today, Stan continues to serve as both Founder and Pastor, offering men not just shelter, but the tools and belief to build a new future. In his words:
“A program is only as successful as those who complete it.”

Congratulations to our Chief Executive Director Stan Phill on his recognition for Black History Month by the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department for his outstanding contributions as the Founder and Executive Director of A Caring Safe Place, a transitional living facility situated in the 5th Ward. Additionally, Pastor Stan created Lydia's Place Apartments and A Caring Safe Place Homebuilders which is a subsidiary of A Caring Safe Place. Through his roles as a Husband, Father, Pastor, Social Entrepreneur, Author, and Community Leader, Pastor Stan has positively impacted numerous lives around the City of Houston and the United States.

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Stanley Phill, Founder/Executive Director