GENENE ONAYE adopted a new ministry title, “The Compassionate Widow,” on January 10, 2021, after the passing of her husband, the late Pastor Steve Hibbler. She claims it as a Badge of Honor because It carries a spiritual meaning, acting to alleviate the suffering of others. Compassion for others is the legacy that her husband left behind. Preserving his legacy is the inspiration behind this book. While writing, the Lord birthed a ministry, “Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles, Inc.”

With her extensive experience and leadership skills from both Christian and secular settings, Genene Onaye, as the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, is making a significant impact. Her ministry, ‘Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles, Inc., is improving the health and well-being of widows, orphans, and senior citizens through music programs, information technology courses, and culinary arts education.

Genene has over 20 years of ministry leadership experience with nonprofits whose missions are to improve the health and well-being of widows, orphans, and senior citizens. She is actively reaching her targeted audience in Southeast Wisconsin by providing music programs, information technology courses, and culinary arts education. She encourages believers and
unbelievers to:  

“Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless and Plead for the widow.”  –Isaiah 1:17 (NKJV)

She desires to meet the diverse needs of the individuals she serves by equipping them with simple, insightful ways to increase their influence in others’ lives.