A women-led community initiative restoring dignity, hope and belonging.
Creating safe spaces for women to connect, heal, grow and receive practical support.
Dinner with Jesus is a women-led community initiative founded in 2009, originally created as a safe and supportive book club for women experiencing domestic violence, emotional distress and social isolation.
What began as small monthly gatherings in homes and community centres has grown into a trusted support network providing emotional, mental and practical support to women across the community.
Explore Our CommunityIt is a safe space for healing, friendship, faith, support and restored confidence.
Our Mingle & Unwind sessions create safe spaces where women can share experiences without judgment, build supportive relationships, access emotional and mental health support, and enjoy community, reflection and nourishment.
These evenings have evolved into a true sisterhood — a place for women to connect, breathe, heal and grow together.
Join a Session
At DWJ, our counselling and advocacy arm, The Mindful Maze, provides means-tested counselling sessions for individuals within the community.
We offer emotional support, compassionate care, onward signposting, and advocacy services tailored to the needs of those we support.
Our service has been widely appreciated within the community, with many individuals finding the support both helpful and empowering during difficult times.
For mental health and crisis support, please contact us at:
Themindfulmaze@gmail.comMeet at the Gate is the practical support arm of Dinner with Jesus, focused on meeting urgent and transitional needs with dignity, compassion and care.
“No one should have to choose between eating and staying clean.”
Individuals experiencing homelessness, people transitioning out of prison, and those in crisis or vulnerable life stages.
Sanitary and self-care packs containing toiletries, feminine hygiene products and personal care essentials.
Hygiene is dignity, health, confidence and a vital part of restoring self-worth.
Explore photos from Meet at the Gate outreach and DWJ community events.
Hear directly from participants as they share their reflections and experiences from DWJ events.
Through community giving, safe spaces and practical outreach, Dinner with Jesus continues to support women, families and vulnerable individuals with dignity and care.
Community fundraising in support of The Hospice of St Francis.
Supported DENS through food bank contributions and community donations.
Provided sanitary and self-care packs for vulnerable individuals.
Creating spaces for women to heal, connect, reflect and grow.
Dr Yetty Iriah is the founder and visionary of Dinner with Jesus. She is a woman deeply rooted in her faith, with a genuine heart for God and a passion for building and nurturing community, particularly among women.
Yetty is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, an author, and the host of the weekly podcast “Monday Morning Coffee with Yetty,” where she shares insights on personal growth, faith and everyday life.
Above all, she is a devoted wife and mother of four, bringing warmth, wisdom and authenticity to everything she does.
Meet the women helping to lead, shape and support the work of Dinner with Jesus through faith, service, professional experience and community care.
Yetty is the founder and visioner of DWJ – Dinner with Jesus.
Yetty is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 15 years’ experience as an NHS Consultant. She specialises in the assessment and treatment of children and young people with a wide range of mental health, trauma-related and complex neurodevelopmental difficulties.
Yetty co-runs The Mindful Maze, the counselling outreach of DWJ. Beyond her clinical work, she is an author of two books and runs the weekly blog and podcast Monday Morning Coffee, where she shares reflections on faith, life and relationships.
Dr Yetty also runs a bespoke clothing brand, Grace4me. She is married and a proud mother of four.
Liz is a founding member and Social Secretary of DWJ – Dinner with Jesus, and co-runs The Mindful Maze.
Liz is a highly experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner and Lead Nurse within the NHS, working across both adult and children’s mental health services.
She is also a trained Trauma and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy therapist, with a strong passion for supporting children, young people and families through emotional challenges, recovery and personal growth.
Known for her compassionate and supportive approach, Liz is a dedicated mental health champion committed to promoting wellbeing and resilience within the community. She is a proud mother of two.
Nonye is a founding member of DWJ – Dinner with Jesus and Coordinator of the Meet at the Gate Project.
Nonye is a Leadership and Management Advanced Qualifications Coach working within the private sector, with a strong passion for mentoring, empowering and inspiring individuals to recognise their strengths and reach their full potential.
She is also an accredited storyteller who shares powerful stories drawn from lived experiences, using her voice to encourage hope, resilience and healing within the community.
Nonye is a proud and devoted mother to her daughter, Tobi.
Chizoro is a founding member of DWJ and the Legal / Governance Officer.
She is a Digital Manager in the public health sector whose work extends well beyond the workplace. She is a dedicated advocate for individuals with Down syndrome, supporting parents through legal advocacy and empowering them to fight for their children with confidence.
As a burn survivor, Chizoro understands firsthand what it means to live with a visible difference. That experience drives her passionate advocacy for women who do the same, championing their visibility, dignity and strength.
She leads with purpose, speaks from lived experience, and believes deeply that every life, every voice and every difference matters.
Biodun is the Event Support Officer for DWJ.
Biodun is a dedicated professional, entrepreneur and family woman who is passionate about balancing family life, career growth and personal interests.
She works as a Data Annotator, bringing precision, focus and analytical skills to her role. Alongside this, she also runs a fashion line, Just Linen.
Outside of work, Biodun enjoys playing tennis and reading. She is married with two sons.
Tutu is the Charity Adviser for DWJ – Dinner With Jesus. Although one of the newest members of the team, she has quickly become known for her enthusiasm, dedication and solution-focused approach, earning her the nickname “Miss Fix-it.”
Tutu brings over 24 years of NHS experience across a range of roles, including service management in substance misuse and team leadership within complex care services, supporting multidisciplinary mental health teams.
She currently works within NHS England as an Information Governance Specialist and is passionate about service improvement, teamwork and community wellbeing.
Tutu is married and a mother of two.
DWJ is currently funded through voluntary donations. Your support helps us expand our sanitary and self-care pack distribution, establish a community self-care bank, and support more women through wellbeing programmes.
Clean body. Clear mind. Restored hope.
We would love to hear from you. Whether you want to support DWJ, donate towards Meet at the Gate, attend a gathering, or learn more about our work, please get in touch.