New Faith-Based Business Opens in Portland Neighborhood

Prosperity Lounge aims to merge entrepreneurship and ministry in the community.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Prosperity Lounge, a new business in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, has opened with the goal of combining faith and entrepreneurship. The business, co-owned by the newly engaged couple Shauntia Townes and Montez Graham, features Townes' hair salon, a licensed barber, a sneaker store, and Graham's Christian clothing brand. The Prosperity Lounge is attached to the Delta Foundation, a youth nonprofit where Townes was once a student and is now a teacher, allowing her to mentor at-risk students.

Why it matters

The Prosperity Lounge represents a unique model that merges faith-based principles with small business ownership, aiming to serve as a springboard for the surrounding Portland community and encourage others to thrive where they are planted. In a neighborhood that has faced challenges, the business hopes to bring prosperity, awareness, and a sense of community.

The details

Townes and Graham have put in long hours to get the Prosperity Lounge up and running, from painting and renovating the space to assembling furniture. The business features Townes' hair salon, a licensed barber, a sneaker store, and Graham's Christian clothing brand, with his hoodies being the most popular product. Townes is also using the space to mentor at-risk student athletes, imparting wisdom, self-love, and skill sets.

  • Prosperity Lounge opened in February 2026.

The players

Shauntia Townes

The co-owner of Prosperity Lounge, who operates a hair salon within the business and is a teacher at the Delta Foundation, a youth nonprofit where she was once a student.

Montez Graham

The co-owner of Prosperity Lounge and the creator of the Christian Prosperity clothing brand, which is sold at the business.

Delta Foundation

A youth nonprofit organization in the Portland neighborhood where Prosperity Lounge is located.

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What they’re saying

“No matter what you did yesterday, no matter what you plan on doing today, God's got a greater plan.”

— Shauntia Townes and Montez Graham, Co-owners, Prosperity Lounge

“These hoodies right here, these have been my most sold product.”

— Montez Graham, Co-owner, Prosperity Lounge

“Although I am an influence on them, I want to also make sure I'm doing my part to impact them in many different ways.”

— Shauntia Townes, Co-owner, Prosperity Lounge

What’s next

The Prosperity Lounge plans to continue growing its offerings and community impact, with a focus on supporting local entrepreneurs and mentoring at-risk youth.

The takeaway

The Prosperity Lounge represents a unique model that combines faith-based principles with small business ownership, aiming to serve as a catalyst for community development and entrepreneurship in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville.