What God did in 2025…
As we step into 2026, we find ourselves filled with gratitude for all God has done this past year at Onehope Refuge. Looking back on 2025, we are deeply grateful for His faithfulness and encouraged by the work still unfolding before us.
This year marked an important season for our ministry as we approach two years since opening our safehouse on March 1, 2024. We’ve had the privilege of serving eight families—twenty women and children—. We celebrated another baptism, a powerful reminder that transformation at Onehope Refuge is rooted in the life-changing work of Christ. We also hosted our very first benefit event, which exceeded expectations and strengthened the incredible work of Onehope Refuge. At the same time, we received fourty-four family referrals in just one year, a sobering reflection of the growing need for safe, restorative housing and comprehensive care.
Where We Are Now:
Today, our house is full. Three families are currently living on campus, while another family has transitioned to independent living off campus. These families are supported by a dedicated team of eleven staff members who serve with compassion, excellence, and unwavering commitment. Our nine Home Coordinators provide round-the-clock care, stability, and discipleship while our Case Manager ensures each family receives individualized, comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs and interests.
What Matters Most:
While growth and milestones matter, what matters most is the quiet, daily work God is doing in the lives of the women and children we serve. Families worship together in church every Sunday. Scripture is woven into daily rhythms through devotions and discipleship. Women are learning healthy boundaries, discovering what safe relationships look like, and stepping into freedom and identity found in Christ.
Looking Ahead: The Ministry Campus
As we look ahead, the need continues to outpace our current capacity. Our long-term vision is to create a ten-family ministry campus designed to provide safety and space for deeper healing. This campus would include four duplexes and two administrative homes, allowing us to serve more women and children while maintaining the level of care that makes this ministry effective.
In Spring 2026, between April and May, land opportunities are expected to become available, with lots estimated at approximately $130,000 each. Our hope is to purchase six lots as the first step toward this vision. Estimated construction costs are approximately $250,000 per duplex and $300,000 for each administrative home. If you feel led to support the ministry campus—whether through the gift of land, funding a duplex, or dedicating a home in honor of someone—we would love to connect.
Thank you for praying, giving, and standing with us. You are part of this story, and we are deeply grateful.
We’re hosting a special gathering that brings education, mission, and action together. This event will open the conversation around human trafficking, introduce the work and heart of Onehope Refuge, and share how individuals can get involved.
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A snowstorm settled over our home, turning the yard into a winter playground. Laughter filled the air as moms and children bundled up, building memories in the snow. But as the weekend went on, ice set in. The roads closed, plans paused, and everyone found themselves snowed in together.
Around the same time, a bug began making its way through the house. One by one, moms and children fell ill, and I stepped in— modeling care, comforting, and covering every need. Then, just as quickly, the roles shifted again. I caught the bug, and something beautiful happened. The women began caring for me.
They checked in, offered help, and stepped in without hesitation. In that moment, I was reminded of Psalm 51:7—“Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” As snow covered the ground outside, I watched the Lord continue His quiet work inside—cleansing, restoring, and transforming hearts.
What once may have felt unfamiliar or out of reach now came naturally: compassion, service, and love for others. This weekend was more than a snowstorm or a setback—it was a glimpse of redemption in motion, and a reminder that healing often shows itself in the way we learn to care for one another.
To Him be the glory,
Jill Kearney
Founder | Executive Director
jill@onehoperefuge.org | www.onehoperefuge.org