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PREPARing the Way for MORE families at Onehope Refuge – February Newsletter 2026
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...
At a Crossroad: Needs, Vision, and Survivor Stories – January Newsletter 2026
The Vision God Continues to Grow As we serve more families and receive more calls, the need for long-term, stable, Christ-centered care grows clearer every day. God has planted a vision deep within this ministry — a restorative campus where women and children can heal...
Light in the Darkness: A Holiday Update from Onehope Refuge – December Newsletter 2025
defendHERS, It's been a big (and busy) holiday season at Onehope Refuge. We’ve gathered around tables. Passed the dishes. Held space for healing. Welcomed the laughter. Embraced the joy. We've leaned into everything this season is truly about! The halls of Onehope...
The Battle Belongs to the Lord – November Newsletter 2025
A Monumental Morning at Onehope Refuge This morning was one of those moments I’ll never forget. I stood back in awe as the Onehope van—filled with moms, children, and staff—pulled away to begin their day. Three mothers and four children, all heading out into their...
The Lord Did It – Like He Always Does – October Newsletter 2025
Friday night, October 3rd, Onehope Refuge held its very first Benefit — and what a beautiful display of God’s lavish grace and goodness it was! From beginning to end, His presence was unmistakable. The evening celebrated His redemptive work and the vision He’s...
New Life and New Family – September Newsletter 2025
New Life and New Family Our main purpose as believers in Christ is to bring Him glory by introducing as many people to the gospel as we can. With that clearly defined aim, we get to see new life spring up right in front of our eyes when someone we know has said yes to...
When Kindness Tells a Bigger Story – A Message from our Care Director
A message from our Care Director, Harmony Vuycankiat Every day at Onehope Refuge, I have an opportunity to see the Lord at work in the lives of the moms and children that we serve. Recently, I had a conversation with one of our moms about her time here and she gave me...
What 30 Days Can Do – August Newsletter 2025
What 30 Days Can Do While we often protect the identities of those in our care for their safety, we never want to hide what God is doing within their hearts and homes. In just 30 days at Onehope Refuge, transformation unfolds right before our eyes—sometimes quietly,...
What’s Happening at Onehope? and Happy 4th!
Serving at Onehope Refuge feels like being on a daily mission trip. The women and children who come into our care are vulnerable, wounded, and often entangled in deep spiritual darkness. We are not playing church here—this is life or death. Recently, one...
The Team is Growing!
We have GREAT NEWS! We're excited to announce the new members of the Onehope Refuge team, Jasmine Grace Marino (Survivor Leader and Advisory Board Member) and Harmony Vuycankiat (Care Director). If you would like to learn more about Jasmine and Harmony and their roles...
Hello defendHers! Great News!
May 23, 2025 Fruit — Much Fruit During Holy Week, our team fasted and prayed — and we’re seeing fruit. We’ve been able to serve more families, hire a Care Director, and share the gospel with three new individuals. God is moving! This work is hard. It takes...
Power in the Pause: A Week of Prayer & Fasting at Onehope
April 11, 2025 The Onehope team is fasting and praying together for 5 days! Monday 4/14 – Good Friday 4/18 Will you unite with us? Quick Reference on Biblical Fasting Ezra 8:23 So we fasted and sought our God concerning this matter, and He listened to our pleading....
Load the Bases and Hit a Grand Slam!
March 8, 2025 Praise be to the Lord! One year ago, on March 1, 2024, the doors of Onehope Refuge opened. Since that day, we have witnessed the Lord’s mighty hand at work—restoring hope, healing hearts, and changing lives. We stand in awe of how He continues to...
Level Up Your Love (Video Included)
February 14, 2025 This Valentine’s Day, Show Your Love for Our Families Too. Sweet card and delicious box of candy = $20 Monthly defendHER commitment = $20 The feeling you get knowing you’ve provided safety, healing, and hope for survivors of sex...
JM’s Transformative Testimony (Video Included)
February 11, 2025 Onehope Refuge is approaching a major milestone. Next month, our first-ever survivor family (JM + her daughter) will have called our program "home" for 1 YEAR!!! 🤍 This is huge. Life-altering. Generation changing. Together, we've experienced...















