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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

January 24, 2025   Each week, Onehope Refuge receives calls from social agencies looking to place families. The demand for safe homes like ours has never been greater. Human Trafficking is on the rise exponentially every single day. For the last 11 months, we’ve...

January 7, 2025   As we step into a New Year, we look back on 2024 with a deep reverence and respect. A deep gratitude for all that was accomplished at Onehope Refuge. 10 short months ago, our safe home doors were opened in Wake Forest, NC. Deserving women +...

December 23, 2024   We asked our Onehope Refuge Team: "What does HOPE mean to you?" ✨ May their hearts and their faith inspire you today and always. Click below for a special video message. ⬇️ Give the gift of healing this season. defendHER today. December...

December 18, 2024 defendHERs – ⬇️ Quick Call-Out! ⬇️ This newsletter is packed with pictures. To make sure you see everything, click "Download Images" in the upper-right corner of your email. It’s been a big (and busy) month at Onehope Refuge. Our first Christmas...

December 4, 2024 defendHERs, TOGETHER - WE DID IT!!! We hit our #GivingTuesday fundraising goal of $50,000. Actually, we surpassed it and landed at $55,100. Thank you, thank you.  This morning, we celebrated with a special breakfast at the safe house. Pancakes and...

December 3, 2024   Today's the day, #GivingTuesday 2024!A chance for the world to come together to impact people, communities and causes that matter most to them. If you're receiving this newsletter, we know you have a heart for Onehope Refuge. We know you have a...

December 2, 2024   Tomorrow, GivingTuesday, millions will unite around the idea that radical generosity can change everything. At Onehope Refuge, we see this truth daily through the difference your support makes for the women and children in our care—today and in...

November 27, 2024   defendHERs – As we celebrate this season of thanks, want to take a moment and express our deepest gratitude for you. 🎥 Click the image below for a special video message. ⬇️⬇️ Wishing you a joyful, peaceful Thanksgiving with those you love the...