October 16, 2024
Wanted to share something that’s been weighing on my heart since last week …
… our year-end “defendHER Giving Campaign.”
When we first set out on this fundraising journey, we had a clear vision.
$600,000 by 12/31/24. We went for it in faith … and we’re still going for it!
My team and I are in the thick of this ministry every day. We see first-hand the impact your generosity has on the women and children of Onehope Refuge. Just this past Saturday, one of our mothers accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Last night, at the beautiful FEAST TOGETHER event in Raleigh, NC, tears streamed from her face as she sang songs of praise alongside Christy Nockels + her Onehope Refuge sisters.
Redemption. Salvation. Freedom. New life in Him.
As a relatively young organization … as the leader here … I’m recognizing more and more the value in bringing supporters along with us in this journey. I’m recognizing the value in sharing the tough stuff, the good stuff, and the real stuff.
The truth is, right now, we are not where we hoped to be with our “defendHER Giving Campaign.” While momentum is surely there – thanks to some incredibly generous supporters – we still have a ways to go …
If you have not given and are in a position to do so, would you prayerfully consider the women + children of Onehope Refuge?
We recognize there is no shortage of need in our state and across the globe. We’ve taken this to the Lord and are reminded of His Word in Galatians 6:2 – Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ. The burdens are many. The burdens are great. And together, we know we can impact the burden of sex trafficking.
Over the next several weeks, we plan to share more frequent updates about our happenings at Onehope Refuge. We invite you in so that you may see, experience and feel the true transformation that is taking place here each day.