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2-Year Impact Report

Carissa Elliott December 13, 2024

I stand in humble awe of our growth since publishing the first 6-year impact report two years ago. In the 2022 Impact Report we projected these strategic goals, and we’ve met them ALL! Improve our Economic Empowerment program component by scaling our Social Enterprise and creating a Workforce Readiness curriculum Launch an Alumni Aftercare program component including subsidized housing, therapy, and ongoing case management for a third year of transitional support Create a dedicated Emergent Care space for short-term emergencies such as sick-bay, relapse support, intake issues, alumni safety net Strengthen and resource our Prevention, Training, and Advocacy arm Add Global partnerships… Click here to keep reading the 2022 – 2023 Impact Report!

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You’re Invited! Hope Reimagined 2024

Carissa Elliott December 13, 2024

Rest Stop Ministries would be honored by your presence at the 12th Annual Gala, Hope Reimagined. Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at The Mill at Lebanon. ​Guests will enjoy a catered dinner, messages from survivor speakers, great music, and stories of impact from Rest Stop Ministries’ 9 years of comprehensively restoring female survivors of domestic sex trafficking. We are thrilled to shine a light on all God has done in the lives of the women we serve! ​Browse our Silent Auction in person before placing your bid using our virtual platform. In addition to our Silent Auction, we’ll have our Good Hope Farms Shop on site! ​You will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase your favorite handcrafted items from the Good Hope Farms Shop, our Hope Enterprise and Workforce Empowerment pillar of the program dedicated to supporting survivors of trafficking both locally and globally. Every sale promotes the economic empowerment of RSM residents and helps sustain the residential restoration program of RSM. ​This is going to be an evening you won’t want to miss. Tickets can be purchased individually or as tables of 8. Purchase tickets here and save your seat today! ​Become a Sponsor for Hope Reimagined ​By becoming a Sponsor Underwriter for our Annual Gala, our largest fundraising event each year, you enable us to cover the costs of the Gala before the event so that every dollar raised that night goes directly to the provision of care for our survivors in the residential program. For more information regarding Sponsor-level benefits, marketing exposure, and/or requesting an invoice, contact RSM Director of Development of Marketing, Carissa Elliott, at carissaelliott@reststopministries.org.

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Growing Hope in 2024

Carissa Elliott December 13, 2024

We are thrilled to re-introduce you to Good Hope Farms: the Hope Enterprise & Workforce Empowerment pillar of Rest Stop Ministries! This 9-month curriculum that residents complete while participating in our core residential restoration program provides opportunities for them to gain valuable workforce-readiness skills and earn an income. Through a combination of weekly “class” and “lab” sessions, gain a deeper understanding of: job readiness skills, financial literacy, resume writing and interview coaching, and much more. ​In addition, residents will participate in a variety of paid hands-on training through our retail shop, Good Hope Farms! Training includes: inventory management, shipping, retail product development, marketing, dry package food manufacturing, beekeeping, and artisan soap making. ​We are delighted to offer these meaningful opportunities for the women in our care, and we pray that this formalized Hope Enterprise & Workforce Empowerment curriculum continues to Grow Hope in their lives! ​Head over to GoodHopeFarms.org to see all of the items we have available including apparel, home goods, accessories, stationary, and more! Plus, many products are made by survivors locally and globally. By purchasing a product from GoodHopeFarms.org, you’re providing empowering opportunities for RSM residents, as well as our sisters around the globe! HAPPY SHOPPING!

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🌿She took so many steps to get to graduation - but then what? 🌿⁠
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RSM Graduation wasn’t the end of her journey; it was the beginning of a life she now owns with confidence and hope. 🌈 ⁠
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Now, she won`t have to worry about the walk alone. She is empowered to lead the way toward her own future and supported by her RSM community to take steady steps forward each day. 💙⁠
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👣 She has maintained stability and consistency in her employment.⁠
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👣 She confidently manages her finances, tackling challenges like filing income taxes each year.⁠
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👣 Her employer provides medical benefits that support her physical well-being.⁠
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👣 She continues to prioritize her mental health through routine therapy with a trusted provider.⁠
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👣 She is securing her financial future through investments and retirement planning.⁠
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She is still doing the hard work. She is FREE INDEED. 🕊️⁠
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#SteadySteps #SheIsNotForSale #HopeHeals #ItHasToStop

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🌿She took so many steps to get to graduation - but then what? 🌿⁠ ⁠ RSM Graduation wasn’t the end of her journey; it was the beginning of a life she now owns with confidence and hope. 🌈 ⁠ ⁠ Now, she won't have to worry about the walk alone. She is empowered to lead the way toward her own future and supported by her RSM community to take steady steps forward each day. 💙⁠ ⁠ 👣 She has maintained stability and consistency in her employment.⁠ ⁠ 👣 She confidently manages her finances, tackling challenges like filing income taxes each year.⁠ ⁠ 👣 Her employer provides medical benefits that support her physical well-being.⁠ ⁠ 👣 She continues to prioritize her mental health through routine therapy with a trusted provider.⁠ ⁠ 👣 She is securing her financial future through investments and retirement planning.⁠ ⁠ She is still doing the hard work. She is FREE INDEED. 🕊️⁠ ⁠ #SteadySteps #SheIsNotForSale #HopeHeals #ItHasToStop

🌿She took so many steps to get to graduation - but then what? 🌿⁠
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RSM Graduation wasn’t the end of her journey; it was the beginning of a life she now owns with confidence and hope. 🌈 ⁠
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Now, she won`t have to worry about the walk alone. She is empowered to lead the way toward her own future and supported by her RSM community to take steady steps forward each day. 💙⁠
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👣 She has maintained stability and consistency in her employment.⁠
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👣 She confidently manages her finances, tackling challenges like filing income taxes each year.⁠
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👣 Her employer provides medical benefits that support her physical well-being.⁠
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👣 She continues to prioritize her mental health through routine therapy with a trusted provider.⁠
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👣 She is securing her financial future through investments and retirement planning.⁠
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She is still doing the hard work. She is FREE INDEED. 🕊️⁠
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#SteadySteps #SheIsNotForSale #HopeHeals #ItHasToStop ...

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💫Carissa and Connie are at it again!💫⁠
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As the Director of Development & Marketing and the Community Engagement Manager for RSM, building relationships and sharing our mission with the broader community is essential. 🌿⁠
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This week they had the privilege of attending Coffee and Conversations hosted by @CommunityFoundationMidTN Women`s Fund. CFMT has done incredible work to help bring nonprofits, community leaders, and major funders together to see the greater Nashville area thrive. RSM has been the a grateful recipient of their transformational generosity. 🙏⁠
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Discussing Community Impact of Professional Sports teams in Nashville provided an invaluable insight for professional development in grant writing, specifically for local players! 🏆 Representatives from all four major Nashville teams shared insights, advice, and strategies on securing funding through their foundations. ✅⁠
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A heartfelt thank you to the Community Foundation, @PredsFoundation, @NashvilleSounds, the Tennessee @Titans, and @NashvilleSC for your continued support of the middle Tennessee community! 👏⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression #EndSexTrafficking #HopeHeals

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💫Carissa and Connie are at it again!💫⁠ ⁠ As the Director of Development & Marketing and the Community Engagement Manager for RSM, building relationships and sharing our mission with the broader community is essential. 🌿⁠ ⁠ This week they had the privilege of attending Coffee and Conversations hosted by @CommunityFoundationMidTN Women's Fund. CFMT has done incredible work to help bring nonprofits, community leaders, and major funders together to see the greater Nashville area thrive. RSM has been the a grateful recipient of their transformational generosity. 🙏⁠ ⁠ Discussing Community Impact of Professional Sports teams in Nashville provided an invaluable insight for professional development in grant writing, specifically for local players! 🏆 Representatives from all four major Nashville teams shared insights, advice, and strategies on securing funding through their foundations. ✅⁠ ⁠ A heartfelt thank you to the Community Foundation, @PredsFoundation, @NashvilleSounds, the Tennessee @Titans, and @NashvilleSC for your continued support of the middle Tennessee community! 👏⁠ ⁠ #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression #EndSexTrafficking #HopeHeals

💫Carissa and Connie are at it again!💫⁠
⁠
As the Director of Development & Marketing and the Community Engagement Manager for RSM, building relationships and sharing our mission with the broader community is essential. 🌿⁠
⁠
This week they had the privilege of attending Coffee and Conversations hosted by @CommunityFoundationMidTN Women`s Fund. CFMT has done incredible work to help bring nonprofits, community leaders, and major funders together to see the greater Nashville area thrive. RSM has been the a grateful recipient of their transformational generosity. 🙏⁠
⁠
Discussing Community Impact of Professional Sports teams in Nashville provided an invaluable insight for professional development in grant writing, specifically for local players! 🏆 Representatives from all four major Nashville teams shared insights, advice, and strategies on securing funding through their foundations. ✅⁠
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A heartfelt thank you to the Community Foundation, @PredsFoundation, @NashvilleSounds, the Tennessee @Titans, and @NashvilleSC for your continued support of the middle Tennessee community! 👏⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression #EndSexTrafficking #HopeHeals ...

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🛑Don`t just stand by—stand up with a sign in your yard! ⁠
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Join us in the fight against human trafficking by declaring #SheIsNotForSale! Use the link to pre-order your yard sign to display your commitment to restoration and hope. Every sign sparks conversations, raises awareness, and fuels our mission to restore survivors and stop oppression.⁠
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📍Get your sign. Spread the word. Change a life.⁠

🔗Order using link in BIO.⁠
#EndHumanTrafficking #StopOppression #GrowHope

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🛑Don't just stand by—stand up with a sign in your yard! ⁠ ⁠ Join us in the fight against human trafficking by declaring #SheIsNotForSale! Use the link to pre-order your yard sign to display your commitment to restoration and hope. Every sign sparks conversations, raises awareness, and fuels our mission to restore survivors and stop oppression.⁠ ⁠ 📍Get your sign. Spread the word. Change a life.⁠ 🔗Order using link in BIO.⁠ #EndHumanTrafficking #StopOppression #GrowHope

🛑Don`t just stand by—stand up with a sign in your yard! ⁠
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Join us in the fight against human trafficking by declaring #SheIsNotForSale! Use the link to pre-order your yard sign to display your commitment to restoration and hope. Every sign sparks conversations, raises awareness, and fuels our mission to restore survivors and stop oppression.⁠
⁠
📍Get your sign. Spread the word. Change a life.⁠

🔗Order using link in BIO.⁠
#EndHumanTrafficking #StopOppression #GrowHope ...

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🌻Have you seen the brand new @GoodHopeFarms t-shirts yet? 🌻⁠
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This one was spotted "out in the wild" today! 🤯 Our sweet friend was gifted her GHF shirt after her mom attended the women`s conference at @ProvChurchIG this past weekend where we were honored to host a shop event. 🛍️⁠
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She proudly wore her new GHF gear to work at @manheim_nashville where she was spotted by Holly from our employment partner, @FriedGreenTomatoes_SecretSauce. 💥⁠
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It’s amazing to see the Good Hope Farms community growing! 🌻💛 Seeing the impact of RSM and GHF spread through connections like these is truly inspiring. Every little moment—like rocking a GHF tee—helps raise awareness and bring hope! 🌈⁠
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🔗GHF Shop link in BIO.⁠
#HarvestHope #SheIsNotForSale #ItHasToStop #EndSexTrafficking

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🌻Have you seen the brand new @GoodHopeFarms t-shirts yet? 🌻⁠ ⁠ This one was spotted "out in the wild" today! 🤯 Our sweet friend was gifted her GHF shirt after her mom attended the women's conference at @ProvChurchIG this past weekend where we were honored to host a shop event. 🛍️⁠ ⁠ She proudly wore her new GHF gear to work at @manheim_nashville where she was spotted by Holly from our employment partner, @FriedGreenTomatoes_SecretSauce. 💥⁠ ⁠ It’s amazing to see the Good Hope Farms community growing! 🌻💛 Seeing the impact of RSM and GHF spread through connections like these is truly inspiring. Every little moment—like rocking a GHF tee—helps raise awareness and bring hope! 🌈⁠ ⁠ 🔗GHF Shop link in BIO.⁠ #HarvestHope #SheIsNotForSale #ItHasToStop #EndSexTrafficking

🌻Have you seen the brand new @GoodHopeFarms t-shirts yet? 🌻⁠
⁠
This one was spotted "out in the wild" today! 🤯 Our sweet friend was gifted her GHF shirt after her mom attended the women`s conference at @ProvChurchIG this past weekend where we were honored to host a shop event. 🛍️⁠
⁠
She proudly wore her new GHF gear to work at @manheim_nashville where she was spotted by Holly from our employment partner, @FriedGreenTomatoes_SecretSauce. 💥⁠
⁠
It’s amazing to see the Good Hope Farms community growing! 🌻💛 Seeing the impact of RSM and GHF spread through connections like these is truly inspiring. Every little moment—like rocking a GHF tee—helps raise awareness and bring hope! 🌈⁠
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🔗GHF Shop link in BIO.⁠
#HarvestHope #SheIsNotForSale #ItHasToStop #EndSexTrafficking ...

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🌿 Her Journey to Freedom is Not Linear. 🌿⁠
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While our residential restoration and workforce empowerment programs follow steps and phases, her path to healing is as unique as she is. 🌼 Each accomplishment is a testament to her resilience, strength, and courage. 💪⁠
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This November, we will celebrate 10 years of IMPACT in the lives of survivors. 🕊️⁠
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👣 26 women completed 6 months focused on healing.⁠
👣18 women were empowered to stay for one year.⁠
👣19 women reached 18 months of transformation.⁠
👣9 women stayed beyond 18 months, deepening their growth.⁠
👩‍🎓 10 brave survivors met every requirement for RSM graduation! 👩‍🎓⁠
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Every steady step forward is worth celebrating. Follow her journey over the next few weeks as we honor her milestones, accomplishments, and restored hope. 🌈⁠
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#10YearsOfImpact #Faithful2025 #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

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🌿 Her Journey to Freedom is Not Linear. 🌿⁠ ⁠ While our residential restoration and workforce empowerment programs follow steps and phases, her path to healing is as unique as she is. 🌼 Each accomplishment is a testament to her resilience, strength, and courage. 💪⁠ ⁠ This November, we will celebrate 10 years of IMPACT in the lives of survivors. 🕊️⁠ ⁠ 👣 26 women completed 6 months focused on healing.⁠ 👣18 women were empowered to stay for one year.⁠ 👣19 women reached 18 months of transformation.⁠ 👣9 women stayed beyond 18 months, deepening their growth.⁠ 👩‍🎓 10 brave survivors met every requirement for RSM graduation! 👩‍🎓⁠ ⁠ Every steady step forward is worth celebrating. Follow her journey over the next few weeks as we honor her milestones, accomplishments, and restored hope. 🌈⁠ ⁠ #10YearsOfImpact #Faithful2025 #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

🌿 Her Journey to Freedom is Not Linear. 🌿⁠
⁠
While our residential restoration and workforce empowerment programs follow steps and phases, her path to healing is as unique as she is. 🌼 Each accomplishment is a testament to her resilience, strength, and courage. 💪⁠
⁠
This November, we will celebrate 10 years of IMPACT in the lives of survivors. 🕊️⁠
⁠
👣 26 women completed 6 months focused on healing.⁠
👣18 women were empowered to stay for one year.⁠
👣19 women reached 18 months of transformation.⁠
👣9 women stayed beyond 18 months, deepening their growth.⁠
👩‍🎓 10 brave survivors met every requirement for RSM graduation! 👩‍🎓⁠
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Every steady step forward is worth celebrating. Follow her journey over the next few weeks as we honor her milestones, accomplishments, and restored hope. 🌈⁠
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#10YearsOfImpact #Faithful2025 #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression ...

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🏦Carissa and Connie make a stand at the TN State Capitol! 🏦⁠
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RSM`s Director of Development and Community Engagement Manager recently spent the day at the Tennessee Capitol for Nonprofit Day on the Hill, hosted by the Tennessee Nonprofit Network. ⚖️⁠
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This annual event started with a poignant and challenging keynote address from the talented Brandon Gibson, @GovBillLee `s Chief Operating Officer. They also had the chance to network with other nonprofit organizations learning the importance of working together to amplify our voices on Capitol Hill. 🌿⁠
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Carissa and Connie had the honor of meeting with representatives from @TNSecofState Tre Hargett`s office regarding the new Tennessee Businesses Against Human Trafficking department. 💥⁠
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We will take EVERY opportunity to speak about our core value of Anti-Exploitation and Oppression. 🚫 Many thanks to the Tennessee Nonprofit Network for hosting another powerful Day on the Hill event! 🙏🏽⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

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🏦Carissa and Connie make a stand at the TN State Capitol! 🏦⁠ ⁠ RSM's Director of Development and Community Engagement Manager recently spent the day at the Tennessee Capitol for Nonprofit Day on the Hill, hosted by the Tennessee Nonprofit Network. ⚖️⁠ ⁠ This annual event started with a poignant and challenging keynote address from the talented Brandon Gibson, @GovBillLee 's Chief Operating Officer. They also had the chance to network with other nonprofit organizations learning the importance of working together to amplify our voices on Capitol Hill. 🌿⁠ ⁠ Carissa and Connie had the honor of meeting with representatives from @TNSecofState Tre Hargett's office regarding the new Tennessee Businesses Against Human Trafficking department. 💥⁠ ⁠ We will take EVERY opportunity to speak about our core value of Anti-Exploitation and Oppression. 🚫 Many thanks to the Tennessee Nonprofit Network for hosting another powerful Day on the Hill event! 🙏🏽⁠ ⁠ #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

🏦Carissa and Connie make a stand at the TN State Capitol! 🏦⁠
⁠
RSM`s Director of Development and Community Engagement Manager recently spent the day at the Tennessee Capitol for Nonprofit Day on the Hill, hosted by the Tennessee Nonprofit Network. ⚖️⁠
⁠
This annual event started with a poignant and challenging keynote address from the talented Brandon Gibson, @GovBillLee `s Chief Operating Officer. They also had the chance to network with other nonprofit organizations learning the importance of working together to amplify our voices on Capitol Hill. 🌿⁠
⁠
Carissa and Connie had the honor of meeting with representatives from @TNSecofState Tre Hargett`s office regarding the new Tennessee Businesses Against Human Trafficking department. 💥⁠
⁠
We will take EVERY opportunity to speak about our core value of Anti-Exploitation and Oppression. 🚫 Many thanks to the Tennessee Nonprofit Network for hosting another powerful Day on the Hill event! 🙏🏽⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression ...

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Give in honor of Rondy and be part of the movement to stop oppression and restore survivors. Together, we can turn Good Friday pain into Easter morning hope. Together, we can declare #SheIsNotForSale 💙⁠
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Shirts and yard signs are still available! ⁠
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sheisnotforsale

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Give in honor of Rondy and be part of the movement to stop oppression and restore survivors. Together, we can turn Good Friday pain into Easter morning hope. Together, we can declare #SheIsNotForSale 💙⁠ ⁠ Shirts and yard signs are still available! ⁠ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sheisnotforsale

Give in honor of Rondy and be part of the movement to stop oppression and restore survivors. Together, we can turn Good Friday pain into Easter morning hope. Together, we can declare #SheIsNotForSale 💙⁠
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Shirts and yard signs are still available! ⁠
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sheisnotforsale ...

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