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2-Year Impact Report

AdminWebmaster 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

AdminWebmaster 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 [email protected].

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Growing Hope in 2024

AdminWebmaster 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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🌿This month`s newsletter honors Mental Health Awareness Month🌿

Get a glimpse into how we support her mental health by focusing on the whole person.

Watch the latest media interview with RSM Executive Director/CEO, Michele!

Enjoy our highlight of a few of our incredible volunteer groups and all the beauty they bring to Good Hope Farms.

🔗Newsletter link in the comments.
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#MHAM2026 #EarnedMedia #RestoreSurvivors #Volunteerism #EndSexTrafficking

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🌿This month's newsletter honors Mental Health Awareness Month🌿 Get a glimpse into how we support her mental health by focusing on the whole person. Watch the latest media interview with RSM Executive Director/CEO, Michele! Enjoy our highlight of a few of our incredible volunteer groups and all the beauty they bring to Good Hope Farms. 🔗Newsletter link in the comments. . . . #MHAM2026 #EarnedMedia #RestoreSurvivors #Volunteerism #EndSexTrafficking

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We love to see God`s Church in action, serving as the hands and feet of Christ! ⛪

Our friends from @CrossPoint.TV Church, Mt. Juliet campus, recently spent a Wednesday afternoon at Good Hope Farms doing just that. Each year, during the church`s annual Serve Week, they faithfully show up to love and support the survivors in our care by helping bring beauty to our property.

This time, our staff suite in the residential home needed some extra TLC, and this incredible team stepped in to paint a large, high-ceilinged room. All afternoon, they worked with joyful hearts, positive attitudes, and plenty of smiles along the way.

Thank you, Crosspoint Church Mt.Juliet, for your continued partnership and for living out our mission to Restore Survivors and Stop Oppression!

#ChurchInAction #CrosspointTV #GoodWorks #HopeGrowsHere #Volunteerism

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We love to see God's Church in action, serving as the hands and feet of Christ! ⛪ Our friends from @CrossPoint.TV Church, Mt. Juliet campus, recently spent a Wednesday afternoon at Good Hope Farms doing just that. Each year, during the church's annual Serve Week, they faithfully show up to love and support the survivors in our care by helping bring beauty to our property. This time, our staff suite in the residential home needed some extra TLC, and this incredible team stepped in to paint a large, high-ceilinged room. All afternoon, they worked with joyful hearts, positive attitudes, and plenty of smiles along the way. Thank you, Crosspoint Church Mt.Juliet, for your continued partnership and for living out our mission to Restore Survivors and Stop Oppression! #ChurchInAction #CrosspointTV #GoodWorks #HopeGrowsHere #Volunteerism

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🌿May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🌿

What is a good day for you? Your idea of a good day may change over time, and only you can define what that looks like for you, personally.

It is hard to admit our mental health struggles to others. You may fear being treated differently, losing friends, or even losing your job. Mental health stigma comes from a lack of understanding or fear. There are 3 types of stigma surrounding mental illness.

Public stigma: involves the negative or discriminatory attitudes that others may have against mental illness.

Self-stigma: the negative attitudes, including internalized shame, that people may have about their own mental illness.

Structural stigma: is more systemic. It involves policies of government and private organizations that intentionally or unintentionally limit opportunities for people with mental illness.

These stigmas do exist, but together we can reduce them by remembering that words matter, choosing empowerment over shame, talking openly, and educating ourselves and others.

If you struggle with your mental health, you are not alone, and More Good Days are ahead!
🔗Learn more using the links in the comments.
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#RestoreSurvivors #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMatters #ReduceTheStigma

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🌿May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🌿 What is a good day for you? Your idea of a good day may change over time, and only you can define what that looks like for you, personally. It is hard to admit our mental health struggles to others. You may fear being treated differently, losing friends, or even losing your job. Mental health stigma comes from a lack of understanding or fear. There are 3 types of stigma surrounding mental illness. Public stigma: involves the negative or discriminatory attitudes that others may have against mental illness. Self-stigma: the negative attitudes, including internalized shame, that people may have about their own mental illness. Structural stigma: is more systemic. It involves policies of government and private organizations that intentionally or unintentionally limit opportunities for people with mental illness. These stigmas do exist, but together we can reduce them by remembering that words matter, choosing empowerment over shame, talking openly, and educating ourselves and others. If you struggle with your mental health, you are not alone, and More Good Days are ahead! 🔗Learn more using the links in the comments. . . . #RestoreSurvivors #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMatters #ReduceTheStigma

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🌿May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🌿

This year`s MHAM theme is "More Good Days, Together." This starts with each of us reflecting on what a "good day" looks like. Together, we can use that personal insight to connect to the right support at the right time.

Join us this month as we:

🌿Take a closer look at the stigma that often surrounds mental health struggles and how to define your "good day".
🌿Share simple ways to improve your own mental health.
🌿Look at the tools we offer the survivors at RSM to heal their whole self: mind, body, and soul.
🌿Share valuable mental health resources to help you and those you love.

🔗Learn more using the link in the comments.
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#MHAM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether #MentalHealthMatters #RestStopMinistries

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🌿May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🌿 This year's MHAM theme is "More Good Days, Together." This starts with each of us reflecting on what a "good day" looks like. Together, we can use that personal insight to connect to the right support at the right time. Join us this month as we: 🌿Take a closer look at the stigma that often surrounds mental health struggles and how to define your "good day". 🌿Share simple ways to improve your own mental health. 🌿Look at the tools we offer the survivors at RSM to heal their whole self: mind, body, and soul. 🌿Share valuable mental health resources to help you and those you love. 🔗Learn more using the link in the comments. . . . #MHAM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether #MentalHealthMatters #RestStopMinistries

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As we prepare for our 14th Annual Rest Stop Ministries Gala: Unmasking Freedom, we are honored to highlight our wonderful sponsors!

The generosity of our sponsors ensures that every dollar raised during the event will go directly toward the continuum of care for the survivors in our residential restoration program.

We are excited to welcome back @GradeAConst as one of our Freedom Circle sponsors!

Grade A Construction is a female-owned construction company that has seen success because of its faithfulness and love for what they do. Grade A`s OSHA-certified general contractors strive for the success of every project. Based in Mt. Juliet, TN, and serving the Middle Tennessee area, they specialize in general contracting, construction management, utilities, site grading, and much more!

The women at Grade-A Construction have been long-time supporters of our mission and ministry as Gala sponsors. They`ve also chosen RSM as a beneficiary of their annual charity fishing tournament in the past.

We are grateful for Grade A`s continued support of the survivors in our care!

#UnmaskingFreedom2026 #HumanTraffickingAwareness #FundraisingGala #StopOppression

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As we prepare for our 14th Annual Rest Stop Ministries Gala: Unmasking Freedom, we are honored to highlight our wonderful sponsors! The generosity of our sponsors ensures that every dollar raised during the event will go directly toward the continuum of care for the survivors in our residential restoration program. We are excited to welcome back @GradeAConst as one of our Freedom Circle sponsors! Grade A Construction is a female-owned construction company that has seen success because of its faithfulness and love for what they do. Grade A's OSHA-certified general contractors strive for the success of every project. Based in Mt. Juliet, TN, and serving the Middle Tennessee area, they specialize in general contracting, construction management, utilities, site grading, and much more! The women at Grade-A Construction have been long-time supporters of our mission and ministry as Gala sponsors. They've also chosen RSM as a beneficiary of their annual charity fishing tournament in the past. We are grateful for Grade A's continued support of the survivors in our care! #UnmaskingFreedom2026 #HumanTraffickingAwareness #FundraisingGala #StopOppression

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Today we wear denim. 👖

Each year, on the last Wednesday of April, we observe Denim Day.

This campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court to overturn a rape conviction because the justices felt that, since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the person who raped her remove them, thereby implying consent. Following that reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.

Created in 1999, this inspiring and powerful campaign calls us to stand in solidarity with and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and attitudes surrounding sexual violence. Denim Day stands as a statement against the many misconceptions that continue to surround sexual assault.

Will you join us in wearing denim today? Post your Denim Day photos in the comments.

Learn more using the link in the comments.

#DenimDay2026 #SAAM #EndSexTrafficking #SheIsPriceless

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Today we wear denim. 👖 Each year, on the last Wednesday of April, we observe Denim Day. This campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court to overturn a rape conviction because the justices felt that, since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the person who raped her remove them, thereby implying consent. Following that reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Created in 1999, this inspiring and powerful campaign calls us to stand in solidarity with and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and attitudes surrounding sexual violence. Denim Day stands as a statement against the many misconceptions that continue to surround sexual assault. Will you join us in wearing denim today? Post your Denim Day photos in the comments. Learn more using the link in the comments. #DenimDay2026 #SAAM #EndSexTrafficking #SheIsPriceless

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