Blog Archive

Celebrating 2023 at Rest Stop Ministries

As this year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all God has done in and through RSM. We’re thrilled to share a variety of moments that stand out to us from the past twelve months! Read more in our newsletter by clicking here. Through the generous support of this community, we are able to keep our doors open and provide excellent care for survivors of sex trafficking while stopping cycles of oppression. The milestones, accomplishments, and wrap-around services residents receive would not be possible without you! As you plan your year-end charitable giving, please consider partnering financially with Rest Stop Ministries. Donations can be made through our secure Kindful platform by clicking here. For larger amounts, please mail checks to the address listed below in order to save the credit card and processing fees. To receive 2023 giving credit, checks must be dated by December 31, 2023. ​Rest Stop Ministries PO Box 156 Hermitage, TN 37076

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Giving Tuesday – November 28, 2023

While so much darkness surrounds the criminal oppression of sex trafficking, at Rest Stop Ministries we’re honored to offer comprehensive services and resources for survivors so that they may step into healing and HOPE. ⁠ This month, we’ll be shining a light on milestones and celebrations, resources offered, and moments filled with hope in preparation for Giving Tuesday on November 28. We hope you’ll follow along and join our amazing community of supporters on this global day of generosity that kicks off the biggest giving season of the year! ​GIVE TODAY!

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Half & Half Marathon 2023

Lace up those running sneakers! On Saturday, November 11, our friends at Cooking Around Town are hosting the Half and Half Marathon, a coffee-themed 5k, 10k, and half marathon benefitting Rest Stop Ministries.⁠ ⁠ The race will start at Mt. Juliet High School, and wind through the greenways, Charlie Daniel’s Park, local neighborhoods, and then finish back at the high school. All ages and skill levels are welcome – Feel free to walk if you like! ​ On race day, all participants will receive a Half and Half Marathon t-shirt and coffee mug. Plus, coffee, hot chocolate, water, and homemade goodies will be waiting for you at the finish line by our friends at Billy Goat Coffee! ⁠ CLICK HERE to register TODAY!

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🌺Are you looking for new ways to grow and give back this year? 🌺⁠
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We invite you to join us for our Spring Volunteer Orientation! 🌷⁠
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You'll learn more about human trafficking, how we serve the survivors in our care, and some of the ways you can join our mission to #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression. 🌿⁠
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Sign up now to reserve your spot! ⁠
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🔗Registration link in BIO.⁠
#EndHumanTrafficking #SheIsNotForSale

🌺Are you looking for new ways to grow and give back this year? 🌺⁠

We invite you to join us for our Spring Volunteer Orientation! 🌷⁠

You`ll learn more about human trafficking, how we serve the survivors in our care, and some of the ways you can join our mission to #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression. 🌿⁠

Sign up now to reserve your spot! ⁠

🔗Registration link in BIO.⁠
#EndHumanTrafficking #SheIsNotForSale
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🌮How do you make a home full of women smile on a Saturday? Bring TACOS! 🌮⁠
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Haniyfa, from @TrustYourselfTN, did just that recently! 🥰She showed up on the farm loaded down with all the fixings for a delicious meal from @Chipotle. 🌶️⁠
The abundance was even great enough for staff to partake in Tex-Mex goodness, too! 😋⁠
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Thanks to Haniyfa and Chipotle for this spontaneous outpouring of love! 💙⁠
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#SheIsPriceless #HopeHeals

🌮How do you make a home full of women smile on a Saturday? Bring TACOS! 🌮⁠

Haniyfa, from @TrustYourselfTN, did just that recently! 🥰She showed up on the farm loaded down with all the fixings for a delicious meal from @Chipotle. 🌶️⁠
The abundance was even great enough for staff to partake in Tex-Mex goodness, too! 😋⁠

Thanks to Haniyfa and Chipotle for this spontaneous outpouring of love! 💙⁠

#SheIsPriceless #HopeHeals
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🎊Happy 1 yr with us to Director of Development, Carissa! 🎊⁠
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She hasn't been here long, but has already created quite a legacy. 🌿 We thank her for the beautiful new logos and branding. 💙⁠
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How can one person be both straightforward AND soft and kind? 🌸She pulls it off well, and that is why both staff and residents alike adore her.⁠
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Thanks for one year of helping us #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression, Carissa! 🌈⁠
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#SheIsPriceless #HopeHeals

🎊Happy 1 yr with us to Director of Development, Carissa! 🎊⁠

She hasn`t been here long, but has already created quite a legacy. 🌿 We thank her for the beautiful new logos and branding. 💙⁠

How can one person be both straightforward AND soft and kind? 🌸She pulls it off well, and that is why both staff and residents alike adore her.⁠

Thanks for one year of helping us #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression, Carissa! 🌈⁠

#SheIsPriceless #HopeHeals
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At age 22, Rachel Lloyd, a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation, arrived in the US. ⁠
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She began her work in the anti-trafficking movement with an organization serving adult women emerging from the commercial sex industry. She spent nights on the streets doing outreach and days visiting Rikers prison and homeless shelters. ⁠
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Through that outreach, Rachel began meeting girls as young as 11 years of age. These were overwhelmingly low-income girls of color, children who had been arrested and charged with prostitution.⁠
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It was through this work that Rachel founded GEMS, Girls Educational and Mentoring Services. ⁠
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Rachel's legacy includes: ⁠
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-Passing legislation that protects children ⁠
-Reaching millions of Americans through awareness and cultural change efforts ⁠
-Creating a survivor leadership movement ⁠
-Permanently changing the conversation and landscape on Commercial Sexual Exploitation and domestic trafficking in the U.S. ⁠
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You can learn more of her story through her book Girls Like Us.⁠
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Rachel's work at @gemsgirls is the ultimate example of this year's #WHM theme of "Women Educating and Inspiring Generations"!⁠
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#SheIsPriceless #HopeHeals

At age 22, Rachel Lloyd, a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation, arrived in the US. ⁠

She began her work in the anti-trafficking movement with an organization serving adult women emerging from the commercial sex industry. She spent nights on the streets doing outreach and days visiting Rikers prison and homeless shelters. ⁠

Through that outreach, Rachel began meeting girls as young as 11 years of age. These were overwhelmingly low-income girls of color, children who had been arrested and charged with prostitution.⁠

It was through this work that Rachel founded GEMS, Girls Educational and Mentoring Services. ⁠

Rachel`s legacy includes: ⁠

-Passing legislation that protects children ⁠
-Reaching millions of Americans through awareness and cultural change efforts ⁠
-Creating a survivor leadership movement ⁠
-Permanently changing the conversation and landscape on Commercial Sexual Exploitation and domestic trafficking in the U.S. ⁠

You can learn more of her story through her book Girls Like Us.⁠

Rachel`s work at @gemsgirls is the ultimate example of this year`s #WHM theme of "Women Educating and Inspiring Generations"!⁠

#SheIsPriceless #HopeHeals
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🌈March is National Social Work Month!🌈⁠
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This is a time set aside to honor and recognize the unsung heroes working tirelessly to uplift the lives of vulnerable populations in our nation. ♥️💙⁠
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Here are a few easy ways to show appreciation for the the social workers in your community this month:⁠
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💡Share encouraging words of kindness with a social worker⁠
💡Acknowledge and celebrate the difficult transformational work they do⁠
💡Ask about their purpose and how you can help support their impact⁠
💡Get to know the social services in your community and don't be afraid to refer when you know⁠
💡Consider donating to a social work charity that you believe in⁠
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#SocialWorkers #RestoreSurvivors

🌈March is National Social Work Month!🌈⁠

This is a time set aside to honor and recognize the unsung heroes working tirelessly to uplift the lives of vulnerable populations in our nation. ♥️💙⁠

Here are a few easy ways to show appreciation for the the social workers in your community this month:⁠

💡Share encouraging words of kindness with a social worker⁠
💡Acknowledge and celebrate the difficult transformational work they do⁠
💡Ask about their purpose and how you can help support their impact⁠
💡Get to know the social services in your community and don`t be afraid to refer when you know⁠
💡Consider donating to a social work charity that you believe in⁠

#SocialWorkers #RestoreSurvivors
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🌿Help us find the perfect fit to #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression! 🌿⁠
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Our beloved Founder and Executive Director, Rondy, is preparing to retire this year. When God called Rondy to start RSM, He made it clear to her that she would birth the vision, but the time would come when she must pass it to the next generation. ⁠
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Are you or someone you know equipped and empowered to BE that next generation? Now is your chance to help us move forward in our mission as the new Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries!⁠
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🔗Job description and application link in BIO.⁠
#SheIsNotForSale #EndSexTrafficking

🌿Help us find the perfect fit to #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression! 🌿⁠

Our beloved Founder and Executive Director, Rondy, is preparing to retire this year. When God called Rondy to start RSM, He made it clear to her that she would birth the vision, but the time would come when she must pass it to the next generation. ⁠

Are you or someone you know equipped and empowered to BE that next generation? Now is your chance to help us move forward in our mission as the new Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries!⁠

🔗Job description and application link in BIO.⁠
#SheIsNotForSale #EndSexTrafficking
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🌈If you thought our new website was BIG NEWS...you are NOT going to want to miss what this newsletter contains! 🌈⁠
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This has been a year of Him making "all things new" for RSM and we just love seeing the plans He has for us unfold. 🌿⁠
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Read how God has been FAITHFUL as we have served survivors and how you can celebrate that FAITHFUL-ness with us as we look ahead to the future! 💫⁠
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🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#FAITHFUL2025 #AllThingsNew #Empowering

🌈If you thought our new website was BIG NEWS...you are NOT going to want to miss what this newsletter contains! 🌈⁠

This has been a year of Him making "all things new" for RSM and we just love seeing the plans He has for us unfold. 🌿⁠

Read how God has been FAITHFUL as we have served survivors and how you can celebrate that FAITHFUL-ness with us as we look ahead to the future! 💫⁠

🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#FAITHFUL2025 #AllThingsNew #Empowering
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