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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🌲Celebrate the Season with 12 Days of Impact! 🌲⁠
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This month's newsletter gives a sneak peek into our upcoming 12 Days of Impact. 👀 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, beginning Saturday, December 13th, to hear stories of how your momentous support has changed her life! 🦋⁠
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#12DaysofImpact #Faithful2025 #EndOfYearGiving #SupportNonprofits #'RestoreSurvivors #EndSexTrafficking #SheIsNotForSale

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🌻Together, we can help her reimagine her life!🌻⁠
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This Giving Tuesday, you can help rewrite her story and give her HOPE for the future with a gift in any amount.🐝⁠
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Your generosity provides safe housing, trauma-informed clinical care, and workforce empowerment through our Hope Enterprise, Good Hope Farms. Here at RSM, she is starting a brand new life, free from exploitation and oppression! 🕊️⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #EndSexTrafficking #HopeGrowsHere #GivingTuesday #CharitableDonation #HumanTraffickingAwareness

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⏲️ Time is ticking! ⏲️⁠
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Voting ends soon for Zeffy's $10k giveaway, and RSM is in the running! 💙👏🏽⁠
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We'd be grateful for your vote to help us in our mission to #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression! 🌿🕊️⁠
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VOTE NOW using the link in the comments⤵️!⁠
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#Zeffy10kGiveaway #CommunitySupport #GrowinginFreedom #GivingTuesday2025

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🌿Every day, she takes brave steps towards freedom from the traumas of her past! 🌿⁠
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This Giving Tuesday, YOU can help her go even further. 🌈Zeffy is giving away $10k, and with your vote, RSM could win! 👏🏾⁠
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Vote NOW using the link in the comments! ⬇️⁠
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#Zeffy10kGiveaway #CommunitySupport #RestoreSurvivors #ChampionsofHope #CommunityInAction

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💙Thank you In Advance!💙⁠
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We're grateful to Zeffy for this opportunity to win $10,000 in their Giving Tuesday Giveaway, and we're thankful to you for supporting us with your vote! 🙏🏽⁠
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If you have just 30 seconds, please click the link in the comments and vote for RSM. ✅⁠
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We couldn't uphold our mission to #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression without you, our FAITHFUL supporters! 🫶🏾⁠
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#GivingTuesday #Faithful2025 #HopeGrowsHere #HumanTraffickingAwareness

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📻Michele and Kala have been invited to the Coleman & Company radio show by Senator Pody!📻⁠
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Join us LIVE tomorrow at 7 am on FM 98.9 or listen live using the link in the comments to show your support for current anti-trafficking advocacy efforts and the cost-free restorative care we provide to survivors RSM! 🌿💙⁠
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Help us spread the word by pushing the LIKE and SHARE buttons on this post! 👍🏽💥⁠
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#HumanTrafficking Awareness #LocalRadio #WANTFM #AdvocateForFreedom

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