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Giving Tuesday – November 29

Carissa Elliott December 13, 2024

As this calendar year is winding down, we’re remembering all that God has done at Rest Stop Ministries, and know that He is still bringing forth new life! In preparation for Giving Tuesday on November 29, we have been reflecting on Isaiah 43:19, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” All throughout this year, we have seen God doing “new things” time and again in the lives of the residents at RSM and within this ministry. This month, we are sharing stories of some of these special moments. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to hear stories from RSM staff and partners – We hope they are an encouragement to you! On Giving Tuesday, we ask that you’ll prayerfully give a one-time or recurring gift of $5, $50, $500, or $5000 to sustain the restorative residential program at Rest Stop Ministries, and provide the opportunity for resident survivors to experience a “new thing”! Will you join us? GIVE HERE!

10th Annual Gala: Final Report

Carissa Elliott December 13, 2024

THANK YOU for joining us in person and virtually for our 10th Annual Gala, Revival: Reprise & Reunion! We loved sharing stories of the many people God placed in our path, partnering with us in such generous ways so that we could grow to where we are today, and the testimonies of two survivors, including one of our graduates. Through their stories, it is apparent how needed long-term holistic restorative services are, as well as continued support for women who have graduated from our program. Our Annual Gala is our largest fundraising event each year to support our general operational funds. Our goal this year was $100,000, and together, you raised $95,530.36! We consider it our sacred privilege to continue expanding the ways we can serve survivors with excellence, and we’re grateful for YOUR support so that we may keep our doors open. THANK YOU! If you have been considering joining our community of support and would like to help us reach our goal of $100,000, click here! Thank you to this year’s Sponsors: Platinum-Level: Dillon Transportation LLC Gold-Level: Jeff & Renee Mathis Silver-Level: DH Management Services HCA Healthcare/ TriStar Health Momentum Law, PLLC Bronze-Level: Pinnacle Financial Partners Southwestern Advantage Team Tart Realtors

6-Year Impact Report + Vision Strategy

Carissa Elliott December 13, 2024

Rest Stop Ministries was called into being in June 2011, and we opened the doors of Tennessee’s first long-term residential restoration program designed solely for adult female survivors of sex trafficking in November 2015. Since then, we have had the sacred privilege of serving 44 precious survivors at Good Hope Farms. We are delighted to share the story of Rest Stop Ministries and Good Hope Farms with you! We invite you to read through our first-ever Impact Report filled with significant outcomes data from 6 years of serving survivors, stories of precious women who have walked through our doors, our future vision for RSM, and so much more. We hope you will rejoice with us for all God has done, and are compelled to join us on our journey! Click here to view the 6-Year Impact Report + Vision Strategy! (PDF)

Giving Tuesday – November 29

10th Annual Gala: Final Report

6-Year Impact Report + Vision Strategy

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