Beauty For Ashes Ministry, Inc.
Isaiah 61:1-4
About Us
Beauty For Ashes Ministry, INC exists to empower people to live free (from abuse) through the mandates of Isaiah 61:1-4.
By reaching out a helping hand, we aim to educate, advocate and eradicate domestic violence.
Bridging the gap between the secular and the sacred.
At Beauty For Ashes Ministry, INC we provide a Biblical perspective on violence by addressing religious issues frequently raised in matters of abuse. Additionally, we provide resources and spiritual support to victims and their families. For clergy and lay leaders, we offer training through various educational venues such as workshops, seminars and conferences.
We also partner with local domestic violence agencies to ensure effective ministry to victims and their families; thus, bridging the gap between the sacred and the secular.
Leadership
Rev. Marguerite Lee....................President/Founder
Paulette Heath Newby...................Treasurer
Danielle Erwin.............................................Secretary
Pamela Pate-Franklin....................................Board Member
Minister Debora Blakney.......................................Board Member
Pastor Ekemini Ibanga.........................Board Member
Tony Porter......................................................Advisor
Keith Smith.....................................................Advisor
Why We Exist
1 in 4
females will be the victims of domestic violence in their lifetimes.
95%
of victims are female.
10%
of men who are murdered each year are killed by their female partners in self-defense.
50%
of the incidents of domestic violence go unreported.
3,500+
women are beaten to death each year.
50%
of American women are safer on the streets than in their own home.
Every 15 seconds
a woman is abused by an intimate partner.
1.5 million
high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
70%
of college students say they have been sexually coerced.
Ages
12-18
is when violent behavior typically begins
33%
of teens in abusive relationships ever report being abused.
58%
of parents cannot correctly identify signs of abuse.
What We Do
Pamper Me Day
Each year, Beauty For Ashes Ministry, INC host a "Pamper Me Day" for residents of Charlotte Mecklenburg Battered Women's Shelter.
The women enjoy free manicures, facial and makeup application tutorials as well as massages, haircuts and glamor shots. The children enjoy age appropriate games and activities before rejoining their mothers for dinner and dessert.
By providing a safe environment for both the women and their children to be pampered and loved, we aim to show the love of Christ and remind these women of their worth.
If you are interested in supporting our next Pamper Me Day, please contact us at beaut4ashesmin@aol.com
Education
Beauty For Ashes Ministry, INC offers a variety of workshops, presentations, keynotes and trainings for the faith community and beyond. All trainings are geared towards the audience.
Topics for discussion are:
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- Domestic Violence and the Church
- Teen Dating Relationships
- Child Abuse Awareness
Curriculum
Beauty For Ashes Ministry, INC. has a curriculum specifically designed to help churches launch their own domestic violence ministry.
For more information on this curriculum and how to set up a training for your church (clergy or lay leaders), please contact us directly.
Ongoing Events
We are continually collecting items for donation to local battered women and other domestic violence and sexual assault agencies.
Resources
National
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit online at www.thehotline.org
A CALL TO MEN - visit online at www.acalltomen.org
The Rave Project - visit online at www.theRAVEproject.org
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline - visit online at www.loveisrespect.org or call 1-866-331-9474
No More- visit online at www.nomore.org
Local
- North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence - visit online at www.nccadv.org
- Police 911 (emergencies)
- Mecklenburg County CCS Prevention and Intervention Services- call at 704-336-3210
- Safe Alliance Hope Line - call at 980-771-4673
- Baitul Hemayah, Inc - call at 704-249-3790
The Purple Corner
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
A national effort to raise awareness and protect teens from dating violence.
Dating violence is the intentional use of abusive tactics and physical force in order to obtain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
As a parent/guardian or teacher of teenagers do you have 20/20 vision when it comes to teen dating? Does your teen have clear vision in recognizing the red flags of an abusive relationship? What or who are the role models by which they measure their relationships? The answers to these questions will give you a good picture of what love looks like to teens.
Did you know?
About one in three teens and young adults experiences some form of dating abuse
Women between 16 and 24 are at the greatest risk of becoming domestic violence victims
Red Flags:
Attempts to control or boss you around
Intimidates you into fearing how he/she will react to what you say or do
Blames you when he/she mistreats you
Pressures you into having sex, watching pornography
Loses temper quickly and is violent
Calls you out of your name
Prescription for a healthy relationship:
Trust and support
Supporting and encouraging partner in having own friends
Respecting one another’s opinions
Non-threatening behavior
Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict
Communication- open, honest and affirming
Resources:
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1 866- 331-9474
Loveisrespect.org
Beaut4ashesmin.org
Let’s work together to promote safe and healthy relationships.
Contact Us
For more information, contact us at 980-474-1472 or to request our services please complete this contact form.
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