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    Partner with us Today!

    Our Please Cover Me project is an opportunity to help restore dignity to rape and domestic violence survivors. Contact us to donate today.

  • MISSION

    We provide nationwide advocacy, education, and support to victims, survivors, the faith community, organizations, and businesses invested in expanding their knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence.

    VISION 

     

    To eradicate domestic violence and create a world where all women are safe and respected.

    HISTORY

    In 2003, Rev. Marguerite Lee wanted to provide help and resources for women affected by domestic violence. Being a survivor herself, Rev. Lee wanted to use her experiences and her platform and influence as a clergy member to help the women, their families, and the faith community expand their knowledge of intimate partner violence dynamics. Beauty for Ashes Ministry started as a domestic violence program at her local church. Led by a passion for hurting people and the unction of the Holy Spirit, Beauty for Ashes Ministry became incorporated by the state in 2006. By 2007, Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. attained its non-profit status.

  • ABOUT US

  • MEET the BOARD

    A team commited to eradicating domestic violence

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    Rev. Marguerite Lee

    President/Founder

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    Tonya Frye

    Treasurer

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    Danielle Nicholson

    Secretary

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    Pamela Pate-Franklin

    Board Member

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    Min. Debora Blakney

    Board Member

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    Pastor Ekemini Ibanga

    Board Member

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    Joan Dunn

    Board Member

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    Annette Porter-Wilkins

    Board Member

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    Tiffany Byrd

    Advisor

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    Tony Porter

    Advisor

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    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.

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    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

    How/Why the Church Can Help End Domestic Violence

    What Is a Healthy Relationship?

     

     

     

    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.

     

    Also we have:

    SOS: Sisters Offering Support

    Make the Connection Talk Show

    Meet Me At the Well

     

    Annual Events

    Once a year we provide special events for women which are safe spaces fill with inspiration, encouragement, hope, and support.

     

    These Annual Events are:

    Pamper Me Day

    COVER Me

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    Stay Connected!

    Get quick updates, latest news, and more.

  • RESOURCES

  • National

  • 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

  • Help Someone

    Every amount given helps someone

    move from domestic violence.

  • The Purple Corner

    April 2025

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    April 2025

    April is the fourth month of the year and is also Sexual Assault and Abuse Awareness Month.

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign observed in April in the United States. It aims to raise public awareness about sexual assault, educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence, and advocate for survivors’ rights. The 2025 theme for SAAM is “Together We Act. United We Change.”

    This month, we are highlighting the following facts about sexual assault:

    • Each year there are about 293,000 people sexually assaulted, 44% of whom are under the age of 18. This sexual violence can have devastating psychological, emotional and physical effects on survivors — including self-blame, post-traumatic stress, dissociation, self-harm, depression and substance abuse. Creating art can address these effects, giving survivors new perspectives on these difficult experiences.
    • Sexual violence is a widespread issue affecting people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Understanding the scope of the problem is essential for creating meaningful solutions.
    • Every year, there are about 293,000 people sexually assaulted, 44% of whom are under the age of 18. This sexual violence can have devastating psychological, emotional, and physical effects on survivors — including self-blame, post-traumatic stress, dissociation, self-harm, depression, and substance abuse. Creating art can address these effects, giving survivors new perspectives on these difficult experiences.
    • One in six women and one in 33 men in the US have been victims of attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.
    • 94% of women who experience rape or sexual assault report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within two weeks.

    Certain groups face a higher risk of sexual violence, including:

    • College students. Female students aged 18-24 are significantly more likely than other women to experience sexual violence.
    • LGBTQ+ individuals. Members of the LGBTQ+ community experience sexual violence at higher rates than their heterosexual peers.
    • Children and teenagers. One in nine girls and one in 20 boys under 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult.

    DSB © 2025

  • CONTACT US

  • Don't be afraid to reach out.

    You + us = awesome.

    8511 Davis Lake Pkwy, Ste C6-157, Charlotte, NC
    Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM
    980-474-1472
    980-474-1472
    beaut4ashesmin@aol.com

  • BFAM Policies

  • Privacy Policy

    We recognize that online privacy is important to you. Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. created this Privacy Statement to demonstrate our firm commitment to protecting the privacy of our online visitors and donors by helping you understand the kind of information we collect through our website and how we use that information. This policy contains pertinent information that impacts our use of your personal data. Please read this policy carefully.

    Privacy Statement

    We do not collect or use personal information (as described below) except as discussed in this Privacy Statement. Our internal purposes include tracking the kinds and number of visitors, analyzing the performance of the Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. website, and publicizing services, activities, and any future development efforts. We will also use your personal information to contact you, when necessary, in response to your inquiries. We do not share, sell, or intentionally make your personal information available to third parties or the public. As used in this Privacy Statement, "personal information" includes any information provided on service requests and other response forms received by Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc.

     

    Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. does not share or sell our donor and mailing lists. Our present fund-raising methodologies are confined to targeted mailings to those on our mailing lists and campaigns or events organized by Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. staff and volunteers. Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. does not offer goods or services such as credit/debit cards in exchange for monetary and/or in-kind donations. We have no connection with any organization/business that may make such an offer. Email us if you have been approached by an organization purporting to make such an offer on behalf of Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. We remind you not to share any personal information with unknown callers over the phone.

    Website Links

    This site contains links to sites not owned or operated by Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc. is not responsible for such websites' privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of all publicly accessible websites.

    Contacting the Website

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or would like to request the correction or deletion of your personal information from our database, please email Rev. Marguerite Lee or call 980-474-1472.

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