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.
MEET the BOARD
A team commited to eradicating domestic violence
Rev. Marguerite Lee
President/Founder
Tonya Frye
Treasurer
Danielle Nicholson
Secretary
Pamela Pate-Franklin
Board Member
Min. Debora Blakney
Board Member
Joan Dunn
Board Member
Annette Porter-Wilkins
Board Member
Tony Porter
Advisor
Judge Keith Smith
Advisor
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The Purple Corner
March 2026
March 2026
March is Women’s History Month, and we want to pause to honor and celebrate some women who have blazed the trail in the movement to end gender bias and violence against women. There are too many to feature in this small space so we will just name a few and encourage you to research others. See their faces, say their names and honor their spaces in history.
Tarana Burke founded the #MeToo movement in 2006 to address the inequity of resources for marginalized women who were experiencing violence. A community of survivors was created around the world.
Rosa Parks was a sexual assault investigator for the NAACP before the bus protests. Her efforts brought national attention to the challenges faced by black women experiencing violence.
Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad and is known as the black female Moses because of her role in leading slaves to freedom.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a Supreme Court Justice and is known for her involvement in championing for gender equality.
Maya Angelou is celebrated for her poetry, books and civil rights activism.
T Burke e hashtag campaign #WhyIStayed in 2014 to shift the conversation from victim-blaming to understanding the dynamics of domestic abuse. Sometimes we ask the wrong questions.
Let’s never forget the value of womanhood, sisterhood and the contributions of these women and others who sacrificed to make life better for all women. They showed bravery in going against all odds to make their voices heard so women who came behind them would be courageous and do the same.
We celebrate these women and the many others who have and are contributing to the movement to eradicate violence against women. Join us in praying for those who are still doing the work today.
To all women, remember you are valued, appreciated and we celebrate you 365 days of the year!
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