• 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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    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

     

    August 2024

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    August

     

    August is the 8th month of the year. The number 8 represents victory, prosperity and overcoming. 8 is also considered a lucky number in Japan, but the reason is different from that in Chinese Culture. Eight gives an idea of growing prosperous because the letter broadens gradually. The number 8 symbolizes balance and inner stability. August is also Diversity Awareness Month.

     

    Loving Our Neighbor

    Fear and lack of understanding can present us from loving our neighbor. If we pray His assistance, God will help us reach out to our neighbor with His love.

    O, Christ, when we do not understand our neighbors, nor they us, help us to think more about how we could understand them and less about how they could understand us. May we never let fear keep us from speaking or acting, nor carelessness increase misunderstanding.

    AVERY BROOKE.PLAIN PRAYERS IN A COMPLICATED WORLD (1995)  

     

    Sometimes Love Means Letting Go

    One of the hardest things about loving someone is when we must helplessly watch them make wrong decisions and learn life’s lessons the hard way. Every parent knows the ache of watching the children we love make foolish choices.

    Sometimes love hurts especially when we see loved ones heading for danger. We call to them, “Watch out!” We grab at them back to a safe place. But they don’t listen. They break loose, ignoring our warnings. And we must stand on safe ground and let them go to learn the hard way. And if our love is enduring, we stand with open arms to welcome them back when they finally decide, I am finished with danger, and I must go home. And if our love is true, we do not hold to, “I told you so,” but “I love you even so.

     

     

    TREASURY OF GOD’S VIRTUES/Elaine Wright Colvin and Elaine Creasman

     

    DSB © 2024

  • 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

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