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
Rev. Marguerite Lee
President/Founder
Tonya Frye
Treasurer
Danielle Nicholson
Secretary
Pamela Pate-Franklin
Board Member
Min. Debora Blakney
Board Member
Pastor Ekemini Ibanga
Board Member
Carnel Hoover
Board Member
Joan Dunn
Board Member
Tiffany Byrd
Advisor
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.
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
Stay Connected!
Get quick updates, latest news, and more.
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
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move from domestic violence.
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The Purple Corner
January 2024
The Month of April
April is the fourth Month of the year in which we honor Child Abuse Awareness Month. Throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. This month Beauty for Ashes shares this poem, A Cry for Help by Barbara Green.
A child so small so vulnerable and weak,
helpless, powerless not allowed to speak.
Lying awake in bed knowing he'll soon appear
Frightened and trapped living a torturous nightmare.
Body is shaking trembling within preparing for
the terrible acts of sin.
Left all alone
with no one in sight.
The abused child cries silently
all through the night.
How does one heal from such a horrible crime?
The scars, the damage lasts a lifetime.
Emotionally I struggle to make it through.
Not knowing why I feel and act the way I do.
The tragedy is over but the turmoil is still there
I wonder, if my outbursts, is a way to see if anyone cares.
Please!God help me
I cry out
with so much anguish
fear and doubt.This April, let’s have some compassion for Abused Children.
Much Love from Beauty for Ashes Ministry.
DSB © 2024
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