Rest Stop Ministries, Inc.
Rest Stop Ministries' Mission and Vision are in our name! The mission of Rest Stop Ministries is to comprehensively restore survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. The vision is to stop the criminal oppression of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.
RSM operates with sustainable excellence our long-term residential restoration program in the Nashville, TN area for adult female survivors of domestic sex trafficking; a safe and beautiful place where female survivors are offered an array of restorative services while living in a loving and supportive trauma-informed community.
We opened our doors in November 2015 and are getting excellent outcomes. We have a current capacity for 9 women, and plan to grow and expand our service reach as funding permits.
The primary goal of our program is to inspire these women to reimagine their lives and to empower and equip them to live healthy, financially independent, purpose-filled lives.
Our strategic vision includes continuing to develop Good Hope Farms: the Hope Enterprise & Workforce Empowerment pillar of our residential restoration program, which officially launched in 2021, to provide safe and accessible job training and initial employment opportunities, Alumni Aftercare to provide continued supportive services for clients and graduates, as well as an Advocacy/Education arm at www.endsextrafficking.com, our newly purchased domain for education and awareness.
RSM operates with sustainable excellence our long-term residential restoration program in the Nashville, TN area for adult female survivors of domestic sex trafficking; a safe and beautiful place where female survivors are offered an array of restorative services while living in a loving and supportive trauma-informed community.
We opened our doors in November 2015 and are getting excellent outcomes. We have a current capacity for 9 women, and plan to grow and expand our service reach as funding permits.
The primary goal of our program is to inspire these women to reimagine their lives and to empower and equip them to live healthy, financially independent, purpose-filled lives.
Our strategic vision includes continuing to develop Good Hope Farms: the Hope Enterprise & Workforce Empowerment pillar of our residential restoration program, which officially launched in 2021, to provide safe and accessible job training and initial employment opportunities, Alumni Aftercare to provide continued supportive services for clients and graduates, as well as an Advocacy/Education arm at www.endsextrafficking.com, our newly purchased domain for education and awareness.
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What type of in-kind donations do you accept and when are these donations most helpful?
We accept household goods and office supplies including: toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, trash bags, planners, printer paper, stamps, and stationary.Gift cards are ALWAYS welcome! Some of our favorites are Walmart, Amazon, Google Play, Lowe's, and local fast food restaurants.
Please visit our website for more information.
In addition to funding, how can someone support your organization?
There are many ways to partner with Rest Stop Ministries!Sustain Hope by partnering financially: Give through our secure Kindful platform by clicking the Donate button on our website (www.reststopministries.org), or text GIVE to 615-527-8525. Checks may be mailed to PO Box 156, Hermitage, TN 37076.
Volunteer opportunities include, but aren't limited to: Teaching a skill or leading an activity with residents, providing transportation, property & grounds maintenance, hospitality, administrative tasks, and assisting with events.
RSM works collaboratively with medical, mental health, dental, legal, and other community partners to provide services necessary for each resident to pursue restoration in all areas of her life. Contact us for more information on partnership opportunities.
In addition, we love providing opportunities for social and educational outings for our residents. To provide free or discounted tickets to local attractions, museums, movies, theater, concerts, sporting events, etc., please contact us.
We depend on the generous support of our community to provide exceptional restorative care to women who have survived the abuse and exploitation of trafficking in their lives. Thank you!
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Executive Director/CEO
Rondy Smith
Board Chair
Ken Glaus
Year of Incorporation
2013
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