Community + Connection

Our Executive Director is a columnist for the Christian Reformed Church’s Do Justice blog. Here’s an excerpt from her contribution in May.

Like many around the globe, my ministry, my family, and I have had to make changes to our way of life in light of COVID-19. This spring, Restorations had been looking forward to completing the renovations of our home where we hope to launch our residential program for survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation later this year. COVID-19 has brought disappointments – like turning away a large group of volunteers from local CRC churches who had been eagerly waiting to help paint the house.

We have also felt God’s prompting to be bold and courageous this season. For the past year, I have been discerning launching a peer support group for survivors, a place where they could share with and lean on one another. When the realities of COVID-19 hit, it was apparent that those who were already the most vulnerable and marginalized in our society experienced heightened impacts of isolation, and we were spurred to action. 

To read more about how we have launched our peer support group and feedback from survivors about what they are experiencing this season, head over to the full post found on the Do Justice blog! 

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