March 2022

 

Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. - Next Level

Happy New Year Everyone!!! 

I am so excited about 2022 and the vision the LORD gave me for Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. We are excited about our expansion in goods and services to the community, not only in Kentucky, but in Belize.

I am in GREAT expectation of the LORD! Expecting more!!! 

Website: www.sistersroadtofreedom.org 

PayPal: @SistersRoadToFreedom 

 

Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. - the work continues!

Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. continues to serve residents of Fayette County, Lexington, KY through its weekly food pantry and clothing closet. 

2021 has seen an increase in the numbers of families served. However, Sisters Road's services expanded to household items. During 2020-2021 years, Sisters Road handed out masks, hand sanitizers, cleaning supplies and other items relating to the ovid-19 pandemic. 

With the addition of the fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, eggs and meats were also distributed.

Parents were able to receive diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, baby clothes, and baby accessories, from crib bedding to baby bouncer, etc.  

For more information contact: 

Therese Wright, Director at (859) 536-7677; sistersroadtofreedominc@gmail.com 

For a tax deductible financial donation: PayPal @SistersRoadToFreedom

 

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#GivingTuesday - In Support of Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc.

 

It is #GivingTuesday and I am believing GOD for a miracle!!!!! 

 Over ten (10) years ago, GOD gave me the vision for the non-profit, Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. Today, we are serving more families than ever before!!! 

We started mobile from library location to another location, or Community Action Council. A few years later, the church I attend extended courtesy for us to serve out of their location. However, in 2019, the 
church relocated and downsized leaving us without a location. We were blessed to receive a welcome from another church. However, with the church now back to in-person services, the space we have been utilizing has been significantly decreased, leaving us to serve with limitations. 

So, here we are!!!! I am believing GOD for a miracle that we are able to obtain a building of our own!!!! Sister Road To Freedom, Inc. will continue to meet the needs of families and we desire to do so in a place we can call "home"! 

Please consider making a donation or if you know a realtor or a business owner who may be able to help us!! THANK YOU!!!!

THANKS to everyone who  has been supporting us over the years and continue to do so!!!

Grateful,

Therese 

Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. - October Outdoor Market

Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. will be holding an Outdoor Market on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10am to 12noon!

 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021 - Forms of Abuse

Abuse can come in many forms, including emotional and psychological abuse. In fact, nearly half of all men and women experience this form of abuse from an intimate partner. #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM

Forms of Abuse

Physical Abuse

Physical abuse is a powerful way that an abusive person gets and keeps their partner under control and it instills an environment of constant fear.  While physical abuse is the form of abuse that is most commonly known, it may or may not be a part of an abusive relationship.  If physical abuse is present early in the relationship, it commonly gets worse over time.  If there is no physical abuse in the relationship, it may begin to occur when the victim is pregnant or when the victim is considering leaving the relationship.

Physical violence may include: hitting, punching, kicking, slapping, strangling, smothering, using or threatening to use weapons, shoving, interrupting your sleep, throwing things, destroying property, hurting or killing pets, and denying medical treatment.

Sexual Abuse

Some form of sexual abuse is common in abusive relationships but it is often the least discussed.  It can be subtle or overt.  The impact on the victim is commonly feelings of shame and humiliation.

Sexual abuse may include: physically forcing sex, making you feel fearful about saying no to sex, forcing sex with other partners, forcing you to participate in demeaning or degrading sexual acts, violence or name calling during sex, and denying contraception or protection from sexually transmitted diseases.

Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse occurs in some form in all abusive relationships.  It is a very effective tactic used by abusive partners to obtain power and control and it can cause extreme damage to the victim’s self esteem.  Commonly, emotional abuse makes the victim feel like they are responsible for the abuse and to feel crazy, worthless and hopeless.  It is so damaging that many survivors of domestic violence report that they would have rather “be hit” than endure the ongoing psychic damage of emotional abuse.

Emotional abuse can include: constant put downs or criticisms, name calling, “crazy making”, acting superior, minimizing the abuse or blaming you for their behavior, threatening and making you feel fearful, isolating you from family and friends, excessive jealously, accusing you of having affairs, and watching where you go and who you talk to.

Financial Abuse

This form of abuse is one of the least commonly known but one of the most powerful tactic of entrapping a victims in the relationship.  It is so powerful that many victims of abuse describe it as the main reason that they stayed in an abusive relationship or went back to one.

Some forms of financial abuse include: giving you an allowance, not letting you have your own money, hiding family assets, running up debt, interfering with your job, and ruining your credit.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Greetings and Happy Fall Everyone!

1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and today I bring attention to domestic violence that SOME1 you care about is likely experiencing #DomesticViolence, whether you can see it or not. That SOME1 may be a family member, a neighbor, a coworker, a friend - 1 isn't just a number. #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM