WANT TO BECOME INVOLVED?
RFG was founded on the desire to respond to several challenges women and children commonly face when trying to find safety and healing from domestic violence and abuse. Many of the projects and services we currently offer or that are in the planning stage, came about as a result of real women’s experiences and the most pressing needs they felt during the time of safety seeking from abuse. We invite you to check below and pray about if and how God is leading you to assist with your time or financial contributions to help RFG’s initiatives, projects, and services to reach and serve more women!
If you are a woman seeking the assistance of one of our services, check under the Get Help button in the main navigation menu, or click here: Get Started.
Behind Closed Doors Initiative
Abuse happens most often behind closed doors. It’s where it thrives without being detected. Due to this, many women learn to or are expressly told not to speak up when abuse is happening behind their closed doors.
We at RFG know that every woman we are able to reach is another woman, child, or entire family that can be assisted with life giving support and aid…when and where it’s needed most. With this in mind, The Behind Closed Doors Initiative began.
After praying and thinking about how best to reach women in the faith community who are experiencing domestic abuse or violence, the Behind Closed Doors Initiative was born. The program’s goal is to reach women in a way that’s out of sight, so they don’t have to feel ashamed or on display while interacting with RFG outreach materials.
Our goal is to get an RFG Poster in women’s bathroom stalls in as many churches and OBGYN and gynecological offices across the country as possible. We know this is one place that’s private where women can find the life saving information they need—undisturbed.
Whether it’s a new mom toting her little ones behind closed doors into the church bathroom, or an about to be mom at the OBGYN office for her first checkup, or a woman who has been living for many years hiding the abuse in her home, we know women of all ages and stages need a safe space to intersect with this life-saving information! Will you join us in spreading the word to help women find a way out of domestic violence and abuse?
*To print flyers, simply download the PDF file by clicking the button above. File is a single-sided 11x17 with full bleed—we recommend having your church/community center print these through a professional printer (such as: Uprinting, Canva, Shutterfly etc.) If you prefer to have posters mailed to your organization already printed, reach out via our contact page and we will send them to you in the mail! Be sure to note in your email how many female bathroom stalls you have.
Brochures for Display
RFG Brochures are great to put in your church’s vestibule or on a sharing table or rack. They are also great for doctor’s offices (especially OBGYN offices), community centers, or law offices. They help women to identify if they are in a destructive or abusive relationship. And provide actionable steps if they are experiencing abuse. Yet another way you can help to spread the word about domestic violence and abuse and help those who are struggling through it!
*To print brochures, simply download the PDF file by clicking the button here. Files are double sided 8.5x11 with full bleed, and print ready with crop marks—we recommend having your church/community center print these through a professional printer (such as: Uprinting, Canva, Shutterfly etc.) If you prefer to have flyers mailed to your organization already printed, reach out via our contact page and we will send them to you in the mail!
THRIVE GROUPS
Overcomer’s Course & Abuse Recovery Groups
Thrive Groups are designed for churches or small groups to host and run on location or via zoom. Thrive’s first program: The Overcomer’s Course is available now for churches to purchase. It includes training for two co-leaders to facilitate the group, promotional materials for advertising to your community or church, and all of the handouts and 13 video lessons. This course is designed to be run as a small group format for 13 weeks. The Overcomer’s Course is not specifically designed to be a female only course, but can be, or it can be used within the community to help bring overall healing and awareness to abuse and other issues connected with abuse, as well as to help make the church a safer place as people become healthier and more informed. It covers topics such as emotional regulation, healing from old wounds, codependency, and deals with overcoming long standing harmful habits. It also handles topics such as forgiveness, anger, and shame.
Thrive’s Abuse Recovery Course is currently being developed and is projected to be ready sometime in the Summer of 2024. For more information on all current and upcoming Thrive courses visit: https://www.darahashlie.com/thrive-churches.
RFG’s Thrive Group offers a place where people can be vulnerable and authentic. It also provides a safe space for participants where they can make deeper connections, which may not always happen in the church at large. I see it as an integral part of the church as it caters to the mental, emotional, and social health that will help the church to grow and thrive!
Suzanne C.
Support Group Participant
Projects in the Pipeline:
Restoration Homes
Restoration Homes and Farms are RFG’s long-term initiatives, envisioned as a way to support women and children healing from domestic violence and abuse. The dream is to provide safe, affordable housing where women can rebuild their lives. Housing is often a major barrier for women leaving abusive situations, as many struggle with credit, income, and finding pet-friendly options. We are praying for the possibility of securing land for three starter homes, where women could rent at low cost for 1-2 years as they work toward stability.
The property would also include Restoration Farms, which we hope could serve as a retreat center with a lodge for R&R Retreats and ongoing training sessions for those supporting women in DVA situations.
At the heart of this vision is a desire to support healing, provide work opportunities, and offer a sense of community. We’re exploring other ideas for making the project self-sustaining long term and potentially connecting women with local partners to help find jobs. We are also praying for a section of the property for camping or possibly an AirBnB to help with ongoing costs. Though we’re still in the praying and planning stages, our hope is to create a place of restoration and renewal.
Refresh & Restore Retreats
We are excited to announce our upcoming R&R Retreat, which is scheduled to take place virtually in 2026. Born from the founder’s personal journey of rebuilding her life after leaving abuse, this initiative was inspired by her experiences during years in missions, when she and her son looked forward to family camp on home leaves. After separating for safety, she soon realized that many retreats catered to “traditional family units,” leaving women like herself without support. From this, a vision for R&R Retreats was born—designed specifically for women who are not in “traditional family units.”
R&R Retreats are a safe, restorative space for women overcoming abuse, leaving toxic situations, navigating life as single mothers, or grieving the loss of a spouse. These retreats focus on healing, renewal, and community in a world that often feels isolating.
The 2026 virtual R&R Retreat will feature messages, workshops, and activities focused on restoration and healing. It’s a time for women to pause, reflect, and rejuvenate on their journey toward hope—returning to their daily lives refreshed. You’re invited to come and build your tribe and find a community that truly understands what you’re going through.