https://www.unitedsouls.org/services-for-survivors daily 0.75 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/65922694-505d-4a4b-8290-6d86b5b583c5/71BD887E-DEF2-4FFF-BD18-AE0467C4E18B.jpeg For Survivors It begins with Healing. The first step to transformation begins with inner healing. It is common for victims of domestic violence to suffer from depression, recurring nightmares, self-harm, panic attacks, substance abuse and more. We help survivors heal from the trauma of their abuse through faith-based principles such as prayer, reading of scripture, spiritual fasting and deliverance. Through this process, false beliefs and toxic behavior are soon replaced with a renewed mind filled with truth, self-love and improved mental and spiritual health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1588097075923-AE34PIX2BQJHUBQ3SAZA/job+training.jpg For Survivors It continues with Job Training. We are also dedicated to advancing careers for women. Our hands-on job training provides survivors the experience necessary to join the workforce and secure gainful employment. Under the guidance of career professionals, survivors are mentored in different departmental positions to determine where their talents are strongest and passion burns brightest. In a safe and nurturing environment, survivors learn essential skills such as computer literacy, work collaboration, effective communication, leadership and problem-solving. We complete our training with resume building classes, social media workshops, public speaking engagements and mock job interviews. As survivors become financially independent and able to live without the assistance of social services and charity, hope is restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1589025917924-JJ8WB5Z230JDJM9HGL5U/services-for-survivors-education-scholarships.jpg For Survivors It finishes with Education. We believe women can achieve immeasurably more than they could ever imagine, ask or dream. Once survivors experience healing, understand their gifts and know their identity, we then help them grow in purpose. Education is a crucial element to growth. For this reason, we allocate a portion of our fundraising monies toward scholarships; giving survivors an opportunity to earn that long-desired high school diploma, vocational certificate or undergraduate degree. A purpose-driven life is the firm foundation survivors need to rebuild their families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1603293456333-6PXN6YN26VH280X874CT/services-for-survivors-advocacy-community.jpg For Survivors Education also happens within the context of community. We raise awareness to address the common misconceptions surrounding domestic violence, provide literature clarifying what constitutes abuse and challenge behaviors still deemed acceptable. We also provide schools, churches and local agencies resources to help them identify and appropriately respond to abuse. Finally, we host seminars, forums and conferences on a wide variety of topics from victim’s rights to inspiring stories of survivor transformation. Visit our Events page for further information. https://www.unitedsouls.org/home daily 1.0 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1614191499792-ASY5AGFBPNEQ7S9I9RHJ/who-we-serve.jpg United Souls for Women - Empowering Women to Escape Domestic Abuse Who we Serve We serve any woman who has experienced domestic abuse regardless of her age, economic status, race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1597683643873-RNZBYJZEZ4YGPJCZHDS2/our-faith.jpg United Souls for Women - Empowering Women to Escape Domestic Abuse Our Faith The foundation of our faith is to know God more deeply through Jesus Christ. We share the saving grace, healing power and love of Jesus with female survivors of domestic abuse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604533764197-RRT9PWVJ3MLC4AFHW8RK/our-commitment.jpg United Souls for Women - Empowering Women to Escape Domestic Abuse Our Commitment Many women who experience abuse cannot leave because of a lack of resources. Without steady income, strong mental health, daycare for children and affordable housing, they remain prisoners to their environment. United Souls for Women is committed to providing survivors the tools necessary to break the chains holding them captive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1589553186870-ODQR4ULIPD4OM2SJ4PX6/contact%2Bus.jpg United Souls for Women - Empowering Women to Escape Domestic Abuse https://www.unitedsouls.org/mission daily 0.75 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1603993720947-8QTIUGUJMQJIRUJN08UJ/mission-statement.jpg Mission - Mission Our mission is to renew the minds, restore the hope and rebuild the families of women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Welcome to United Souls for Women. Founded in 2020, we are a charity organization committed to transforming the lives of women and children who have experienced abuse. By providing access to Christian counseling, hands-on job training and education, we equip women with the tools necessary to escape abuse and effect systemic change for generations. We invite you to join us in fulfilling our mission. — Melanie McDermott, Founder & CEO https://www.unitedsouls.org/events daily 0.75 2023-10-12 https://www.unitedsouls.org/events/soulcare-for-women-1 monthly 0.5 2023-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/b40ff7c7-7117-40d1-925d-3a206c3e61fa/IMG_6131.jpeg Events - Soulcare for Women - It’s Time to Heal Pastor Sharon Magapu of Bethel International Ministries hosts ongoing sessions of Soul Care for Women, a biblical pathway to inner healing and deliverance. Women talk honestly about their experiences and feelings, especially those sometimes too difficult to initiate. Topics of discussion include depression, injustice, loneliness, regret, insecurities, perfectionism, financial struggles, parenting, addictions, traumatic events and anything else keeping us awake at night. Classes are free and meet via Zoom every other week. For more information please send an email with your name and cell phone number to info@unitedsouls.org. https://www.unitedsouls.org/events/soulcare-for-women monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/773a1496-9c66-4ef3-b038-762b4cbfc91a/Soulcare+for+Women.jpeg Events - Soulcare for Women - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unitedsouls.org/events/soul-care-for-women monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/26611226-330c-44ff-94b2-0d3fccb66aff/IMG_1014.jpg Events - Soul Care for Women - It’s Time to Heal Pastor Sharon Magapu of Bethel International Ministries hosts ongoing sessions of Soul Care for Women, a biblical pathway to inner healing and deliverance. Women talk honestly about their experiences and feelings, especially those sometimes too difficult to initiate. Topics of discussion include depression, injustice, loneliness, regret, insecurities, perfectionism, financial struggles, parenting, addictions, traumatic events and anything else keeping us awake at night. Classes are free and meet via Zoom every other week. For more information please send an email with your name and cell phone number to info@unitedsouls.org. https://www.unitedsouls.org/events/roundtable-discussion monthly 0.5 2021-11-17 https://www.unitedsouls.org/join-us-careers-volunteer daily 0.75 2023-07-16 https://www.unitedsouls.org/team daily 0.75 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604947772718-0EFLJH2ROH4XJH6S6VR6/Melanie-Rogan-CEO.jpg Team Melanie McDermott, Founder & CEO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604945664503-XNTLMLB89298HNACKH7B/claudia-pardo-board-director.jpg Team - Claudia Pardo, Board Director Claudia Pardo, Board Director Claudia graduated from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and currently is a Partner at Innosight based out of its European office in Switzerland. Prior to joining Innosight, she served as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company and has held several global commercial roles including Senior Vice President and Managing Director for The Nielsen Company. Claudia currently lives near Geneva with her husband and four children. She enjoys the outdoors and is an avid cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604945708082-C79Z1M4ZSGGY2A741MMX/Ivette-Hershey-Board-Director.jpg Team - Ivette Hershey, Board Director Ivette Hershey, Board Director Ivette grew up in Bolivia and came to the United States to attend college. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University. Ivette currently works in operations overseeing business initiatives for a major online travel agency while keeping a pulse on customer experiences and KPI's. She is also a former art teacher and the creator of Art by Ivette, LLC. Ivette is a blessed mom of twin boys and her faith and friendships fuel her purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/3d10dc95-7683-432b-aa23-23ffaf71bdb9/IMG_0740.jpeg Team - Natascia Hatch, CPA, Board Treasurer Natascia McCraight, Board Treasurer Natascia is currently the Director of Production Planning and Finance at Iconic Marine Group. She is also the Founding Partner of N.M. McCraight, PLLC. Previously, Natascia worked at Hatteras Yachts as its Chief Program Manager. She is also a former teacher, successful inventor and auditor at Arthur Andersen. Natascia is the mother of three beautiful kids, an avid marathon runner and loves inspiring others to become the greatest version of themself. https://www.unitedsouls.org/abuse daily 0.75 2022-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604952842746-TFBYV5F7U19957JBSN7Z/physical-abuse.jpg Abuse - Physical Abuse Perhaps the most recognized form is physical abuse. Behaviors include: Hitting, slapping, punching, kicking Burning Strangulation Being held captive Damaging personal property Refusing medical care and/or controlling medication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604952489641-98Y2WTM5CMLE3C4X0IHY/emotional-abuse.jpg Abuse - Emotional Abuse Photo by stockimagesbank/iStock / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604952788876-CW03PX0AP8QJY8DA6U6D/sexual-abuse.jpeg Abuse - Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse ravages the soul, causing unimaginable damage. Sexual abuse is not about sex. It is about power and includes any sexual behavior performed without a person’s consent. Examples include: Hurting a person physically during sex Forcing a person to have sex with other people Pressuring a person to have sex when they don’t want to Pursuing sexual activity when a person is not fully conscious or too afraid to say no https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1589560952521-QLOH6ML80299IWPHE60X/cyber-technological-abuse.jpg Abuse - Technological & Cyber Abuse Technological and cyber abuse includes the use of technology to control and/or stalk a person. It can happen to people of all ages, but it is more common among teenagers who use technology and social media to interact in a manner often unmonitored by adults. Examples include: Demanding to know a person’s passwords Hacking into a person’s email or personal accounts Impersonating a person’s online identity or creating fake social media accounts in order to harm another’s reputation or relationships The gathering of photos, videos or personal information to be used online for the purpose of threatening, humiliating or harassing another Monitoring interactions via social media for tracking purposes Using spyware or tracking devices in a person’s cell phone or computer to monitor their location, phone calls or messages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1604952247949-8MHA4O3S45LDT5I7L2LD/financial-abuse.jpg Abuse - Financial Abuse Photo by tommaso79/iStock / Getty Images https://www.unitedsouls.org/donate daily 0.75 2020-11-30 https://www.unitedsouls.org/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://www.unitedsouls.org/blog/united-souls-for-womens-mustard-seed-scholarship monthly 0.5 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1658670622556-D0MZJKR1RQ323OL03GUF/GettyImages-528879535.jpg Blog - Mustard Seed Scholarship - Make it stand out Congratulations to this year’s recipient of United Souls for Women’s 2022 Mustard Seed Scholarship. This is a prestigious honor which serves to recognize women who demonstrate a devotion to building a brighter future for themselves and their community through academic and/or career achievement. Thank you to every donor who funded this award and we pray the Lord blesses you for your faithfulness in giving. https://www.unitedsouls.org/blog/save-the-date monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1614191832615-H10AKVBTBPF2OOHAST4X/FairfieldCountyGives.jpg Blog - Save the Date https://www.unitedsouls.org/blog/puttingpowerback monthly 0.5 2022-10-18 https://www.unitedsouls.org/blog/tis-the-season monthly 0.5 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1607353205758-FN6DHOUWSUQIIIAJCU71/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ‘Tis the Season https://www.unitedsouls.org/blog/understanding-domestic-violence monthly 0.5 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1607177725101-B18E5PUJQYFVKQY29WRI/defining-abuse.jpg Blog - Understanding domestic abuse https://www.unitedsouls.org/blog/every-dream-has-a-beginning monthly 0.5 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea760ada58b5a6ad217da10/1588076697548-DSE7RMLQ5SPQVRIKQ1VP/Begin.jpeg Blog - Every vision has a beginning Every vision has a beginning and today is ours. We are excited to introduce you to our nonprofit, United Souls for Women, and its mission, services and fundraising campaign. We begin this journey with humble hearts, willing spirits and an extreme amount of faith. We are excited to see what God has planned and how He will move on our behalf in a mighty and miraculous way. Through this blog, we will provide updates on stages of development, notifications of upcoming events and announce new corporate partners, product supporters and contributors. We would be deeply honored if you would take time to view our website, subscribe to our Newsletter, share this post, connect with us on social media, choose United Souls as your charity on AmazonSmile and, of course, donate financially. Your participation will certainly increase our faith! Blessings and to God be the glory! 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