Bringing Christ-Centered solutions to the women and children of Appalachia impacted by poverty, abuse, and incarceration.
The vision is simple: Freedom. Flourish. Fly. We want every woman and child in Appalachia to have the opportunity to find freedom from poverty, abuse and incarceration, flourish in their homes, schools, work and community, and fly toward the dreams God has placed in their hearts.
We are searching for new property in East Tennessee which will better facilitate all of the feeding programs, women’s rehabilitation, and transitional housing needs.
The overall vision is to build an easily accessible resource center with room for future program expansion.
We believe God has called us to meet the needs in Appalachia for re-entry programing, transitional housing, feeding programs, and a Church. Our mission is to build a resource center that will serve as a refuge and sanctuary in the mountains. A safe place for women to come after they are released from jail. A place where women won’t have to trade favors to meet their basic needs. A place where they can work on life skills they desperately need to start life over with their families and be contributing citizens in their communities. A place where children and youth can gain leadership skills to support their physical, mental, and spiritual development.
RECIDIVISM in the various counties of EAST TENNESSEE is an ALARMING 70-90%
What is EncourageHer?
EncourageHer is a FREE weekly Christ-Centered discipleship program that will help women walk closer with Jesus and learn how to find freedom from any life-controlling struggle they face.
We want every woman and child in Appalachia to have the opportunity to find freedom from poverty, abuse, addiction and incarceration, to flourish in their homes, schools, work and community, and to fly toward the dreams God has placed in their hearts.
If you would like to take part in the next series of classes, simply click HERE to register online. Someone will contact you privately to discuss the upcoming class schedule.
“My testimony is a very heartfelt one. When I first came to the EncourageHer class, I really thought that God had forgotten me. Through it all, I found out that He never left me at all. I can say that if it hadn’t been for the grace of God I wouldn’t be here today. He saved my life, and I’m so glad He sent Jodi to help me along the way. I’m still a work in progress but I’m going to make it.” - Sarah, student
“The EncourageHer program has been one of the best things I’ve ever done! I’m in my 60s and it has helped me to get to the roots of longtime issues. I’m finally healing from so much and it’s all based on putting God first.” - Pam, student
Our Programs were designed to help each individual we come in contact with find freedom, flourish, and fly!
Dream Center Transitional Housing
Food Distribution & Feeding Programs
Jail Ministry
Community Outreach
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MEET THE TEAM
Jodi Povec
Shannon Brown
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We would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in learning more about us, becoming a partner, being a volunteer, or bringing a team to serve with us, please submit a connect form and we will reach out to you!