Our organization is dedicated to providing hope and support to those who need it the most. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a fulfilling life, and that through our efforts, we can make a real difference in the world. Join us in our mission to change lives and make a lasting impact on the world.
We are always looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help us carry out our mission. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to make a long-term commitment, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference. Contact us today to learn more about volunteering with Rhema Word Foundation.
Rhema (Greek) Spoken Word; “an utterance". A Rhema: the Holy Spirit brings awareness to our attention of a current situation or need for direction.
"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word (Rhema) that proceeds out of the mouth of God". (Matthew 4:4)
In loving memory of Aramah (A Rhema) Greenlee- Williams
La Fundacion Palabra Rhema es una organización sin fines de lucro registrada 501c3 en el área de Lexington Kentucky comprometida con la prevención del abuso contra mujeres, personas mayores y el abandono de niños en toda nuestra comunidad. Aspiramos a extender nuestras alas a las áreas y comunidades circundantes pronto para ampliar nuestros recursos a los condados que necesitan nuestros servicios. La Fundacion Palabra Rhema brinda una variedad de servicios a la comunidad, como alimentos para personas y familias que enfrentan inseguridad alimentaria, productos de higiene, sesiones de asesoramiento individuales y grupales, alojamiento y referencias de asistencia financiera. Además de cursos de educación financiera, tutoría extraescolar, universidad y asistencia para la solicitud de ayuda financiera. Entre una gran cantidad de recursos comunitarios, también nos apasiona educar a la comunidad sobre los distintos tipos de abuso (físico, sexual, verbal/emocional, mental/psicológico, financiero/económico, cultural/identitario), mientras creamos conciencia sobre el tratamiento y el asesoramiento. servicios y grupos de apoyo disponibles para los sobrevivientes en el Commonwealth. La Fundación Rhema Word atiende a mujeres y niños afectados por abuso, violencia doméstica y desventajas económicas, por lo que actualmente estamos en el proceso de desarrollar una nueva casa de rescate llamada Centro de Refugio Rhemy's . El centro actuará como vivienda de emergencia y hogar tradicional para mujeres y niños sobrevivientes de abuso. Nuestra visión es construir un mañana mejor remodelando la forma en que los sobrevivientes se ven a sí mismos en la sociedad. El centro de crisis albergará capacitación en habilidades para la vida, tendrá un centro de medios y recursos, un área comunitaria y un jardín de tranquilidad, así como un cofre del éxito. Nuestra vivienda de transición garantizaría que los sobrevivientes tuvieran un entorno seguro y saludable para sanar y recuperarse.
La violencia doméstica es un tema que no discrimina. Afecta a todas las personas independientemente de su raza, identidad de género, orientación sexual y estatus socioeconómico. Afecta a los niños, a nuestros amigos e incluso a nuestras mascotas. Las personas que abusan utilizarán todo lo que puedan para ganar poder o control sobre su pareja.
En promedio, más de 1 de cada 3 mujeres y 1 de cada 4 hombres en los EE. UU. sufren violación, violencia física y/o acoso por parte de una pareja íntima.
Debido al racismo sistémico, que afecta nuestras estructuras y políticas sociales, tanto las mujeres como los hombres latinos experimentan violencia doméstica en tasas más altas que otras comunidades. Según la Red Nacional Latin@, aproximadamente 1 de cada 3 latinas (34,4%) experimentará violencia de pareja en su vida, y 1 de cada 12 latinas ha experimentado violencia de pareja en los últimos 12 meses.
Cuando una persona depende de su pareja para cualquier tipo de cuidado, puede existir un riesgo adicional de abuso debido a un desequilibrio de poder. Las personas con discapacidad a menudo experimentan tasas más altas de violencia doméstica, agresión sexual y abuso, y el impacto del abuso puede agravar la discapacidad.
Cuando las parejas abusivas también son cuidadoras, pueden intentar obtener el control de diversas maneras:
Un informante obligatorio es aquel que está obligado por ley a informar sospechas razonables de abuso. ¿Cuándo debo hacer un informe? La mayoría de las leyes estatales indican que se debe realizar un informe cuando haya motivos para creer que un niño ha sido abusado, está siendo abusado o está en peligro de ser abusado.
En otras palabras, es toda nuestra responsabilidad denunciar el abuso infantil, la violencia doméstica, el abuso y la negligencia de personas mayores/ancianos.
Línea directa de abuso de niños/adultos al 1-877-597-2331
Pedir ayuda es una de las cosas más difíciles para la mayoría de las personas porque a menudo se percibe como una debilidad. Los socorristas de primera línea, como la policía y los bomberos, saben que su deber es correr hacia la explosión, mientras que otros huyen. Los padres saben que ponen sus propios intereses y necesidades detrás de sus hijos. A menudo son los más fuertes y serviciales entre nosotros los que tienen más problemas para pedir ayuda.
¡Extiende la mano para que podamos extender una mano amiga!
Are you living with a chronic illness, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, high blood pressure, etc., or would you simply like to introduce a better quality of life into your health and wellness equation? Or maybe you need assistance with applying for WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, etc. We are here to extend a helping hand. Reach out to one of our Community Health Workers to get started on your new and healthier life!
Rhema Word Foundation is actively working on a new project. With your help, we are developing a child crisis center called Rhema's Refuge Crisis Center for Women and Children. This will be a safe environment for women and children who are survivors of abuse to become independent and re-acclimate back into society. The crisis center will double as a transitional home for mothers who are affected by domestic violence and will offer individual counseling sessions, support groups, and temporary housing, also we will offer life skill classes, financial literacy, job readiness, health, and wellness, as well as self-defense classes.
Our goal is to be up and running by the Fall of 2023, so we are graciously asking for your help.
Since the passing of Byron and Kivva's daughter, Rhemy, they have dedicated their lives as advocates against child abuse and constantly striving to prevent other parents from experiencing the hurt and devastation they felt when losing their child to abuse.
Rhema's Refuge will help survivors recover and cope with sudden death through empathy and compassion.
The Rhema Word Foundation is focused on becoming a household name in the local community for resources, however, we need your support to advance this ongoing mission.
Thank you for your kind generosity!
We are so excited you have chosen to help promote our cause to STOP domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse by sponsoring or donating to our women and children crisis center. Our foundation would not be as successful without your generous contribution. Thank you for getting involved.
Our amazing team of directors, community health workers (CHWs), regulars, and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.
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In 2004, Kivva and Byron were victims of a horrific tragedy that resulted in the loss of their daughter Aramah (Pronounced: A-Rhema), her nickname was Rhemy. It was during that time, unfortunately, they discovered there were no resources available in their community to help survivors cope with such devastating losses to child abuse and u
In 2004, Kivva and Byron were victims of a horrific tragedy that resulted in the loss of their daughter Aramah (Pronounced: A-Rhema), her nickname was Rhemy. It was during that time, unfortunately, they discovered there were no resources available in their community to help survivors cope with such devastating losses to child abuse and untimely deaths. Because of this, Kivva and her husband Byron decided to join forces in an attempt to remedy this problem. They are dedicated to changing what the "after-effects" of tragedy look like.
We focus on making the maximum positive effort to bring survival relief concerning physical, sexual, verbal, and mental abuse to our children, seniors, and women. Our directors and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using empathy and kindness, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference in our commun
We focus on making the maximum positive effort to bring survival relief concerning physical, sexual, verbal, and mental abuse to our children, seniors, and women. Our directors and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using empathy and kindness, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference in our community. Our mission is to restore lives to a NEW normal through love and compassion.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions of displaced survivors. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Please Show Love through your donation.
Rest assured that the information you submit is strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside our organization.
Join our fight against child abuse and domestic violence. We are passionately working to bring a crisis center to the Commonwealth that would house, and rescue battered women and children. Ultimately, we cannot do this without your help. Please consider donating TODAY towards our mission to help restore lives to a new normal through love and compassion for women and children who are survivors of abuse.