The Hope House Ministry for Women

04/24/2026

🙌 BIG NEWS from El Shaddai's Refuge! 🙌

God is moving at ESR — and we are humbled and excited to share that we have officially acquired the neighboring property, located just 1,500 feet away and will now join our current campus!

This expansion means we will grow our recovery community from 6 men to approximately a capacity of 18 — tripling our ability to serve men who are fighting for their lives and their futures because of Substance Use Disorder.

Since 2015, ESR has walked alongside men in addiction recovery right here in southern Laurens County — near the Oconee River — providing clinical services, 12-step support, peer accountability, life skills, and a Christ-centered family environment. This new property means that our reach just got significantly broader.

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1

This growth doesn't happen without YOU. Here's how you can be part of what God is doing at ESR:

🙏 PRAY — Cover this expansion, our staff, and the men who will call ESR home.

💵 DONATE — Help us furnish and prepare the new residence.
Help us install the required commercial septic system estimated at $20,000
Every gift makes a difference.

Here are ways to donate:

Cash App $ESRefuge
Venmo
Paypal paypal.me/ESRefuge
Visit our website www.elshaddaisrefuge.com or call 912-805-5670.
Donate here on Facebook

Mail checks to:

El Shaddai's Refuge, Inc.
PO Box 4153
Dublin, GA 31040-4153

Or visit elshaddaisrefuge.com/donations

Visit our registry on Amazon to buy supplies, small appliances and other needs.
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1IALQ67C5M58J?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_99AN1S56D9V74DAMYXW8&language=en-US

📋 REFER OR APPLY — Know a man who needs help? Applications are open.
Visit elshaddaisrefuge.com

04/23/2026

We are so grateful for Brande! She is a graduate and has been our House Manager for several years. Her dedication to every woman that comes through these doors makes the Hope House what it is today! God knew she needed us and we needed her!
Her story is one of Restoration and the Goodness and Mercy of God!

04/14/2026

Working a job in your community is a big first step in recovery. This is Amy’s first time working in many, many years. She held her first check and said “she is grateful for a chance at a new life!”
We are excited to watch this new life unfold!

*The Hope House is so grateful for all the small businesses in our community that give these women a chance.

04/14/2026

We are so very proud of our girl Amanda! She celebrates 3 years of sobriety today! She always has this beautiful smile no matter where you see her! We thank God for his goodness in Amanda’s life!

04/08/2026

Look what the lord has done!
Anna was one of those young women that most people had given up on… the system had many run- ins with her over the years but they reluctantly agreed to let her try rehab. It took many, many phone calls for me to agree to take Anna. In her darkest places, she was full of attitude and resentment …But the Lord had plans! Plans that we could never have imagined. Looking at Anna’s story reminds me of how God adores his daughters, no matter where we are, he reaches for us!
Here is Anna, two years after graduating. She teaches the steps of freedom to all of our new women coming into the Hope House. She is now married and has her three children back home!
Even though Anna works full time, she still makes it every week to come and hold class.
We honor Anna today! She has overcome many things to be here. We are so proud her resilience and leadership!

04/04/2026

03/29/2026

As we step into Easter, we are full of gratitude! Grateful For the CROSS where Jesus precious Blood was shed for our salvation, and for His unwavering love for the least among us. Our heartfelt prayer is that each of these precious women will cling to the promises of HIS presence.
Jesus, we honor you and glorify you for every triumph of freedom shown in this picture!

From death to life ❤️

03/27/2026

We're overjoyed for Lisa! At 41 years old, she's celebrating a milestone - getting her driver's license and driving solo for the first time! Since joining us, Lisa has been experiencing a string of remarkable firsts. We wholeheartedly wish her a life that's richer than she ever thought possible!
So much can change in just one year!

03/26/2026

Spring has made its way to the Hope House ☀️