1 in 4 Women
Will Experience Intimate Trauma in Their Lifetime

Once Hopeless

Restored to Dream helps survivors of sexual and emotional exploitation heal and rebuild their lives through therapeutic classes, activities, and life skills training—restoring hope, health, and healing.




Now Restored

About Us

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who We Are

Restored to Dream is a Christian, faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women who have experienced intimate trauma ranging from:

  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Human Trafficking
  • Military Sexual Trauma
  • Familial Abuse
  • Sexual Assault
  • Intimate Partner Abuse

 

Vision

A world where survivors of sexual exploitation and intimate partner trauma find lasting healing, freedom, and purpose through trauma-informed care, compassionate support, and meaningful connection.

 

Mission

To deliver the Restoring Hope Program through a network of partners committed to restoring survivors of sexual exploitation and intimate partner trauma.

 

Our Program

Restoring Hope was created to address the need for healing. People affected by intimate trauma are often unheard and unseen, with little to no support. Some organizations provide shelter, help people find jobs, offer food, or distribute clothing. However, very few focus on genuine healing. That’s where we step in.

 

We are here to transform that by walking with survivors from deep pain to genuine, lasting healing. While we cannot change the past, we believe healing is attainable and that individuals can move forward without letting past trauma control their present or future. Our focus is on addressing the ongoing effects of trauma in daily life, not on reliving or uncovering past events. Instead, we aim to help individuals repair the damage caused by trauma and experience restoration. 

 

 

Program Highlights:

  • An eight-course holistic healing journey
  • Devoted to the rehabilitation of those left traumatized
  • Designed to guide survivors through three key phases:
    • HOPE – Establish Safety, Trust, Connection, and a Vision for the Future
    • HEALTH – Build Abilities and Knowledge for Overall Well-being
    • HEALING – Recover from Past Trauma, Rebuild your Mindset, and Renew your Identity

 

Core Topics:

  • Therapeutic Arts
  • Movement Therapy
  • Building Routines
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Understanding Trauma
  • Attachment Styles
  • Grounding and mindfulness techniques
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Conflict Management
  • Boundaries
  • Communication Styles

Join Us

At Restored to Dream, our goal is to freely share the Restoring Hope Program with churches, individuals, and communities everywhere, providing them with tools for healing and restoration without striving to build a larger organization. We measure success not by our size but by the reach and impact of transformed lives.

 

We invite you to join us in restoring survivors of sexual exploitation and intimate partner trauma.

 

Through our Restoring Hope Program, we equip your team with:

  • Comprehensive facilitator training
  • Trauma-informed curriculum
  • Ongoing support during your first year of implementation

 

Ways to Get Involved

  • Partner: Host or implement the Restoring Hope Program
  • Facilitate: Walk alongside survivors in their healing journey
  • Donate: Keep this life-changing program free for survivors
  • Advocate: Raise awareness in your church or community
  • Participate: Begin your own path to healing

With your partnership, we can continue to offer hope, health, and healing to survivors at no cost. We invite you to prayerfully consider how you can join this mission.

 

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Leadership Team

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Kelly Carrigan

Co-Founder, CEO and President
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Lea Carrigan

Co-Founder and Development Director
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Amanda Riebersal

Operations Director

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