Bestow on her a Crown of Beauty, instead of ashes, the Oil of Joy instead of mourning, a Garment of Praise instead of a spirit of despair.
Isaiah 61:3
Mission
Re-fined’s mission is to form empowering and restorative relationships with survivors of sexual exploitation.
Vision
Our vision is for every survivor to be nurtured to wholeness through deep, connected relationships with Christ and His people.
Core Values
1. Centered on Christ
We believe that God is the one who holds the keys to true restoration and that all of our work begins and ends with His guidance.
2. Collaborative
We work best in close, supportive partnerships with other organizations in the community. We know that by working together, all of our efforts thrive.
3. Flexible
The needs of each survivor and each community partner vary widely, and Re-fined is committed to noticing the gaps in services and filling them whenever possible.
4. Relational
We believe God uses relationships and community to heal wounds, strengthen bonds, and move His kingdom forward. We are committed to offering an inclusive, healthy, warm community where everyone has a place.
5. Intentional
Re-fined takes our work very seriously, and having our staff, Board, volunteers, and donors learn as much as they can about the issues we are addressing, and our methods for affecting change is vital.
Our Goal
Freedom
Whether survivors were born or brought into exploitation, our goal is that through the ReFinement process, they can find freedom. Freedom to move on with life, and be who they were meant to be. It is our hope to restore dignity and self-worth, so survivors can learn how valuable they are personally and in their communities. Each month we have a variety of outreach events and touchpoints with survivors. There are so many ways you can get involved, from donations to volunteer opportunities.
RE-FINED WAS ESTABLISHED IN SEPT. 2015 IN LAKEWOOD, COlorado, AND HAS HELPED OVER 550+ LADIES.
The Problem
Sex Trafficking
Occurs when someone uses force, fraud, or coercion to cause a commercial sex act with an adult or causes a minor to commit a commercial sex act.
Commercial Sex Act
Includes prostitution, pornography and sexual performance done in exchange for any item of value, such as money, drugs, shelter, food or clothes.
Refinement
(Definition) the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
By the Numbers
In Denver alone the commercial sex industry brings in estimated profits of $80 million each year.
Between 600,000 and 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year, of which 80% are female and half are children. (source: US State Dept.)
The average age a teen enters the sex trade in the US is 12-14 years old. Many victims are runaway girls who were sexually abused as children.
According to the CO Dept. of Human Services, homeless youth will be actively recruited within 48 hours of leaving home.
Run away and Unaccompanied minors make up the majority of at risk youth for sexual and labor exploitation.
Our Solutions
Our Team
Staff
Jessi K. Burge
Founder, Executive Director
Gabby Dowdy
Director of Volunteers & Programs
Danielle Johnson
Development Director
Vanessa Picolla
Volunteer Manager
Christi Newberry
Administrative Assistant / Activities Coordinator
Mentor Advocate
Theri Boggess
Cheryl Loudner
Advisory Team
Theri Boggess
Stacy McElvaney
Board of Directors
Kristen Muzzy
President
John Richmond
Vice President
Steve Bock
Susan Gales
Your gift can make a difference
With your generous gift today, you are helping to empower and restore the lives of sexually exploited survivors.
