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RESTORE DIGNITY
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 463933277 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.restoredignity.org
revenue
$139K
expenses
$118K
net assets
$129K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Restore Dignity hosts the Grief to Grace Retreat The Grief to Grace Retreat is a week long resident program for adult survivors of childhood trauma neglect physical spiritual andor sexual abuse

profile · synthesized from sources

Restore Dignity is a faith-based nonprofit organization operating in Arizona that provides Grief to Grace healing retreats for adults who have experienced physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual abuse, neglect, or trauma. The organization hosts multiday, spiritually integrated programs in English and Spanish, offering a holistic approach to healing through trained counselors, sacramental support, and peer follow-up. Founded in 2014, it serves survivors of abuse with a focus on restoring dignity and emotional well-being.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Grief to Grace Healing Retreat
5-day faith-based retreat for adults healing from abuse, trauma, or neglect, integrating therapeutic techniques and spiritual practices in English and Spanish
Post-Retreat Peer Support Groups
Ongoing peer-led support groups and private online communities for retreat alumni to continue their healing journey
Professional Training Workshops
Workshops for mental health professionals, clergy, and ministry leaders on trauma healing and the Grief to Grace model
Public Awareness Events
Hosts Masses, prayer vigils, symposia, and speaking engagements to increase awareness of trauma and healing
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 6 activities
    • Informational and Training Workshops
      Sponsors workshops for various groups including mental health professionals, pastoral care ministers, priests, deacons, retreat team leaders, and the general public to provide information and training related to trauma and healing.
    • Professional Training and Workshops
      Sponsors informational and training workshops for mental health professionals, pastoral care ministers, priests, deacons, and other ministry leaders to enhance their understanding and support for trauma survivors.
    • Professional Training and Workshops
      Sponsors informational and training workshops for mental health professionals, pastoral care ministers and leaders, priests and deacons, and other ministry leaders to increase understanding of trauma and healing.
    • Professional Training and Workshops
      Sponsors informational and training workshops for various groups including mental health professionals, pastoral care ministers, priests, deacons, and ministry leaders to enhance understanding of trauma and healing.
    • Professional and Ministry Training Workshops
      Sponsors informational and training workshops for mental health professionals, pastoral care ministers, priests, deacons, retreat leaders, parishes, schools, and other ministry leaders to build capacity in trauma healing.
    • Training Workshops for Professionals
      Sponsors informational and training workshops for mental health professionals, pastoral care ministers, and community leaders to enhance their understanding of trauma and healing.
  • Racial and Trauma Healing Convenings 6 activities
    • Public Awareness Campaigns
      Increases public awareness of trauma symptoms and healing potential through events such as prayer vigils, symposia, and personal testimonials.
    • Public Awareness and Advocacy
      Increases public awareness of trauma symptoms and healing potential through various events such as Masses, prayer vigils, symposia, speaking engagements, and personal testimonials.
    • Public Awareness and Advocacy
      Increases public awareness of trauma symptoms and healing potential through various events such as Masses, prayer vigils, symposia, speaking engagements, and personal testimonials.
    • Public Awareness and Education
      Increases public awareness of trauma symptoms and healing potential through various events such as Masses, prayer vigils, symposia, speaking engagements, and personal testimonials.
    • Public Awareness and Education
      Increases public awareness of trauma symptoms and the potential for healing through various events such as Masses, prayer vigils, symposia, speaking engagements, and personal testimonials.
    • Trauma Healing Awareness and Advocacy
      Increases public awareness about trauma symptoms and healing through Masses, prayer vigils, symposia, speaking engagements, personal testimonials, and digital content on websites, blogs, Facebook, and YouTube.
  • Retreat and Training Scholarships 5 activities
    • Financial Accessibility Support
      Offers individualized scholarships to ensure access to retreats for individuals unable to afford the cost.
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides financial assistance through scholarships to individuals who cannot afford the cost of the Grief to Grace retreats, with each case considered individually.
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships to individuals who cannot afford the cost of the Grief to Grace retreat, with each case considered individually.
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships to individuals who cannot afford the cost of the Grief to Grace retreat, with each case considered individually.
    • Scholarship Program for Retreats
      Provides scholarships to individuals who cannot afford the cost of the Grief to Grace retreat, with each case considered individually.
  • Vetted Mental Health Provider Network 5 activities
    • Mental Health Professional Network Development
      Develops relationships with a network of vetted professional counseling and therapeutic professionals to support its programs and participants.
    • Mental Health Professional Network Development
      Develops and maintains relationships with a network of vetted professional counseling and therapeutic professionals, and lists mental health providers who have participated in or collaborate with their programs.
    • Mental Health Provider Network Development
      Develops relationships with and maintains a list of vetted professional counseling and therapeutic professionals who have participated in or collaborate with the Grief to Grace program.
    • Professional Network Development
      Develops relationships with a network of vetted professional counseling and therapeutic professionals to support its programs and participants.
    • Provider Network Development
      Maintains and develops relationships with a network of vetted mental health providers and therapeutic professionals who have participated in or collaborate with Grief to Grace programs.
  • Grief Support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss 3 activities
    • Mantle of Hope Support Group
      Coordinates a monthly support group called Mantle of Hope, specifically for healing after abortion.
    • Mantle of Hope Support Group
      Coordinates a monthly support group, Mantle of Hope, specifically for healing after abortion.
    • Mantle of Hope Support Group
      Coordinates a monthly support group, Mantle of Hope, specifically for healing after abortion.
  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 1 activity
    • Prayer Support Team Coordination
      Coordinates a dedicated prayer support team to provide spiritual backing for retreat participants and ministry activities.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • Grief to Grace Healing Retreats
      Provides multi-day spiritual retreats in English and Spanish, approximately twice a year in Arizona, for individuals who have experienced physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual abuse, neglect, or traumatic events. These retreats include professional counseling, spiritual support, private lodging, meals, and transportation for out-of-state participants.
    • Grief to Grace Healing Retreats
      Hosts Grief to Grace healing retreats in Arizona approximately twice a year, providing professional counselors, spiritual support, and accommodations for individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.
    • Grief to Grace Healing Retreats
      Hosts Grief to Grace healing retreats in Arizona approximately twice a year for survivors of physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual abuse, including childhood abuse, incest, and clergy abuse. Retreats are offered in English and Spanish and include private lodging, meals with dietary accommodations, transportation coordination for out-of-state participants, and access to professional counselors and spiritual support.
    • Grief to Grace Healing Retreats
      Provides multi-day spiritual retreats in English and Spanish for survivors of various forms of abuse and trauma, including childhood abuse, incest, and clergy abuse. These retreats are held approximately twice a year in Arizona and include lodging, meals, transportation assistance, and professional counseling and spiritual support.
    • Grief to Grace Healing Retreats
      Provides multi-day spiritual retreats in English and Spanish for survivors of various forms of abuse and trauma, including childhood abuse, incest, and clergy abuse. These retreats are held approximately twice a year in Arizona and include lodging, meals, transportation assistance, and professional counseling.
    • Grief to Grace Healing Retreats
      Provides multi-day spiritual retreats in English and Spanish for survivors of various forms of abuse and trauma, including childhood abuse, incest, and clergy abuse. These retreats are held approximately twice a year in Arizona and include lodging, meals, transportation from the airport, and professional counseling and spiritual support.
    • Ongoing Support and Peer Groups
      Facilitates ongoing post-retreat peer support groups and provides follow-up materials and resources to retreat participants to aid in their healing journey.
    • Post-Retreat Support Services
      Provides ongoing support to retreat participants through follow-up materials, private social media groups, check-ins from team leaders, local resources in Arizona, and facilitation of peer support groups such as Mantle of Hope for healing after abortion.
    • Post-Retreat Support Services
      Offers ongoing support to retreat participants through follow-up materials, access to a private social media group, check-ins with team leaders, local resource referrals in Arizona, and facilitated peer support groups.
    • Post-Retreat Support Services
      Offers ongoing support to retreat participants through follow-up materials, access to a private social media group, check-ins with team leaders, local resource referrals in Arizona, and facilitated peer support groups.
    • Post-Retreat Support Services
      Offers ongoing support to retreat participants through follow-up materials, access to a private social media group, check-ins with team leaders, local resource referrals in Arizona, and facilitated peer support groups.
    • Post-Retreat Support Services
      Offers ongoing support to retreat participants through follow-up materials, access to a private social media group, team leader check-ins, local resource referrals in Arizona, and facilitated peer support groups.
    • Spiritual Retreat Program
      Offers a spiritual retreat program for survivors of various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, and spiritual abuse.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$76K55%
Program service revenue$63K45%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$129K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$129K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Aryn Sylvester Board MemberRetreat Coordinator 10 $10K
Lucy Grimes Executive Director 20 $7K
Josefina Rodriguez Board member Spanish Retreat Team 4 $2K
Rev Ignatius Mazanowski ChaplainRetreat Team 3 $1K
Deborah Runyan Treasurer 2 $750
Gale Mazanowski Board MemberRetreat Team 1 $500
board members · 1
  • Karen Ord — Board Member
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • Ave Maria Counseling Services PLLC Partner — Includes a counselor who has attended a Grief to Grace retreat and is listed as affiliated with Restore Dignity's programs.
  • Bishop Emeritus Thomas Olmsted Government — Provided ecclesiastical blessing for the first Phoenix-area Grief to Grace retreat.
  • Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Partner — Received enthusiastic and robust support from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted to found the ministry.
  • Breaking Free Christian Counseling Partner — Includes a counselor who has attended a Grief to Grace retreat and is listed as affiliated with Restore Dignity's programs.
  • Catholic Medical Association Partner — Serves as the Chaplain to the association, located in the Diocese of Phoenix.
  • Chapel of the Holy Cross Partner — Administrator of the chapel, located in Sedona, Arizona.
  • Diocese of Phoenix Partner — Aryn and Sean Sylvester serve as certified Natural Family Planning teachers for the Diocese of Phoenix.
  • Diocese of Phoenix Partner — Restore Dignity was founded in the Diocese of Phoenix.
  • Dr. Theresa Burke Partner — Author of the Grief to Grace program and provides training and support for the Phoenix-based team.
  • Dr. Theresa Burke Partner — The creator of the Grief to Grace program that Restore Dignity hosts.
  • Dra. Theresa Burke Partner — Founder of the Del Dolor a la Gracia retreat program and creator of the Rachel's Vineyard post-abortion healing retreat.
  • Freedom to Soar PLLC Partner — Includes a counselor who has attended a Grief to Grace retreat and is listed as affiliated with Restore Dignity's programs.
  • Grief to Grace Partner — Hosts Grief to Grace healing retreats in Arizona, a program created by Dr. Theresa Burke.
  • Grief to Grace Partner — Karen Ord felt a calling to Grief to Grace after attending a pilot Retreat.
  • Grief to Grace Partner — Licensed by Grief to Grace to provide healing retreats.
  • Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar, indicating transparency and participation in the nonprofit data network.
  • Living Scripture Institute Partner — Licensed by Living Scripture Institute to provide healing retreats.
  • Rachel's Vineyard Partner — Karen Ord serves as a volunteer liaison for Rachel's Vineyard.
  • Rachel’s Vineyard Partner — Founded by Dr. Theresa Burke, who also created the Grief to Grace program.
  • St. John Vianney Parish Partner — Administrator of the parish, located in Sedona, Arizona.
  • Witness to Love Partner — Collaborates with mental health providers affiliated with Witness to Love who serve in the Grief to Grace program.