FAVOR International is a  faith-based 501 c 3 non-profit organization.

 

Our Mission

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 To foster Healing and Restoration in individuals, communities and the world. 

 

Our Vision 

1. To foster healing and restoration for families and communities impacted by crime & violence through trauma-informed spiritual support.

2. Changing the local communities environmental conditions through training and community service.

3.  Provide theologically based training for spiritual leaders.

4. Create a platform for shared resources and engagement with multidisciplinary leaders.

 

Our Logo

The heart represents courage although wounded, the hands represent power, the arms strength and support, the roots go deep so that the entire tree (you) will  stand firm while moving  through the healing process.

Our History

Our organization is based on a firm faith based foundation and was originally formed as FAVOR Ministry in 2005 under Restoration Interdenominational Ministries, Incorporated. In 2008, FAVOR International received its 501 ( c ) 3 status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

 

Since 2008 FAVOR volunteer staff have provided training in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey at faith-based events as well as one large National event in Texas.  FAVOR continues to offer trauma-informed support and collaborates with provider organizations that offer resources and other supportive services to those impacted by crime and violence.

 

Our Commitment

The entire FAVOR family is committed to meeting the needs of faith based and community organizations as they meet the needs of their congregations and communities. We are intentional in providing much needed resources to our faith based and community organizations. We provide information and spiritual support to  those that are coping with issues of trauma. 

 

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FAVOR host a variety of specialized training opportunities to best fit the mission and vision of individual faith communities . We also provide support and guidance in the formation of new ministries to support the holistic needs of those impacted by trauma and their families. 

 

++We are concerned about social justice  issues that our communities face daily.

 

 

Our Seminars/Webinars

"When There's Violence in the House"

"Who's in Your Pews?"

"The Good Samaritan: Offering a helping hand to the harmed."

" Masking the pain: Substance Abuse and Victimization"

"The FAVOR Institute"

"Talking to Our Youth About Substance Abuse"

"Where There's  Violence There's Victims"

"A Collaborative Response to Gun Violence"

"What Goes on in my House"

"Understanding Trauma a Faith Based Perspective" January 2022

"Trauma and Older Adults" added August 2022

"Community Readiness"- 2023

 "Collaboration is Key"  2023