The Respite for All Foundation has had an exciting year of growth, and we appreciate your support in spreading our mission of expanding respite ministry to communities across the country. Here are just a few highlights of the progress taking place… 

Georgia On Our Mind

New RFA-inspired ministries are opening soon in Columbus and Dunwoody, Georgia, in addition to a new ministry that opened recently at Pleasant Word Christian Center International in Atlanta and one that is being revitalized at Forest Hills Church in Macon. When our executive director, Daphne Johnston, was researching respite ministry more than 10 years ago, she visited the ministry established by Robin Dill in Lawrenceville, Georgia, now led by Lisa Hale, and we are so glad that they continue to be part of our wider network. Altogether, that’s nine total RFA-connected ministries in Georgia, coming in second only to Alabama with 13. Speaking of… 

Alabama Ministries Featured

Respite ministries at three locations in Alabama were featured in an Alabama Living article published earlier this month. Click here to read about how the First United Methodist Churches in Dothan and Demopolis joined the network, along with the great work taking place at Shepherd’s Place Respite Ministry in Fairhope.

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The mission of the Respite for All Foundation is to inspire, grow, and mentor Respite Volunteer Ministries for communities seeking to minister to persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders through education and shared best practices. Visit RespiteforAll.org to learn more.