July Newsletter
July blog from ElevateHer International — Empowering women to heal, grow, and thrive across the globe!
A Letter From Our CEO
Dear Friend,
As July draws us to the midpoint of 2025, I find myself pausing to reflect on God’s faithfulness. Day after day I witness how He multiplies our small offerings into miracles, blessing not only those we serve but our team as well. Today I am delighted to share another example of His unexpected provision for us.
When my husband and I returned to New Jersey in 2020, we were carrying deep grief from the pandemic and the loss of loved ones. We purchased a fixer‑upper that soon became a source of healing; daily we were awakened to birds singing, tall Jersey trees echoing God’s strength and stability, and a kind of quiet that soothed our hearts. Next to our house laid an empty lot of nearly 12 acres. We would often imagine and dream ElevateHer acquiring it and transforming the land into a retreat center where women could rest, heal, and be restored like our land did for us.
In May, that dream took a major step forward. With Fresnel’s superb negotiation skills, the entire property was donated to ElevateHer. Yes, 11.57 acres of land donated to ElevateHer! Only God could orchestrate such a story, and we stand in awe of His generosity.
Please join us in celebrating this unexpected gift. We sense that God is preparing us for something significant ahead, and we would be honored to have you continue to journey with us to be a part of that work.
May I ask you for one favor? Would you consider becoming one of our prayer partners? If you feel led to pray with us in this season of change and anticipation, simply reply to this message and we will add you to our prayer list.
Thank you for believing, as we do, that the world changes when women heal and lead from their healing.
With gratitude,
Rev. Dieula Previlon, LPC
Founder & CEO, ElevateHer International Ministries
Praise Report for 1st Half:
In addition to the land, God has been providing in other ways and answering prayers for us and the women we serve. Take a look:
A successful second annual gala of 165 guests, where we celebrated stories of healing and raised critical support.
Monthly virtual HealHer Circles on grief.
Four virtual sessions on grief and domestic violence for the women of Mombasa, Kenya.
20 Sewing machines for the women of Mombasa, Kenya.
75 plus Haitian women meeting monthly in Cap Haitien, Haiti.
A powerful webinar on domestic violence that equipped 61 community leaders and members.
Two new board members and four advisory board members who bring fresh wisdom.
A growing family of monthly donors who make this ministry sustainable.
Prayer Requests:
Pray for healing and restoration for the women and families of Haiti
Pray for stability for our sisters of Mombasa, Kenya
Pray for peace and support for our sisters and brothers in the US
Pray for our board as we make decisions
Pray for our finances and our new grant writer
Pray for upcoming healing circle on racial trauma: Soul Reparation
Pray for our upcoming trip to Nairobi, Kenya
ElevateHer - Nairobi, Kenya: EquipHer Conference 2025
This August, ElevateHer is traveling to Nairobi to serve 100 women leaders who shoulder the pain of their communities while quietly carrying their own wounds. Through EquipHer, our leadership trauma‑healing program, we’ll provide hands-on workshops, and faith-rooted encouragement so each leader can take steps toward healing and guide others to wholeness.
Your part is simple but powerful:
A gift of $10 helps each woman receive the materials needed (care‑package of training materials, journals, and comfort items) that help each leader learn, grow, and feel cared for. Our belief is this: “You can’t heal communities until you restore the women who hold them together.”
So partner with us today because healed women change the world.
Give $10. Equip a leader. Multiply hope.
ElevateHer - US: HealHer Circle on Grief with Sharifa Stevens
We gather every month to talk about grief because healing takes time and a loving communal space. In these circles, we simply bear witness to one another’s loss and validate each other’s grief journey. One participant recently reminded us of the importance of the space we’ve created by saying, “Thank you for giving us this safe space to grieve.”
This month we’re honored to welcome back Sharifa Stevens, author of When We Talk to God, who will facilitate our online Grief HealHer Circle. Although this cohort is closed, stay tuned for upcoming circles and chances to join the journey.
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ElevateHer - US-ACEP Status
We have some great news, recently the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc (NBCC) approved ElevateHer International to be an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP).
What this means is ElevateHer will be able to provide continuing education to Professional Counselors nationally for continuing education credit. We are on our way of being a leading organization providing trauma informed training to professionals globally. This is great news because when leaders are trauma informed, women have a better chance at thriving.
New Tshirt Designs Thanks to 4Imprint
We’re so excited to share our new t-shirts — each one boldly printed with our mission: Heal. Grow. Thrive.
These words are more than a slogan — they represent the journey of every woman we walk alongside.
A huge thank you to the amazing team at 4imprint for believing in our work and awarding us a grant to make this possible. Their support helps us spread our message and strengthen our community in style!
Stay tuned — you might just see these shirts at our next event!
We’re Hiring: Part‑Time Nonprofit Development/Communications
ElevateHer International is seeking a skilled development associate (part‑time) to help fuel our mission; empowering women to heal, grow, and thrive.
Basic Ability of Candidate:
Craft donor appeals, email/social campaigns, and donor management.
Gather stories and stats for quick reports & newsletters.
Keep a light content calendar.
If you or someone you know fits the above, email Dieula at dieulaprevilon@gmail.com right away.
Something For You!
The Discipline of Gratitude
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Ps. 9:1
It’s common knowledge that our brain leans more towards negative thoughts. It reacts more strongly to negative events than positive ones. And it remembers the negative ones more than the positive ones. Which means if we don’t create a discipline for reflecting on the good, giving thanks and being grateful; we will walk around carrying nothing but negativity.
Reflecting on the positive and giving thanks has been proven to decrease stress levels, and improve resiliency and joy. That's why we, at ElevateHer, pause often to reflect and give thanks to God for all the ways he shows up.
So give it a try this month. Make a gratitude journal. Each day reflect on all that’s happened and write a few things you are grateful for. Keep track of how reflecting on the positive makes you feel.
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