A Safe Place Empowerment

12/13/2025

12/08/2025

✨ CARF Accreditation — To God Be the Glory! ✨

Two years ago, I filled out the CARF application with fear and hesitation. So many people talked about how overwhelming the process was, and I truly didn’t know how I was going to accomplish it. But I made a decision: I would eat the elephant one bite at a time.

What I didn’t realize then was that God had already been preparing me. For the past three years, He was shaping me, strengthening me, and positioning me—so when CARF came, only GOD could get the glory.

My many years of working in this field paid off, and I found myself drawing on knowledge, experience, and wisdom that had been stored up inside me long before I even realized it.

Someone said to me last week, “Who are you, and where did you come from?”
My response: I was in the cleft of the rock, being preserved by God for such a time as this.

It is truly an honor to be recognized by CARF. I do not take it lightly. I plan to uphold the standards of my agency with everything in me—staying humble, staying teachable, and continuing to let God show me the way.

To God be the glory for the things He has done, is doing, and will continue to do through ASPEN. 💜

11/30/2025

✨ While They Talk, I Build. While They Gossip, I Pray. While They Hate, I Love. ✨

In this season of my life, I’m no longer distracted by noise.
I’m focused on purpose, healing, and leading God’s people into the light.

While some choose gossip, I choose prayer.
While some choose tearing others down, I choose lifting others up.
While some choose negativity, I choose love, service, and obedience to God.

My assignment is bigger than opinions.
My calling is stronger than distractions.
And my mission is far greater than anything spoken behind my back.

I’m here to love people back to life,
guide them into healing,
and shine the light of Christ in every room I step into.

Let them talk.
Let them watch.
I will keep praying, serving, building, and walking in grace—
because God’s purpose for my life is louder than the noise around me.

🔥 Stay focused. Stay faithful. Stay in the light.

— Dr. Wanda V. Jones

11/30/2025

🌟 ASPEN Community Dinner – Join Us Weekly! 🌟

A Safe Place Empowerment Network (ASPEN)
📍 260 W Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC

Every week from December through January, ASPEN welcomes you to a warm, home-cooked Community Dinner designed to bring people together, offer encouragement, and support emotional wellness.

This is a safe place where:
✨ Everyone is welcome
✨ No judgment
✨ No cost
✨ Just community, connection, and compassion

Each week we serve a delicious dinner along with a short message of encouragement about mental health, recovery, hope, and building a stronger future.

What to Expect:
✔️ Fresh, hot meal
✔️ Encouragement & fellowship
✔️ Resources for mental health and substance use support
✔️ A welcoming environment for individuals & families

Whether you’re seeking support, connection, or simply a warm meal, ASPEN is here for you.

💚 Join us this week! You matter. You belong. You are not alone.

For questions or volunteer opportunities:
📞704-498-8898
🌐 www.asafeplaceempowerment.org

11/30/2025

🌟 Giving Tuesday is just TWO days away! 🌟
A Safe Place Empowerment Network (ASPEN) is asking for your support this year as we continue our mission of serving individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, homelessness, and life instability.
This Giving Tuesday, we kindly ask that you donate to ASPEN and encourage your family and friends to do the same.
ASPEN stands at the forefront of providing behavioral-health services, emotional support, recovery resources, community outreach, and life-changing prevention programs. Every dollar supports our work to eliminate barriers, promote healing, and empower individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Your contribution helps fuel essential programs, including:
• Outpatient Psychotherapy
• One-on-One Counseling
• Substance Use Treatment (SAIOP & SACOT)
• Case Management
• Peer Support Services
• Homeless Outreach & Community Support
• Lunch On Us Community Feeding Program
• Narcan, Condoms, and Hygiene Distribution
• Recovery Walk 2025
• Support for youth, adults, and families navigating crisis
Your support also strengthens ASPEN’s ongoing commitment to:
• Mental health equity
• Substance use recovery support
• Trauma-informed care
• Crisis prevention
• Community empowerment
• Education, advocacy, and stigma reduction
✨ Let’s join together to ensure that our community members receive the support, care, and transformation they deserve.
Your gift helps ASPEN continue carrying out life-changing work in Gastonia and surrounding areas.
Ways to Donate
📲 Zeffy (Credit/Debit Card)
Scan the QR code below.
To avoid service fees, select “Other” under optional fees and enter $0.
🏦 Zelle
Send your contribution to: 7044988898
Thank you for your generosity and for standing with ASPEN as we continue restoring hope, rebuilding lives, and empowering individuals on their journey to healing.
— A Safe Place Empowerment Network (ASPEN)

11/29/2025

https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/4802893

Help me spread the word about A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc. Together we can make a difference.

11/15/2025

10/23/2025

🎉 ASPEN is now on TikTok! 🎉
We’re taking our mission to a new platform — join us on TikTok for inspiring stories, mental health tips, recovery resources, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we empower our community every day.
👉 Follow us here: https://www.tiktok.com/?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Let’s spread hope, healing, and empowerment together! 💚

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10/05/2025

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