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About Us

Transforming lives, one heart at a time

Our non-profit organization, founded by Elza Spaedy, is dedicated to healing the minds and souls of those affected by assault and abuse through the transformative power of faith and community support. As a survivor herself, Elza understands the profound impact of these experiences and has channeled her journey into creating a haven for others seeking solace and recovery. Our mission is to provide compassionate care, spiritual guidance, and a supportive network to help individuals reclaim their lives and find peace. With the help of our devoted community, we strive to empower survivors and foster an environment where healing and hope can flourish.

Elza Spaedy

Founder, Progam Director

It was back in 2020 and in the middle of the madness that was COVID 19 that I started feeling that I needed to do more for victims of abuse. I have been one of the lucky ones, having had amazing support and guidance in my healing journey. Now I feel a responsibility to do more for those who find themselves stuck in their trauma, feeling hopeless and abandoned by society. ​

When creating Healed and Restored I had the support of some amazing women who were there in the beginning helping with whatever was needed as a foundation team. Words cannot adequately express the gratitude I feel for my dear friends, Catherine Farley, Juliet Hirsch, Sharon Kucia, and Alexandra Stanley Pettit who were so instrumental in those first few years and worked tirelessly and with so much devotion and love for the mission. I am simply amazed at the level of commitment these women have shown and their purest desire to help see this program up and running. Even though they are no longer involved in the day-to-day mission, I know I can still count on their love and support. 

Healed and Restored was created to fill a void and a need that has been long overlooked in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area. A program that is 100% dedicated to helping women heal their bodies, minds, and spirits in the aftermath of abuse and other traumas, with the goal of guiding them to the type of healing that will transform their lives and the lives of those around them. 

The many challenges we are facing in society today have made me realize a lot of different things. One of them is that we were never made to walk through the wildness of our hurts and pain alone. At Healed and Restored we believe that the worst part of suffering is not necessarily the suffering- but suffering alone. We are building a community that is making sure that no women will suffer alone! 

Witnessing the enormous ripple effect that our program is having in our community, makes my heart sing with joy. Through my own journey from victim to survivor I have found that you cannot help but have a deep desire to assist others who are still hurting. 

At Healed and Restored we are building a village of people who are passionate about helping others on their healing journey. We are transforming lives, one heart at a time!

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Meet Our Board of Directors

Meet our dedicated Board of Directors, committed to guiding our mission and fostering healing for those we serve.

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Elza Spaedy understands the trauma that many young girls endure. As an abuse survivor, Elza aches for girls to experience community connection, heart healing and a safe place to receive both. Healed and Restored is such a place. It is a residential counseling and healing program designed to help women with the devastating effects of physical abuse, sexual abuse and sex trafficking. This impactful ministry is a much needed healing balm over a hurting population of the Church.

Carrie Daunt

Author of Undone: Freeing your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame.

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