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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, Executive Director
Elza grew up in Brazil as part of a big, lively family with seven brothers and three sisters. Having walked through her own journey of healing from childhood trauma of sexual abuse, Elza now feels called to share her story and help others find hope and restoration. Her faith has become the heart of her mission, and she loves seeing others experience true healing.
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Elza is the author of Freedom Through Christ, Healed and Restored, and Spiritual Mentoring. She leads retreats that create safe spaces for women to heal and grow. In 2020, she founded Healed and Restored to support women recovering from all types of trauma, offering encouragement and community along the way.
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At home, Elza is happiest entertaining family and friends. She loves preparing a wonderful meal and gathering loved ones around her table to share stories, laughter, and joy. Elza’s warmth and compassion inspire everyone she meets, and she feels blessed to be part of each person’s healing journey.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Meet our dedicated Board of Directors, committed to guiding our mission and fostering healing for those we serve.
Heidi Bauders
Heidi has been a corporate lawyer for 20 years, specializing in technology and outsourced services transactions. She has served as legal counsel for several nonprofits and is honored to use her expertise to support Healed and Restored in helping women find healing through faith. Heidi lives in Davidson with her husband of 20 years, their two teenage children, and a loving golden retriever.
Ann Richardville
Ann is a retired Registered Nurse after working several years in an array of health care settings in Ohio and North Carolina. While also raising her three sons, she remained active volunteering in her church and community. She is passionate about the Mission of Healed and Restored through her own experiences and journey of healing with Christ. She continues to enjoy volunteering, exercising, reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She is honored to be part of an organization that is making a difference in so many women’s lives to be able to move forward and thrive.
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Charlene Joese
Charlene is a senior marketing professional with 15 years of experience helping companies launch new products and achieve sustainable growth. She is a dedicated wife and mother of two boys, with a strong commitment to volunteerism and serving her community. As a board member, Charlene is honored to bring her professional expertise and passion for service to support Healed and Restored in its mission to help women reclaim their lives and find peace.
Chaplain
Father John Putnam
Growing up in Newton, NC, John was captivated by the 1978 media coverage of Pope Paul VI's death and the subsequent papal elections. Invited to Mass by a local priest at 14, he felt an immediate connection and converted at 16. Ordained in 1992 for the Diocese of Charlotte, he later earned a licentiate in Canon Law from The Catholic University of America. With over 25 years as a Catholic priest, he is now the pastor of St. Mark in Huntersville and serves on the Presbyteral Council, the College of Consultors, and the Diocese Vocations Board.
Elza Spaedy understands the trauma that many women and girls endure. As a survivor of sexual abuse, Elza aches for them to experience community connection, heart healing, and a safe place to receive both. Healed and Restored is such a place. Their counseling and healing program is designed to help women heal from the devastating effects of physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and all other forms of trauma. This impactful ministry is a much-needed healing balm for a hurting population.
Carrie Daunt
Author of Undone: Freeing your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame.