{"id":28,"date":"2023-03-16T22:38:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T22:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehesedalliance.org\/index.php\/our-story\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T17:23:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:23:00","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thehesedalliance.org\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28\" class=\"elementor elementor-28\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2efb2ecf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2efb2ecf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M790.5,93.1c-59.3-5.3-116.8-18-192.6-50c-29.6-12.7-76.9-31-100.5-35.9c-23.6-4.9-52.6-7.8-75.5-5.3\n\tc-10.2,1.1-22.6,1.4-50.1,7.4c-27.2,6.3-58.2,16.6-79.4,24.7c-41.3,15.9-94.9,21.9-134,22.6C72,58.2,0,25.8,0,25.8V100h1000V65.3\n\tc0,0-51.5,19.4-106.2,25.7C839.5,97,814.1,95.2,790.5,93.1z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-61f60d62\" data-id=\"61f60d62\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a852f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"30a852f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Us<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa9c4be elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fa9c4be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4321540 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4321540\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9c0149d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9c0149d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-88ba5d6\" data-id=\"88ba5d6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e88ded1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e88ded1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cfb91a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1cfb91a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0dcbbd\" data-id=\"c0dcbbd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-381ad6a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"381ad6a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c14805\" data-id=\"5c14805\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5dbaf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5dbaf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Hesed?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606d724 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"606d724\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Hesed is more than just a word; it represents the very essence of God&#8217;s loving-kindness and compassion. Rooted in the Hebrew language, Hesed encompasses the qualities of unwavering loyalty, mercy, grace, and selfless love. It embodies acts of kindness and generosity that go beyond what is expected or deserved, reflecting the abundant and limitless nature of God&#8217;s love.<\/p><p>At The Hesed Alliance, we are inspired and have been forever changed by this profound concept. Our mission is to extend the same spirit of Hesed to those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. We seek to create a space where survivors can find solace and empowerment on their journey towards wholeness.\u00a0<\/p><p>But there&#8217;s more to the story behind the name of The Hesed Alliance. It holds a deeper significance, a tale that we would be happy to share with you!\u00a0<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-word-spacing );\">So, let&#8217;s connect, engage in conversation, and discover the beautiful narrative that unfolds behind the name. 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Drawing from her own personal journey through the reporting process of childhood sexual abuse and subsequent healing through the gift of Hesed, Marion&#8217;s creative juices started flowing, and The Hesed Alliance was born!<\/p>\n<p>Marion is like a whirlwind of creativity and passion, with a sprinkle of quirkiness thrown in for good measure.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-word-spacing );\">She graduated <\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-word-spacing );\"><i>summa cum laude<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-word-spacing );\"> from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor&#8217;s in Music Education and enjoyed a successful career teaching middle school band in North Carolina\u2019s public school system.&nbsp;<\/span>Marion holds a Master&#8217;s in Clinical Mental Health and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in North Carolina.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-word-spacing );\">She is currently enrolled in Duke&#8217;s nonprofit management program and is a Credentialed Survivor Advocate (NACP#: N39-468-8019).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>She is a perpetual learner, constantly seeking new ideas, insights, and skills to enhance her already impressive repertoire of hobbies.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-text-transform ); word-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-b2ce6af-word-spacing );\">From her uncanny ability to transform anything into a beautifully crafted spreadsheet to coordinating events, she effortlessly brings order to chaos. Her attention to detail and meticulous approach ensures that every task is executed with precision and efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But beneath the creative powerhouse exterior lies a heart that beats for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Marion is driven by an unwavering commitment to advocate for these survivors, providing them with the resources and support they need to heal and thrive. She blends her imaginative mind with genuine compassion, crafting innovative solutions that make a real difference in the lives of others.<\/p>\n<p>So buckle up and get ready to join Marion on this exhilarating adventure of hesed!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-563d1598 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"563d1598\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16648279 elementor-invisible\" 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