EASE

12/03/2025

Warming Stations will be open tonight, you must arrive at 6:00 p.m. to secure your space.

Warming Stations
Gwinnett County will open warming stations for residents to receive temporary, overnight relief when temperatures reach 35 degrees and below.

Residents who visit the sites will be able to warm up, eat a meal, and get some rest. The warming stations will be available from 6:00pm until 7:00am.
Visit RideGwinnett.com for real-time bus tracking and microtransit information.

LOCATIONS
Buford
Buford Senior Center
2755 Sawnee Avenue
Bus route 101 I-985, stop 19 or
Bus route 50, stop 5047

Duluth
Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
2750 Pleasant Hill Road
Bus route 10B, stop 542 and 108

Norcross
Best Friend Park Gym
6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Bus route 35, stop 407 and 906

Snellville
Gwinnett Community Resource Center at Bethany Church Road
3025 Bethany Church Road
Bus route 70, stop 7010 and 7023
Snellville microtransit

Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Senior Center
225 Benson Street
Bus route 40, stop 836 and 337
Lawrenceville microtransit

Explore Gwinnett County Transit for reliable bus service, park-and-ride locations, and commuter routes. Plan your trip, view schedules, and access real-time transit updates across Gwinnett County.

10/19/2025

💜 The Many Faces of Domestic Violence 💜
A Day of Reflection, Renewal, & Resilience

Join EASE International for an empowering afternoon dedicated to awareness, healing, and hope. Together, we’ll honor survivors, educate our community, and stand for change.

📅 October 26, 2025 | 2–6 PM EST
📍 3293 Stone Mountain Hwy, Ste G, Snellville, GA

✨ Reflect. Renew. Rise. ✨

10/19/2025

💜 The Many Faces of Domestic Violence: A Day of Reflection, Renewal, & Resilience 💜

Join us on October 26, 2025, as we come together to honor survivors, raise awareness, and stand united against domestic violence. This day is about healing, empowerment, and community transformation.

🗓 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
📍 3293 Stone Mountain Hwy, Ste G, Snellville, GA

Let’s reflect. Let’s renew. Let’s rise—together. ✨

02/14/2025

💜 A Letter of Love to Survivors Who Chose Themselves 💜

Dear Beautiful Soul,

Today is Valentine’s Day, a day that the world has dedicated to love. But for many, this day can feel like a painful reminder—of what was lost, of what could have been, or of the love they so deeply desire but have yet to find.

If that is you, I want you to know this: You are not alone. And more importantly, you are already experiencing the greatest love of all—the love you chose for yourself.

Walking away from a toxic, unhealthy, or abusive relationship is one of the most brave and loving acts you can ever do for yourself. It is an act of self-preservation, self-respect, and self-honor. You may have moments where you feel lonely, where doubt creeps in, where you question if you made the right decision—but I promise you, choosing yourself is always the right choice.

Love is not meant to break you. Love is not meant to silence you. Love is not meant to hurt you.

True love nurtures, uplifts, and brings peace, and if you had to leave to find that peace, then you made the most powerful and self-loving choice you could make.

So today, I celebrate YOU.
💜 I celebrate your courage.
💜 I celebrate your strength.
💜 I celebrate your decision to choose yourself.

On this Valentine’s Day, I encourage you to love yourself deeper than you ever have before. Buy yourself flowers, take yourself out, or simply sit in gratitude for the beautiful journey you are now on. The journey back to YOU.

And know this—real love will find you again, in the most beautiful and deserving way, because you have already started by choosing YOU first.

With all my love and admiration,
Aquana Raffington
Founder, EASE International

02/09/2025

📢 PSA: EASE is Expanding to Support ALL Survivors! 💜💙
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

For years, EASE International has been a safe space for women impacted by domestic violence. But the cycle of abuse doesn’t just affect women—men, young adults, and entire families are impacted too.

That’s why today, we are expanding our mission to support both men and women in breaking free from toxic relationships, healing from trauma, and building a thriving future.

🌟 Introducing our new focus: 🌟
✅ Breaking the Cycle – A 7-week program for young adults (ages 14-24) to recognize red flags, build confidence, and develop self-worth before toxic patterns take hold.
✅ EASE NextGen – Supporting the children of domestic violence survivors through mentorship and career development.
✅ Empowering Tomorrow – Helping survivors achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship and skill-building.
✅ Holistic Support – Providing survivors with resources for healing, growth, and stability.

💡 We need your help!
💜 Know someone who could benefit from Breaking the Cycle? Send them our way!
💙 Want to be a mentor or volunteer? We’re looking for male and female role models to support our participants.
📩 Schools & Community Leaders: Let’s bring this program to your students!

Together, we can break generational cycles of abuse and equip all to succeed and evolve. 💜

📩 Get involved today!
🌐 Website: easeinternational.org
📞 Phone: +1 770-573-7038

12/01/2024

Step forward with the light of your potential, letting go of the shadows of past fears and doubts. Embrace the brilliance of who you’re becoming and let it illuminate your path. You have the power to redefine your future and shine brightly in every aspect of your life! ✨🌟

Let your light shine: https://easeinternational.org/

11/30/2024

No two journeys are the same, and that’s the beauty of it. Trust in the road that’s unfolding for you, and embrace every twist and turn with unwavering confidence. Every experience shapes you into who you are meant to be. So stride forward boldly, knowing that your journey is yours alone! 🌟✨

Embrace your unique journey: https://easeinternational.org/