Women's Refuge of Vero Beach

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Women's Refuge of Vero Beach Biblical Counseling Center ✨
✨ Faith Based Support Groups
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womensrefugevb.org

The Women's Refuge was founded in 1997 by Donna Lee Robart and her husband Ted for people who are experiencing emotional, mental, and spiritual problems. The Refuge offers a Christian live-in program for women, a biblical counseling center for individuals, marriages, and families, and support groups for women to heal the whole person through Christ. From the beginning, people have found freedom from the debilitation of depression, anxiety, and broken relationships and have gone back to their homes, churches, and communities victorious. Women residents who have come from around the world have been referred by organizations like Focus on the Family and Mercy Ministries, as well as by pastors, counselors, psychiatrists, families and friends. Physicians, agencies and churches are utilized and coordinated by the Refuge to offer the most effective treatment necessary for each individual. Our Mission:

Our mission of the Women's Refuge of Vero Beach is threefold: to provide a live-in Christian program where hurting women can find sanctuary in a healing environment, to offer biblical counseling and support for the healing and wholeness of emotionally, mentally and spiritually wounded women, men, and families in our community, and to make available training for people to disciple others. https://www.womensrefugevb.org/about-us/welcome-video-/

10/28/2026

Ladies, let’s turn the page together! 📖💕

Join us for a new women’s book study beginning Monday, November 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Women’s Refuge!

Come connect, grow, and enjoy meaningful conversation with other women… and be part of the study from the very beginning.

📍 Women’s Refuge
1850 Lemon Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960

The group is free with no obligation to continue. The only cost is $12 for the book.

Bring a friend… we’d love to welcome you!

Last week, we celebrated someone very special, Peggy Ribaudo!From serving in our Resale Shop and assisting in the office...
10/26/2026

Last week, we celebrated someone very special, Peggy Ribaudo!

From serving in our Resale Shop and assisting in the office to working hard with our lawn maintenance team, Peggy is always willing to lend a hand wherever she’s needed.

For many years, she has been a beloved part of the Women’s Refuge family. We thank God for her generous heart, hard work, and faithful service to this ministry.

Happy Birthday, Peggy! You are loved and appreciated, and we’re so grateful you’re part of our family!

It was such a pleasure to visit the Exchange Club of Vero Beach on October 6! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to...
10/25/2026

It was such a pleasure to visit the Exchange Club of Vero Beach on October 6! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share about our Christian programs and biblical counseling. Spread the word, if you know of anyone in Vero Beach in need of help for depression, anxiety or problems coping in today's world. Give us a call at 772-770-4424 or check out our website: www.womensrefugevb.org

At our October 6 meeting, the Exchange Club of Vero Beach welcomed Diane Ludwig, Executive Director of the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach, as our guest speaker.

Diane shared the important work this Christ-centered ministry is doing to bring hope, healing, and restoration to individuals and families in our community.

The Women’s Refuge offers a live-in program for women ages 18 and older, along with biblical counseling for individuals, couples, and families seeking guidance and support through life’s challenges.

We thank Diane for sharing the mission of this wonderful local ministry!

To learn more about the Women’s Refuge, visit www.womensrefugevb.org or call 772-770-4424.

Pictured left to right: Diane Ludwig, Executive Director, and Judy Graziosi, Director of Development. Women's Refuge Resale Shop

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for the pastors and faith communities who have walked alongsid...
10/23/2026

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for the pastors and faith communities who have walked alongside the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach for nearly three decades.

Through your generous financial support, faithful prayers, spiritual leadership, and encouragement, you have helped us share Christ’s love with women and families in our community.

Thank you for believing in this ministry, connecting people with our care, and giving so generously of yourselves. Your partnership helps make healing, hope, and changed lives possible.

We thank God for you and the many ways you bless the Women’s Refuge!

Our residents are putting their hands and hearts to work today at Shining Light Gardens...helping to “save the baby pepp...
10/21/2026

Our residents are putting their hands and hearts to work today at Shining Light Gardens...helping to “save the baby peppers!”

Giving back is part of growing. As our ladies experience God’s love and care at the Women’s Refuge, they also have opportunities to share that love by serving others.

We’re grateful for a day of fresh air, fellowship, and putting faith into action...one little pepper plant at a time!

10/17/2026

This weekend, we have TWO very special reasons to celebrate someone who means so much to all of us at The Women’s Refuge!

Friday was the birthday of our beloved Executive Director, Diane Ludwig, and today she celebrates her wedding anniversary!

Diane is so much more than a leader to our Women's Refuge family. She is a woman of extraordinary faith, compassion, strength, and dedication. Her tireless commitment to this ministry and her genuine love for the women we serve have touched countless lives. She leads by example, gives generously of herself, and pours her heart into everything she does.

Those of us who have the privilege of working alongside Diane know just how special she is. She is deeply respected, greatly appreciated, and truly loved!

Diane, on behalf of your entire Women's Refuge family, we thank God for you and the blessing you are to this ministry and to each of us personally.

We pray that this new year of life brings you abundant joy, good health, beautiful memories, and all the love you so freely give to others.

Happy Belated Birthday and Happy Anniversary, Diane! We love you and celebrate you today and always!

We’re hiring a Part-Time Development Assistant!Join the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach and help support our Christ-centere...
10/12/2026

We’re hiring a Part-Time Development Assistant!

Join the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach and help support our Christ-centered mission through fundraising, community outreach, donor relations, volunteer coordination, and special events.

15 hours per week
Tuesday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Occasional evening or weekend events

We’re seeking an organized, detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Interested? Contact us for application details:
https://www.womensrefugevb.org/opportunities/parttime-marketing-coordinatorpublic-relations-assistant/

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠The Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach is ...
10/12/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Peggy Banks as its new Director of Counseling. Banks brings decades of experience in biblical counseling, ministry leadership and teaching, along with a deep commitment to helping others find hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

Her work has taken her across the United States, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, serving churches, nonprofit organizations and seminaries through counseling and leadership development.

Banks holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and a master’s degree in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She earned her Doctor of Ministry from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where her doctoral dissertation focused on spiritual restorative care for survivors of s*xual abuse.

She has served as an adjunct professor at Western Seminary, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Calvary Baptist Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. Her teaching has included women and leadership, the role of women in the church, and pastoral care for survivors of human s*x trafficking. She also serves as a faculty member and mentor for the Christian Leadership Alliance.

At the Women’s Refuge, Banks will bring her experience and compassionate approach to the ministry’s Christ-centered counseling services. Her passion for helping people understand their identity and purpose aligns closely with the Refuge’s mission of supporting lasting spiritual and personal growth.

The Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach offers a live-in program for women and biblical counseling for individuals, couples and families.
To learn more about the Women's Refuge visit our website at: www.womensrefugevb.org or call us at 772-770-4424 or email us at: [email protected]. Peggy Rose Banks

Address

1850 Lemon Avenue
Vero Beach, FL
32960

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17727704424

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