About Us

Organizational Values

Fresh Start for Women believes the following core values influence everything we do:

• Family – A safe, happy and healthy family is a positive influence in the community
• Accountability – We encourage accepting responsibility for decisions made both personally and professionally
• Integrity – We observe the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible management of resources entrusted to us
• Truth – We share God’s word and the power it holds to strengthen families and relationships
• Faith – We cultivate an environment in which women have the opportunity to rediscover and reach their dreams and aspirations as they reconnect with a higher spiritual being thereby strengthening families and communities
• Service – We passionately serve our clients with respect, love and understanding thereby promoting trust on their journey to healing and restoration

Our Philosophy and Beliefs

• We believe that every moment in our lives prepares us for a greater mission. That by understanding the events that shaped us helps us to be more confident and self-assured.
• We believe that by sharing of ourselves regardless of the differences in race, religion, and social-economic background we can all celebrate the uniqueness that is WOMAN.
• We believe that every woman deserves to tap into their inner spirit in order to accomplish their hopes and dreams.

Board of Directors, Staff & Volunteers

Board of Directors

Mrs. Janice  G. Pettigrew, Founder/Executive Director

Founder

Ms. Donna R. Shaw - President

Franchise Mart-Vinings, Owner

Mrs. Cathy Arrington MAC, Secretary/Treasurer

Cognitive Behavioral Health

Advisory Board

Minister Oscar Pettigrew, Jr.,

Co-Founder

Ms. Kathryn Jones

Founder Destiny Family Services

Mr. Kevin Linder

Attorney

Ms. Darlene Sheardon

Nu Revelations Inc.

Principal Staff & Volunteers

Mrs. Janice G. Pettigrew - Executive Director/Administrative Manager

Minister Oscar Pettigrew, Jr. - Counseling & Ministry Services

Ms. Bettye Ferguson - Volunteer

Ms. Octavia Taylor - Volunteer

Ms. Regina Farmer - Volunteer