Ropes and Rags
Hope That Lifts | A nonprofit rooted in real pain and deep faith
About Us
Ropes and Rags is a nonprofit built on real pain, raw stories, and the hope of Jesus. Inspired by the story of Jeremiah being lifted out of the cistern with ropes and rags, and by founder James Kruse’s journey of rejection, grit, and redemption, we exist to meet people where they are and help them rise.
Our Programs
The Rope
Emergency crisis response: food, housing, and safety for families in urgent need.
The Rags
Restoration care: trauma counseling, faith mentoring, and emotional healing.
Dream Again Fund
GED sponsorships, microgrants, and opportunities to rebuild a future.
Church Training
Equipping churches to provide long-term support and hope for the hurting.
Podcast: Bloody Socks, Broken Dreams
Real stories of real pain—and the hope that followed. Tune in for powerful testimonies and redemptive conversations.
Give Hope
Your generosity helps us sponsor GEDs, support single moms, and meet people in the mud of life.
Get Involved
Email us at info@ropesandrags.org or follow us on Instagram @ropesandrags for updates, stories, and volunteer opportunities.