About Reed's Refuge Center
We are an Award Winning Outreach Organization located in Wilmington, Delaware.
The motto at Reeds’ Refuge Center is Seek Refuge in the Arts
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
VISION
CORE VALUES
Our Accomplishments
Our accomplishments are small examples of our commitment to Delaware,
our youth, and changing literacy in local communities.
THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 JEFFERSON AWARDS
THE COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
First Grantee from the BeLikeFrank Foundation
In Gratitude for Your Loyal Service to the Citizens of Wilmington 2016
In 6 years we have mentored over 1,000 children.
75% Student retention rate
More than 80% of the students we mentor come from low to moderate income families.
More than 60% of students are being raised by a single parent
100% of our students we serve are at-risk
Our work is not done! Donate today to help us help the children of tomorrow
Reed's Refuge Services
The work we do has a tremendous impact on our children and our communities.
We’re about making a difference starting with the ones who will someday lead this world.
IT'S WHAT WE DO
Our goal is to impact the inner-city youth through various art forms.
Our youth is the future and our staff is dedicated to push them to Greatness
MULTIMEDIA
FASHION DESIGN
AUDIO ENGINEERING
PIANO AND DRUM INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING WITHOUT A STOVE
DANCE INSTRUCTION
Our Supporters
We appreciate all our sponsors and those who support the hard work we do here at REED’S REFUGE CENTER
arget is a leading American retail corporation, offering a wide range of products from clothing to electronics, groceries, and home goods, with a strong commitment to community support and sustainability.
ShopRite is a trusted supermarket chain offering a variety of fresh groceries, household essentials, and quality products, dedicated to affordability and community-driven initiatives.
The Delaware Division of the Arts is a state agency dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts through grants, programs, and initiatives that enrich communities and enhance cultural experiences across Delaware.
For more than 180 years we’ve faithfully served our community, guided by the simple idea that when you do the right thing and treat people with a Customer First® mentality, good things happen. To us, this means making service a priority and continually investing in technologies that make it easy to do business with WSFS.
Our firm’s core purpose, “the continual pursuit of knowledge for the benefit of our clients, team members, and the community as a whole,” is based on that commitment.
Awarded to Reeds Refuge Center
As one of the top-ranked hospitals in the Delaware region, Christiana Care Health System has demonstrated its commitment to caring for our neighbors in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey for more than 100 years.
Our mission is to improve children’s lives and help families gain access to the care they need through medical grants. We invite you to become a part of UHCCF’s legacy and help us achieve our new goal of awarding 20,000 UHCCF medical grants to children and their families nationwide by 2020!
A longtime supporter of Fred and Cora Reed and Reeds Refuge Center.
Volunteer
RRC provides support and neighborhood empowerment by incorporating the
talents and philanthropic desires of each willing volunteer.
Volunteer Teachers:
A class minimum and six month commitment is required of volunteer teachers. This is a significant amount of your time, and we ask that you consider it carefully before volunteering. If you tutor one-on-one, we ask for a minimum three month commitment. Volunteer teachers/tutors must know how to read, write and speak the English language, and be genuinely interested in helping other adults improve his/her literacy skills.
Type of teachers needed:
• Science, Reading, Math, Music
Behavioral specialist:
Our RRC specialist would help develop, restore and maintain children’s behavior; teach skills to children and parents; behavior management & general supervision of clients w/behavioral, emotional disturbances and/or chemical dependency issues; work one-on-one w/youth in their home or school environment.
Youth Counselor:
Our RRC youth counselors work with adolescents and young children to help them solve problems, and they also make referrals for any services that would improve a child’s emotional or physical well being. These counselors can focus on helping youth with substance abuse and behavioral problems or to overcome mental and emotional disorders.
Speech therapist:
RRC speech specialist will work with patients, parents and youth, to facilitate the treatment of speech and language disorders, such as stammers, stutters, Tourettes and mutism. Specialising in providing therapeutic services for ages 5 years old to 18 years old, allowing for the fine-tuning of skills and exploring new tools and techniques.
Parent Counselor:
Collaborates with parents, volunteers, and staff to identify how parents/guardians and community members can get more involved at school as volunteers. Volunteer will oversee volunteer recruitment, training and assignments. Also, works with the RRC president staff, parents, and local teachers to coordinate volunteer assignments at the school to support student success.
Administration Assistance:
Reporting to the CEO & CFO, the administrative assistant will perform a range of administrative and office support functions for RRC to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization. The administrative assistant will directly contribute to increasing RRC’s capacity to supply the necessary resources to ensure community broadening, increased funding, and youth development.
Cleaning Staff:
RRC custodian is responsible for keeping the facility clean and in order between events, classes, cooking demonstrations, and various activities.
Donation Assistant:
Assists with and maintains organization of clothing bank storeroom and materials goods which are received as donations.
Client Advocate:
To assess needs and provide material goods distribution, referrals, and information to for the youth and parents of RRC.
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"At Reeds Refuge Center, the computer class is a fantastic opportunity, and the children are absolutely thriving in their passion for technology! Their excitement for learning and mastering new skills is truly inspiring. Let's continue to foster that love for computers and technology, empowering these young minds to reach their full potential. Together, we can achieve greatness!"#ReedsRefugeCenter #ComputerClass #TechEnthusiasts #EmpoweringYouth #donateblood #LearningJourney #FutureLeaders ... See MoreSee Less
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😍In our engineering class at Reed's Refuge Center, the children explored their creativity with Magnetic Building Blocks! 🌟 Their faces lit up as they constructed everything from towering structures to intricate designs, showcasing teamwork and imagination.
It was wonderful to see them collaborate, share ideas, and develop critical thinking skills as they figured out how to balance their creations. Each standing structure brought cheers and joy to the room!
At Reed's Refuge Center, we nurture curiosity and a love for learning through hands-on activities. This was a fantastic example of how play can empower education. We can't wait to see what they create next!
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😍At Reed’s Refuge Center, one of the children’s favorite classes is Cooking Without a Stove! The children love getting creative and making delicious, healthy fruit smoothies. 🍏🥤🥭🍓
It’s a fun and engaging way for them to learn about nutrition while enjoying tasty treats. Watching their smiles as they blend their favorite flavors is truly priceless! 🌟✨
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“Let’s celebrate the incredible memories from Reed’s Refuge 2021 Community Love Day! It was a fantastic opportunity for Mayor Mike Purzycki to have the privilege of meeting our talented young men, who dazzled us with their performances on stage and shared the spotlight with the mayor. What a powerful moment of community and talent! Keep shining bright!”#ReedsRefugeCenter#Community #Development #APlaceToFeelLoved #Believe #Nonprofit #Donate #Today #Viral #FYP Mike Purzycki - Mayor of the City of Wilmington ... See MoreSee Less
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"The children at Reeds Refuge Center thoroughly enjoy their trips to the trampoline park, where they have a great time jumping and socializing with their friends. Most importantly, the smiles on their faces are truly priceless." #reedsrefugecenter #aplacetofeelloved #believe #love #family #trip #children #community #development #center #nonprofit #donate #today ... See MoreSee Less
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