Reeds Refuge Center

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

Reed’s Refuge Center is a community-focused non-profit organization committed to the holistic development and well-being of the children and financially afflicted families of the inner city of Wilmington, Delaware. Reed’s Refuge Center (RRC) serves as a safe haven from violence, drugs, guns and idle minds by helping youth to discover their creative potential. We provide youth with an outlet to express themselves and seek inspiration in the arts. Daily, we provide nearly 100 youth with a safe-haven to protect them from some of the dangers in local inner city communities.

OUR MISSION

To protect & educate our children and restore our neighborhoods through a unique combination of arts, music, and life skills.

VISION

A community where every child has what they need to reach their full potential.

CORE VALUES

We believe in the power of Transformation, the need for Agility, the strength of Persistence, the foundation of Compassion and unconditional Love.

About Reeds

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

Our Accomplishments

RR Services

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

Media arts training is about more than teaching someone to use a UCE audio, or how to navigate Photoshop. Multimedia is where our youth learn about photography, how to set up a backdrop and lighting for a photoshoot and photo editing. RRC, also provides video production for our youth that is involved in the Multimedia program. Our instructors teach video treatment writing, how to properly utilize a DSLR camera, lenses and equipment; and post-production editing, color correcting, and basic animation.

FASHION DESIGN

Our aspiring designers will learn skills that are vital to understanding design, pattern making, marketing, and much more. RRC instructors will be teaching actual industry quality skills that are used for a career in fashion design. The classes will be filled with many techniques incorporated into fun and exciting projects. Some of the techniques include illustration, draping, pattern making, and sewing of the garments. Our youth will also learn about the different consumer markets and spotting trends with some field trips to various department stores and getting to know types of material while shopping in fabric stores.

AUDIO ENGINEERING

Another vital part of our Multimedia training is Musical Engineering. This is where our youth find much of their interest and excitement with recording vocals, vocal mixing, and using industry standard equipment and programs such as ProTools HD, Maschine Studio, and more. Media & arts training is about helping our youth build critical thinking skills, then allowing them to use those skills to express themselves in meaningful ways through the visual and musical arts.

PIANO AND DRUM INSTRUCTIONS

At RRC, we believe that music development should be fun and informative. We transform music and music lessons into a social experience, adding a strong group incentive to playing, learning, and practicing. We have found that maximum progress is achieved through a blend of individual instruction and playing with one’s peers in bands and small groups.

COOKING WITHOUT A STOVE

Culinary education is one of the most effective strategies we can use to combat childhood obesity and safety. We create hands-on activities such as cooking without a stove. Hands-on food education is a powerful way to demonstrate safety while preparing meals. We take pride in teaching children basic cooking skills like proper knife usage, mixing and blending seasonings, how to take raw ingredients to make a tasty balanced meals using a microwave. Enabling children to cook for themselves without using fire to cook. Kids learn much more than just cooking; they learn science, language, mathematics, budgeting, reading scale, and many other fine motor skills to ensure the youth’s success.

DANCE INSTRUCTION

RRC offers a variety of children’s dance lessons for kids and preschoolers. In addition to our children’s dance lessons, we also provide a unique outreach program to daycare centers with courses in fitness, tap, and ballet. Involving dance and the arts as part of your child’s experience is as important as scholarly pursuits. Dance is an important part of your child’s growth, creative expression and self-esteem. Through dancing, children learn things like who they are and how to interact with others. These elements are taught through dance in creative and unique ways, and this allows children to feel, move and think simultaneously.

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Clients

Our Supporters

We appreciate all our sponsors and those who support the hard work we do here at REED’S REFUGE CENTER

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.

Delaware Division of the Arts

A Reeds Refuge Center Supporter

Light Up The Queen Foundation

Reeds Refuge Center Supporters

The Delaware Criminal Justice Council is a state agency committed to improving public safety, supporting crime prevention initiatives, and enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system through funding and policy development.

Delaware Criminal Justice Council

A Reeds Refuge Center Supporter

New Castle County, Delaware, is a vibrant and historic region providing essential services, community programs, and economic development initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses.

New Castle Country

A Reeds Refuge Center Supporter

The Seal of the City of Wilmington, Delaware, symbolizes the city’s historic roots, economic strength, and dedication to community growth and development.

Seal Of The City Of Wilmington

A Reeds Refuge Center Supporter

Clients

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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Reeds Refuge Center is inspiring a love of science in the children, who appear to thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to engage in hands-on scientific work and projects, potentially nurturing a new generation of scientists. #reedsrefuge #community #development #center #nonprofit #WeStrongerTogether #scientist ... See MoreSee Less

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Reeds Refuge Community Development Center is expanding and inviting the community to get involved. The renovation plans are underway to create a more welcoming facility, and new initiatives will deepen the center's impact. There are various ways to contribute, including volunteering, making financial donations, spreading the word, and joining advisory or volunteer committees. The expansion will allow the center to continue being a vital resource for the community. The center is grateful for the community's partnership and looks forward to this exciting new chapter. #reedsrefuge #community #development #center #nonprofit #WeStrongerTogether #impactfulchanges #FacilityImprovements #communityresource #continuedimpact #donate #today ... See MoreSee Less

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At Reed’s Refuge center we believe children who witness violence, whether at home, in the community, or through the media, are at risk of developing a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. These can include increased aggression, antisocial behavior, fear, anxiety, and depression. Exposure to violence can also impair a child’s ability to regulate their emotions and develop healthy relationships.🥰🥰🥰#reedsrefuge #community #development #nonprofit #donate #today #believe #fear #anxiety #depression#strongertogether ... See MoreSee Less

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😎Reed's Refuge Center, Youth Against Violence - listen to the cry of our youth about violence. Our children want to live. We need our community to stand up. We can break generational curses on our lives, but it starts with us. Will you stand with us❓
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The students at Reed's Refuge Center are absolutely adamant about the no-smoking policy! They made sure to design T-shirts that would drive home the point to their families: smoking can kill you! #reedsrefuge #community #development #center #nonprofit #donate #today #SmokeFreeEnvironment
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Today, we honor the incredible founders of Reeds Refuge Center, Frederick and Cora Reed. Not only have they dedicated their lives to serving our community, but they are also celebrating a very special milestone - their 27th wedding anniversary!🥰
That’s right, these two chose Valentine’s Day 27 years ago to unite in marriage, and their love and commitment to each other and their family continues to inspire us all.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the profound impact the Reeds have had through their unwavering work and shining example. They have faced challenges head-on, never giving up, and have emerged as beacons of hope and inspiration for our entire community.
Today, we celebrate Frederick and Cora Reed - our founders, our leaders, and our beloved couple. Thank you for your compassion, your dedication, and your lasting legacy of love. May your anniversary be filled with joy, and may your work continue to transform lives for years to come.🥰🥰🥰
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