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
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.
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.
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.
The Seal of the City of Wilmington, Delaware, symbolizes the city’s historic roots, economic strength, and dedication to community growth and development.
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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Join our growing family
Get your children ready for an awesome experience
and become a part of the Reed’s Refuge Center family.
🥰At the beginning of the song “I’m Different,” Elder Tyrone Johnson talks about love and how love is his superpower. He says if he could do anything, he would disperse love everywhere, because when you give love, love always finds its way back to you.
At Reeds Refuge Center, we truly believe that. Love is our foundation. It’s at the center of everything we do — how we teach, how we serve, how we guide our youth, and how we support families in our community.
When love leads the way, lives are changed, futures are built, and communities grow stronger.
At Reeds Refuge, we don’t just talk about love — we live it, we teach it, and we share it every single day. ❤️
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🥰Exciting things are happening at Reeds Refuge Center! 🚧✨
The vision is continuing to come to life as the work continues to move forward on the Reeds Refuge Development Center. It is truly exciting to see this vision taking shape step by step.
This center is being built with a greater purpose in mind. Reeds Refuge will not only serve children and children’s children, but it will also uplift and strengthen families and our entire community.
This vision is bigger than us. It’s something that will outlast us. Wouldn’t you want to be part of something that will still be here long after we’re gone—something that will serve families for generations to come?
We are inviting anyone who would like to be part of this vision to join us. If you have a heart to volunteer your time, skills, or support, we would love your help as we continue building this development center for the community.
Together, we are creating something that will impact lives for generations. We are so excited to see the Reeds Refuge Development Center underway.
If you would like to volunteer or support this mission, please reach out. ❤️
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You guys are putting the work in. May God continue to bless you!
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🌎📏 STREAM Learning at Reeds Refuge Center!
🥰ur students explored the Richter Scale and discovered how earthquakes are measured. Using blocks to symbolize building structures, they tested whether their designs could stay standing during different levels of earthquake movement.
This hands-on activity encouraged critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity as our young engineers learned about science and safety in a fun and engaging way. We love seeing our children learn through exploration!
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Great job
🥁 Beat Builders Class at Reeds Refuge Center 🥁
🥰ur children enjoyed an exciting Beat Builders class at Reeds Refuge Center, where they explored rhythm, sound, and movement through hands-on drumming activities. This experience encouraged creativity, listening skills, coordination, and teamwork while allowing our students to express themselves through music.
It’s always amazing to see our children learning, growing, and building confidence through new experiences! 🎶✨
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Love seeing kids express themselves through music! ✨
Love ❤️ this watching 👀 our youth learning having fun 😁 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️💓💞🩷🩷🩷🩷💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
🥁 Beat Builders Class at Reeds Refuge Center 🥁
🥰ur children enjoyed an exciting Beat Builders class at Reeds Refuge Center, where they explored rhythm, sound, and movement through hands-on drumming activities. This experience encouraged creativity, listening skills, coordination, and teamwork while allowing our students to express themselves through music.
It’s always amazing to see our children learning, growing, and building confidence through new experiences! 🎶✨
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I love watching kids learn and grow through music
THIS IS what makes America great 🇺🇸, preparing our youth for a fun filled positive experience that fosters creativity and teamwork may God continue bless 🙌🏾 the Reeds Refuge Center 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾
🐞🔍 Exploring the World of Insects at Reeds Refuge Center! 🔍🐞
🥰ur children had an exciting learning experience as they explored the different parts of an insect’s body. Through hands-on activities and discussion, they learned about how insects are structured and why each body part is important. 🐞🐛🐞🐜
We love seeing our young learners stay curious, ask questions, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. Science learning at an early age builds confidence, observation skills, and a lifelong love for discovery! ❤️
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