OUR IMPACT
Impact starts with belief. Opportunity grows.
Reed’s Refuge archive · Youth in action
A safe place to belong ◆ Skills to create and lead ◆ Pathways to what comes next ◆ A safe place to belong ◆ Skills to create and lead ◆ Pathways to what comes next ◆
A safe place to belong ◆ Skills to create and lead ◆ Pathways to what comes next ◆ A safe place to belong ◆ Skills to create and lead ◆ Pathways to what comes next ◆
THE MEASURE OF IMPACT
Beyond attendance. What young people gain.
Reed’s Refuge’s work focuses on academic learning, creative and technical skills, trusted relationships and youth leadership. Tutoring and S.T.R.E.A.M. support learning; music and multimedia introduce production skills; Safe City and mentoring support youth voice and positive decision-making. These programs give practical form to the priorities below.
IMPACT PILLARS
The difference a refuge can make.
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Safe & supportive spaces
Consistent environments where young people are welcomed, known and encouraged.
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Mentorship turns activities into relationships and experience.
Selected recognition & milestones
A community’s trust. A lasting commitment.
2017 Jefferson Awards recognition.
Community Excellence Award recognition.
First grantee of the BeLikeFrank Foundation.
Years of sustained youth arts, education and violence-prevention programming in Wilmington.
Public, private and philanthropic partnerships supporting youth opportunity and community development.
Opportunity grows through partnership.
Reed’s Refuge is grateful for the organizations, agencies, foundations and community partners that invest in our young people and help expand what is possible.
Delaware Division of the Arts
Light Up The Queen Foundation
Delaware Criminal Justice Council
New Castle County
City of Wilmington
Your place
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Help more young people see what is possible.
Your support strengthens current programs and helps build a permanent home for long-term opportunity.