ref·uge
/ˈrefˌyo͞oj,ˈrefˌyo͞oZH/
noun:
a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDING UPDATE
The Refuge is building affordable housing for youth. We have created a website to give you regular updates on how the building is progressing and what the room currently look like (not real time).
Dinner & Cake Auction
Join us for our Annual Dinner and Cake Auction. This year the Dinner will be held on the 25th of May, 2024. The dinner will be catered by our New Leaf Catering Co. (The Refuge catering program that hires our youth). After dinner a live cake auction will take place with auctioneer extraordinaire Mayor Dan Carter.
Tickets are $80 each ($30 tax receipt & $25 in ‘Cake Money’ that you can use to purchase a cake) or a table of 8 is $550 ($250 tax receipt and $100 in cake money). Check back often for details.
Since 1999, The Refuge has been working with youth who are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of experiencing homelessness, or who are struggling. More than just a place to find breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry facilities, access to clothing and personal hygiene products, as well as housing help, The Refuge is a place where youth can find community, safety, belonging and a renewed hope for their future.
The vision of The Refuge is to see people restored to the truth that they are created in the image of God with gifts, abilities, the capacity to make positive decisions and to affect change in the world around them. We desire to see people reveal God’s glory through careful stewardship of their lives, communities, resources and relationships.
For Youth
Are you a youth wondering what type of things go on at The Refuge and how The Refuge might be able to help you?
For Community Members
Do you represent a business, community group, church or are you an individual interested in learning more about The Refuge and how you can help youth in our community?
CURRENT STATISTICS
Jan. 1 – Sept 1 – 2023
343
different youth served at The Refuge
(15% increase over 2021)
16,405
meals and snacks served to youth
(28% increase
over 2021)
7,217
recorded program interactions
(36% increase over 2021)
157
New youth (first time at The Refuge)
(10% increase over 2021)
The Refuge
300 Court Street