Reeds Refuge Center Inc
About Reeds Refuge Center Inc
Reeds Refuge Center gives children and youth a place to build skills, try creative work, and get support that meets them where they are. Through S.T.R.E.A.M. education, performing arts, counseling, and anti-violence programming, it serves young people in Wilmington with both structure and room to express themselves. For donors, the draw is simple, this is a center where mentoring, creative training, and practical support all live under one roof.
What sets Reeds Refuge Center apart is how directly it connects arts training with youth mentoring and anti-violence work. Young people can move from virtual learning to media arts to forums about community concerns, with options that include dance, music, culinary arts, fashion design, and audio engineering. It is a broad, hands-on setup that gives youth more than one way to show up and grow.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
S.T.R.E.A.M. Program
A program to educate children using the S.T.R.E.A.M. model, described as a global formula for helping children be successful in the 21st century.
Safe City Project
An anti-violence campaign that promotes positive choices and resisting peer pressure focused on drugs and violence.
Youth Against Violence (YAV)
An open forum for youth ages 10 through 17 to express concerns and discuss proactive strategies to reduce crime and drug activity, including a livestream talk show platform.
The Believe Campaign
A music and video project that shares a positive anti-violence message and emphasizes unity across race, religion, and ethnic background.
L.E.A.R.N. Program
A virtual learning classroom that serves children and provides education resources, graphic design tools, and audio engineering training.
Multimedia and media arts training
Training in camera work, audio production, Photoshop, critical thinking, and self-expression through visual and musical arts.
Dance
Dance programming for youth.
Music instruction
Music programming, including piano and drum instruction.
Culinary arts
Culinary programming, including Cooking Without a Stove.
Fashion design
Fashion design programming for youth.
Audio engineering
Audio engineering programming and vocational training.
Counseling
Counseling services for children and youth.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Reeds Refuge Center supports youth and performing arts.
Who they serve
Children and youth, especially at-risk students and young people from low-to-moderate income and single-parent households.
Their impact
- In 6 years, the center mentored over 1,000 children.
- It reports a 75% student retention rate.
- More than 100 children, teens, and adults attended the health expo hosted at the center.
How your donation helps
- Stream program expenses
- Performing arts expenses
- Youth mentoring
- Anti-violence programming
- Virtual learning classroom resources
- Graphic design and audio engineering equipment and software
Our story
Reeds Refuge Center was founded in 2008 to support youth and performing arts. Over time, that work grew into mentoring, S.T.R.E.A.M. education, creative arts training, and anti-violence programming for children and youth in Wilmington.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Reeds Refuge Center Inc’s services.
Contact the center by email at reedsrefuge9@gmail.com, by phone at (302) 482-2286, or through the contact page to learn about programs and services.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Reeds Refuge Center Inc has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer teachers or tutors in science, reading, math, and music
- Behavioral specialist support for children and parents
- Youth counselor support
- Speech specialist support
- Volunteer recruitment, training, and assignment coordination
- Administration assistance
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Jefferson Awards Community Excellence Award, 2017
- First Grantee from the BeLikeFrank Foundation, 2016
- In Gratitude for Your Loyal Service to the Citizens of Wilmington, 2016
In the media
- Out & About Now, 'A Place for Hope,' a feature on Reed's Refuge Center
- NBC Philadelphia, coverage of a community feeding day at Reeds Refuge Center
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What ages does Youth Against Violence serve?
Youth Against Violence is for youth ages 10 through 17.
What does the S.T.R.E.A.M. Program focus on?
It focuses on teaching children through the S.T.R.E.A.M. model, which is described as a global formula for helping children succeed in the 21st century.
What kinds of creative training are offered?
The center offers dance, multimedia, music, culinary arts, fashion design, audio engineering, and related creative instruction.
What volunteer roles are listed?
Volunteer roles include teachers or tutors in science, reading, math, and music, along with behavioral specialist, youth counselor, speech specialist, volunteer coordinator, and administration assistance.
What does the L.E.A.R.N. Program provide?
It provides a virtual learning classroom for children, along with education resources such as graphic design tools and audio engineering software.
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