We have very exciting news. At My Refuge House, it has always been our goal to have our home in the Philippines lead by Filipinos. We recognized long ago that the best case scenario for the girls who call My Refuge House “Home” is to be lead by those who have an integral understanding of […]
Kim Jones, our Director of Engagement, and her incredible committee are putting together the event of the year for My Refuge House! Fashioned for Freedom will showcase creativity and talent in a way we’ve never done before! But, why a Runway Show you might ask? Here’s Kim’s Answer… —- I recently came across a quote […]
This short piece about the initiatives of our education programs at My Refuge House was written by Dr. Ivonn Ellis Wiggan. Dr. Ivonn joined the team at My Refuge House in May of this year and has been boosting the spirits of the girls and staff by helping them create innovative, well-rounded additions to our […]
First Chinese Baptist Church (FCBC) Youth Choir recently put on another fundraiser for My Refuge House. In addition to an afternoon of showcased talent, some great Filipino food and people gathered together to support a common goal– FCBC raised over $4000 to support the girls at My Refuge House! Enjoy this lovely narrative from one […]
Allison email Dr. Ivonn a couple of days later asking if she would ever be interested in working for My Refuge House. And the rest is history. Dr. Ivonn packed up her belongings (including an airbed that fits in her suitcase!) and relocated to Cebu, Philippines in mid-May. Dr. Ivonn’s positive attitude, faith in God […]
In May, we had our annual Southern California Benefit Dinner– but this year there was an added bonus. Through a collaboration with our friends at We Step Into the Light, we were able to display 12 original pieces of art work, created as gifts for the girls at My Refuge House! The professional artists who […]
Art is powerful. It always has been, and always will be. Art has the capacity to touch the depths on your soul, in the places where words can’t fit. Whether it’s painting, dance, acting or singing, art is an incredible tool for healing. For this reason, My Refuge House was thrilled to partner with Arts […]
I’d like to introduce you to Kim. Kim Jones joined our team as the Director of Engagements last February, but she has been a friend to My Refuge House for many years. She currently resides with her husband and three beautiful children in Irving, Texas. Watch for news of upcoming events in the DFW area that […]
I’m so grateful for this latest piece by Nannette Ricaforte. The Philippines is one of the countries most affected by online sexual predators. Because of the prevalence of the English language, Filipinos are often sought out in the online market for sex. In fact, a number of the girls at My Refuge House were exposed to […]
At My Refuge House, all of our girls go through a counseling program. This year, we used an adapted form of Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with the girls. We chose TF-CBT because it is the most evidence based form of counseling for trauma, and it’s also been shown to be effective when used […]
