Today is Thanksgiving. I am thankful for so much…not the least of which is the fact that I am in my dream job and getting to be and do my best every day to help make the world a better place. As I have reflected on the past six months in this new job, my […]
I recently went on a trip and met the girls of My Refuge House. During my week-long visit, I was able to spend quality time with a few girls in particular. Describing their spirits is difficult to put into words, and relaying to you the impact they’ve had on my life is even harder. In […]
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~Maya Angelou From the use of music, to visual arts, to creative writing, to movement, there are many examples of (and studies that back up) the power of creativity in the healing process. Since joining My Refuge House in April, I have […]
Bring more JOY into the world on November 5th with My Refuge House! Whether or not you can attend, please tell your friends, and tell your friends to tell their friends! If you live within a day’s drive of Dallas, you do not want to miss it! We’re taking our 2nd Annual Fashioned For Freedom Runway Show to […]
Hello there! My name is Kristi and I am an intern with My Refuge House in Southern California, so you’ll be hearing from me from time to time! I first discovered my passion for human trafficking awareness during my 3 years in overseas missions with YWAM. My last trip with them was to Cape Town, South Africa, […]
Here is the fourth in the mini-series sharing Rachel’s blog…. For the second part of this blog series I would like to introduce you to the lovely girls who are in my college prep class. The pictures alone should tell you how hilarious and playful they are. They love to joke around and have a […]
Here is the third in the mini-series sharing Rachel’s blog…. This is the beginning of a short blog series featuring the amazing girls that I work with at My Refuge House. Due to confidentiality their faces will be hidden and I will use their pseudo names. I would like to introduce to Hope, Abigail, and […]
Here is the second in the mini-series sharing Rachel’s blog…. Several weeks ago I was thinking about how to inspire the girls at My Refuge House to enjoy reading and utilize the small library we are gradually accumulating. I wanted to create a program for the girls that did not add pressure to the staff […]
Rachel, our amazing Peace Corps Volunteer, has graciously shared some of her blog entries for our website…we hope you enjoy the first in this mini-series about My Refuge House through Rachel’s eyes…. Filipino resilience never fails to amaze me; I am continuously astounded by it in various ways. Resilience is an incredible aspect of Filipino […]
“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” ~ Marianne Williamson I began my journey getting to know My Refuge House a month ago. Since then, I have invited anyone I talk with to join me in getting to know the girls, the staff, and the […]
