There are a number of consistent factors that the girls in our home share in common. These factors often make the girls more susceptible to being trafficked or exploited. We call the factors “vulnerabilities.” One of these vulnerabilities is the presence of abuse prior to being trafficked. Histories of sexual abuse and physical abuse are extremely common […]
Within each of us there lies a story. Our story defines who we are and what we have become. Our stories carry pain and comfort, tears and laughter, sorrow and happiness, sacrifices and victory. The girls in our home have been wronged and taken advantage of in their vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Each of them has […]
A group of high school students the same age as the survivors in our home (13-18), organized by the Skirball Cultural Center, wanted to make something that would represent their support, wishes and encouragement for the girls in our home. This is what they came up with… this beautiful quilt. Each panel is hand decorated […]
We are excited to announce a campaign for My Refuge House, by Sevenly.org. Sevenly has designed shirts, especially for My Refuge House, that are available for sale this week only! Please visit www.sevenly.org and support our work by buying a t-shirt or hoodie. Together with you and Sevenly.org, My Refuge House can continue the work […]
Not Today is a phenomenal film about a couple of rich college kids who decide to take a spring break trip to India. But their vacation, doesn’t go as planned and they end up coming in contact with some incredible horrors while there. Are you in So Cal? Come see the premiere on May 19th at 7:30pm […]
My Refuge House is excited to introduce Crystal Sprague as our new Executive Director! Crystal will be joining the team in California at the end of April 2012. She will be focusing on creating awareness and building partnerships within the United States so that My Refuge House in the Philippines can continue providing quality care […]
Do you know what water does at 211 degrees? Not much….its just very hot. But at 212 degrees water begins to boil! That 1 degree makes all the difference in the world. That 1 degree starts to make steam…..and with steam you could power and entire freight train. One little degree can create movement and […]
OUR NEW BUILDING PROJECT—Update 11-6-11 My Refuge House was thrilled to report the completion of Phase One of its building plans. Thanks to generous donations, MRH purchased property in 2010, and in May 2011 opened their first newly constructed building on that property. This new building has allowed MRH to improve their services while maintaining […]
