PANCAKES FOR SALE: aka Lessons from a six-year-old
This is the story of how I recently learned a lesson in bravery, fundraising, and storytelling from my six year old.
For those of you who may not know, when asked what I “do”, my first answer is usually, “I’m a family therapist.”…
Thankful in Dallas
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."
Desmond Tutu
November 5th was a magical evening. Fashioned for Freedom was beyond anything we could have dreamed. The beauty…
The Inspirational Power of Joy and Creativity
“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…
Leverage What You Have
By: Kim Jones
In October, My Refuge House held its first Fashioned for Freedom Runway Show. All proceeds from this event went to benefit the work we do in the Philippines. During the months of preparation, as I coordinated the various people…
This is What Six Years of Service Looks Like!
Written by: Rachel Jones and Migueliza Felias
On November 15th My Refuge House celebrated six years of service in the Philippines!
The visitors were warmly welcomed by the joyful smiles of our girls who volunteered themselves as the…
Labors of Love
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…
Hope and Healing Through Art
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…
