About PAge

Who:

The Refuge is a 501(c)3 non-profit faith based ministry. We are run by Christian volunteers from all over the Susquehanna Valley. At any time, we typically have about 8+ churches represented at The Refuge. All volunteers follow this process.

The Refuge Story

The story of how God established a youth center in Sunbury, Pa is one we love to tell:

Our Purpose

The Refuge exist as a place for Christian volunteers to minister and serve area youth. We seek to provide a safe place for the youth of our community by giving them a space to gather with friends while having fun, and being surrounded by positive staff and volunteers who want to invest in their lives.

Relational Ministry

All the staff at The Refuge are Christians. We believe in sharing Jesus with kids through relational ministry. We desire to get to know the kids who come to the center and learn about their lives; we let God lead the rest.

What:

The Refuge is a non-profit faith based Youth Center, located in Sunbury, PA. We are run by Christian volunteers from all over the community. All volunteers obtain clearances and meet other requirements in order to work at The Refuge. We are a Youth Center for students in 6th-12th grade. The center includes a collection of programs; these programs are tools to educate, entertain, teach, and grow students in their development. The tools we use also provide a way for us to share the gospel with kids through relationship building.

Program and Schedule

Monday

3:30-5pm Homework Assistance. We have tutors, work areas, and a computer lab for students to complete their homework.

5pm-6pm We provide a free meal.

6pm-8pm Open hangout time. Full use of building, crafts, games, and other activities.

• We close at 7pm, one Monday of the month for a staff meeting.

Wednesday

3:30-4:30pm Homework Tutoring. We have tutors, work areas, and a computer lab for students to complete their homework.

4:30-5pm. We provide a free meal with assistance from Milton YMCA

5:30-6pm Open hangout time. Full use of building, crafts, games, and other activities.

Why:

The Refuge exist as a place for Christian volunteers to minister to area youth. We exist to bring glory to Jesus Christ by serving students. Our ultimate goal is to share Jesus with kids.