ABOUT US
The Compassionate Community for the Underprivileged
House of Refuge began when a group of fervent individuals encountered street children who had been abandoned, neglected or maltreated by their own families. Prodded by a heartfelt resolve, this auspicious event birthed a halfway house in September 21, 1986, which gave shelter and provided the basic needs for street children. The halfway house was named Bahay Kanlungan in 1990.
In the following year, it became a licensed child-caring institution, which adopted the name House of Refuge Foundation, Inc. The HORFI has gone a long way from the first batch of 7 street children in 1986. Since its inception, House of Refuge has served more than 1000 children and currently cares for 62 children ages ranging from 4 to 17 years old.
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We continue to be inspired by different stories of hope and blessings of the children at House of Refuge. Many children left already; some were already adopted by Christian families, some were reunited to their relatives and some are now living independently and are working. We are always happy to see how their lives are transformed positively
Words cannot express sufficiently our enormous appreciation and gratitude to all of our donors, friends and partners who shared their time and resources to help sustain the daily needs of the children. We would not have succeeded too in fulfilling our mission to provide quality care and life-changing opportunities to these children without the support and cooperation of our volunteers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does House of Refuge Foundation do?
We provide a safe home, care, education, and spiritual nurture for children who have been abandoned, neglected, or abused. We support their holistic development emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually while working toward meaningful, long-term outcomes.
2. Who can receive support from House of Refuge?
Our programs are designed for children who are in vulnerable situations, such as those who have been abandoned, neglected, surrendered, or otherwise need a loving place of care and stability.
3. How long has House of Refuge been operating?
House of Refuge began in 1986 with a small group of children and volunteers. Over the decades, we have grown into a licensed child-caring institution serving many children and families with quality programs.
4. What makes your foundation different from others?
We are a faith-based institution rooted in compassion and service to the most vulnerable children. Our holistic approach includes nurturing their faith, fostering educational and personal development, and equipping them for a hopeful future.
5. How can I get involved or support the foundation?
You can support us by: Donating to help with care, programs, and daily needs, Volunteering your time and skills, Partnering with us through community and academic collaborations. Visit our Donate or Volunteer page for details.
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You can send us an email using the contact form and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you and God bless you!
Address
House of Refuge Foundation, Inc.24, Pariñas, Rd 20, Brgy Bahay Toro, Project 8, Quezon City
Call Us
0992 671 9256
(02) 8351 8628
Email Us
houseofrefuge24@gmail.com
Open Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm