about

Looking Forward

Since 2002, The Refuge Lapeer has been helping Lapeer County residents who have been displaced or found themselves homeless. The Mission of The Refuge Homeless Shelter of Lapeer County is to provide temporary shelter, food and support services by showing/sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

The Vision: With the direct support of local churches and volunteers, The Refuge will provide housing, food, clothing, educational and/or vocational training, basic life skills, and spiritual guidance. The Refuge also depends on partnerships with other services, agencies, and programs throughout the county to achieve our vision.

The Refuge is now in its new location (a former church) at the corner of Saginaw Street and Oregon Road in Lapeer. This location allows The Refuge to offer expanded services like job and life skills training and transitional resources. Further, The goal is to fully utilize the space in numerous ways to help people better themselves and their lives while showing and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

The Refuge depends on partnerships with other services, agencies, and programs throughout Lapeer County to achieve its vision. It aims to be a stepping stone to help those experiencing homelessness regain independence. To achieve this goal, the future of the Refuge is pursuing a three-pronged approach. Please see below.

THE REFUGE LAPEER HOMELESS SHELTER

our past

Caring People with a Vision

In 2000, Lapeer residents Kendra Petty and MaryAnn Nutt along with Father Steve Dewey of St. Matthew's Anglican Church had a meeting at the local Burger King. The purpose: how to provide shelter for the homeless people of Lapeer County.

A Steering Committee was established, and The Refuge Lapeer opened the fall of 2002!

The Refuge is a ministry driven by the calling of Jesus Christ to serve our fellow man. The Refuge operates as an shelter during the winter months and provides a variety of services all year long. It has one of the largest volunteer bases in the community as well as volunteer hours per year in Lapeer County. The Refuge Board of Directors consists of men and women who love the Lord and seek His will in all decisions. It works to expand, grow, and assist more individuals every year.

become a board member for the refuge lapeer

A Great Opportunity to Do Even more Good!

Being on the The Refuge Board is an opportunity to help the homeless and displaced people in our community directly. Not only will you be able to see what goes on behind the scenes for The Refuge, but the Board establishes policies for the administration and operation of The Refuge and oversees the implementation of these policies.

The Board is 100% volunteer-based and runs the largest volunteer organization in Lapeer County.

The Board is a working board. This means each member of the Board will have responsibilities that contribute to the function and administration of The Refuge. Responsibilities can include monthly meetings, weekly volunteering for check-in, volunteering for fundraising activities, promoting The Refuge in the media, engaging with guests and other volunteers, and more.

The perfect candidate for the Board will have a love for Jesus Christ, His Church, and for the broken people of this world. Click the button to the right to download the Board Members' Application Form. It includes an application form, a statement of faith, and board member requirements. You also can email us at contact@therefugelapeer.org.

"Being on the Board has been a positive experience, and I would recommend volunteering for the board if you want to make a difference in other's lives that can help them get back on their feet again." ~ Diane J. - current Board member

Becoming a Board Member

If you are interesting in joining The Refuge Lapeer Board of Directors, please complete and submit this form.

Board member application form

OUR MISSION, VISION, & FUTURE

Looking Forward

our future: a three-pronged approach

THE REFUGE

RESTORATION

THE REFUGE

RELIEF

RESTORATION

THE REFUGE

RESTORATION

RESTORATION

RESTORATION

our past

Caring People with a Vision

THE REFUGE LAPEER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

become a board member for the refuge lapeer

A Great Opportunity to Do Even more Good!

Becoming a Board Member

THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE REFUGE WEBSITE

OUR MISSION, VISION, & FUTURE

Looking Forward

our future: a three-pronged approach

THE REFUGE

RESTORATION

THE REFUGE

RELIEF

RESTORATION

THE REFUGE

RESTORATION

RESTORATION

RESTORATION

our past

Caring People with a Vision

THE REFUGE LAPEER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

become a board member for the refuge lapeer

A Great Opportunity to Do Even more Good!

Becoming a Board Member

THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE REFUGE WEBSITE

This website uses cookies.