Transforming Lives, One Child at a Time

Our mission at Refugee Resources is to empower Dallas-based students and their families by building foundational literacy skills, fostering impactful mentor relationships, and sharing the transformative hope of the Gospel.

The Reading Circle is structured to provide our students with individualized instruction from a consistent weekly mentor/literacy coach. Students are informally assessed by his/her mentor and shared with the student as they progress through the decodable books, oral fluency and leveled readers. Each students’ progress is monitored through the program.

The Preschool Circle is a nurturing, weekly program designed for refugee children ages 2-5. Through themed play and caring mentorship, we build early literacy, math, motor, and school readiness skills — laying the essential foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Through the course of the semester, students develop strong relational ties with mentors, therefore encouraging academic success.

Latest Blog - When Consistency Meets Calling

February has always been a time of reflection in my life. As I celebrate my birthday each year, I ask God to reveal to me all that He has done in the past twelve months. One year ago, I specifically asked Him to show me a tangible way I could serve in Dallas. Often, we look for opportunities that neatly align with our personality, skill set, or schedule. Refugee Resources wasn’t something I strategically chose; it was something the Lord placed in front of me — and I simply said yes.

In the year that I have served with Reading Circle, I have grown tremendously in my understanding of God’s character — particularly that He works through faithfulness and consistency. Each Monday night, we return to the same rhythm: opening The Jesus Storybook Bible, praying together, and reading. After each story, I ask my student, “What would you like to ask God for help with this week?” Most often, her answers are about tests and quizzes. But over time, they have grown to include her fears and her joys. Watching this gradual change has reminded me that spiritual growth is rarely immediate; it is often found in the quiet commitment to show up, to listen, and to trust God with what He is doing over time.