The Refuge follows the story of an organization with the same name. The Refuge walks alongside homeless, struggling, and at-risk youth in the great city of Oshawa. Executive director Clarence Keesman along with past and current attendees of the Refuge share what an impact this organization has had on so many young lives. Mayor of Oshawa Dan Carter also talks about his involvement with the Refuge, along with his own story of being homeless and an addict himself before becoming mayor.