At the nomination of Councilwoman Christina Shea, the Irvine City Council approved a $1,200.00 community partnership grant to Tender Touch Ministries in support of program costs.
From City of Irvine:
“Thank you for the important work and services your organization provides, which contribute to making Irvine a wonderful community. The City Council looks forward to receiving your project completion report on the great work accomplished.”
On Wednesday, June 9th, 2016, TTM Founder Anthony Miller and Board-member Myrlene Chapman, met with Irvine Mayor Steven Choi to discuss homelessness, and how an entire community is affected when people go without. We shared how TTM unique boots on the ground approach, addressed real problems with real solutions.
A recent Sky News video reveals how homelessness is increasing at a rapid rate, and how Southern California struggles to house them. Reverend Andy Bales calls it the “Worst man-made disaster in the U.S.” Read more and watch video here: http://news.sky.com/story/1612754/states-of-emergency-over-homeless-crisis
There were more homeless people dying on the streets of Orange County, CA. in 2015, than any other county in Southern CA.. Homelessness is increasing in OC, CAL. at a staggering 10% or more each year.
Help TTM ministries create a 24/7 emergency hotline to help solve this serious problem. To help or needing help: Go to https://www.tendertouchministries.org/get-involved/ and be part of the solution.
Tender Touch Ministries has partnered with Charity Cars, a recognized IRS 501 (C) (3) Non-Profit Organization (1-877-Charity.org). When vehicles donated to TTM are sold through auction, TTM will receive 100% of the proceeds, less auction and tow fees, which are deducted from all proceeds.
To donate a car, RV, boat or other vehicle, please follow the instructions below:
1. Go here: WWW.1-877-CHARITY.ORG
2. When filling out your donation form, please select #2 in the “Disbursement” section.
This guarantees that Tender Touch Ministries will receive 100% of the proceeds.
3. Please use this information:
Charity: Tender Touch Ministries
Address: PO Box 53941
City: Irvine
State: CA
Zip: 92619
Phone: (949) 929-1659
Website: www.tendertouchministries.org
Federal Tax ID (EIN) 25-1927156
On Thursday, March 3rd, 2016, Tender Touch Ministries donated clothes and blankets to the Orange County Music League, a non-profit organization in Santa Ana, CA. Mr. John Safari is President and Co-Founder.
On Thursday, February 25th, Tender Touch Ministries donated clothing to the Friendly Center in Orange, CA.
