Tender Touch Ministries donates 22 boxes of clothes to Patriots and Paws, a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization in Orange CA that provides basic home furnishings for our Veterans/Active Military/Reservists. In additional, they provide rescued companionship animals. These animals provide the unconditional love that so many of our Veterans need.
Special thanks goes to Matt and Casey for the their dedication, hard work and servant heart. We so greatly appreciate you!
On Wednesday, November 10, 2015, Founder Anthony Miller spoke to Mayor Choi and the Irvine City Council members about the harsh realities that face homeless veterans in Orange County CA and how the Tender Touch Ministries unique “Boots On The Ground” approach is making a real difference. This is important as it is part of a greater effort to inform decision-makers and inspire cooperative relationships with cities in Orange County.
Special Thanks to Irvine City Councilwoman Christina Shea for the $500.00 donation and to Myrlene Chapman for making this possible!
You can watch Anthony’s portion begin at the 47:25 mark. Click here to watch.
To be part of the solution to this complex problem, please consider getting involved today! Click here for way to contribute.
On Tuesday, October 26, 2015, Tender Touch Ministries – Founder Anthony Miller, was invited to speak on “LA Talk Live!” radio show to share what compelled him to start a ” Homeless Outreach Ministry” in Orange County CA.
Click here to listen to the show (archived) (Anthony appears at the 39:00 mark).
Tender Touch Ministries is in need of a white van and truck to pick-up food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products and bibles from existing vendors and partners to distribute to the homeless. Please contact us if you have the ability to assist on this matter.
For over forty years, the goal at Veterans First has been to honor every brave man and woman who has served this country by helping restore dignity to those whose sacrifices defending the freedoms we cherish have left them in need.
Veterans First provides housing and essential services for Orange County’s homeless and at-risk veterans as well as services for families of at-risk vets and deployed military members.
Veterans First currently operates 10 permanent and transitional housing facilities at a capacity of 122 total beds for employable and disabled veterans within 3 Northern Orange County cities (Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana). Each home is staffed 24/7 with a house manager that can assist our clients with making sure that they are working towards a successful completion of our program. Each house is also staffed with a cook that provides nutritious meals to our clients. Additionally, Veterans First in the summer of 2011 began operating the county’s only transitional housing facility for unaccompanied homeless female veterans.
Tender Touch Ministries, as a community partner, attended the Irvine Global Village Festival with great success. We were able to meet and connect with wonderful people and other community partners, providing information and awareness about our unique services to help those in need.
Thousands of people attended the event, enjoying multi-cultural booths, food and entertainment.
Despite the blazing heat, we did our best to keep cool in the shade and were all smiles. We have an amazing team who love what they do. Thank you to the organizers who did a fantastic job of putting the event together.
With the grant came the following message from the City Council:
“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.”
Did you know your Ralph’s purchases can benefit Tender Touch Ministries? See the info below.
What to do:
1) Download this PDF to easily register with Ralph’s Community Contribution Program on your next store visit.
2) After registering, Ralph’s will donate a percentage of every purchase you make to Tender Touch Ministries.
3) Encourage your friends and family to download this flyer and register with Ralph’s.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
9/3/15 All current participants need to RE-REGISTER for the year using the same process at above.
Make plans to travel the world at the City of Irvine’s annual Global Village Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2015, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park. This multicultural event features international cuisine, live entertainment, a kid’s village with crafts and activities, cultural and religious exhibits and an international marketplace. Festival admission and parking is free.
For more info: http://legacy.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage
Tender Touch Ministries is pleased to announce a partnership with Working Wardrobes, an Orange County-based non-profit organization that empowers men, women, veterans and young adults in overcoming difficult challenges to confidently enter the workforce and achieve self-sufficiency. They provide career assessments, skills training, career development services, job placement assistance and professional wardrobes in an environment of dignity and respect.
Working Wardrobes has been serving the community since 1990.
Tender Touch Ministries will act as a facilitator by incorporating many of Working Wardrobes’ services into their homeless advocacy framework.