Programs and results
What we aim to solve
TTM's works tirelessly to combat Hunger and Homelessness in Southern California. Our boots on the ground outreach approach goes directly to those who are living on streets. They suffer with a plethora of afflictions. TTM's Help the Homeless and openARMs Veterans programs bring Real Solutions to Real Problems. But without financial support and other resources to assist the homeless and our veterans, it would be extremely difficult to accomplish our mission.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
openARMs veterans Program
Veterans returning from war are often left confused, traumatized and tragically left homeless. We embrace our honored heroes by presenting them with a heartfelt care package and critical assistance with local resources.
How It Works:
1) A Specially Trained Tender Touch Ministries Volunteer locates a veteran in need outside of facilities in which they have been rejected due to overcrowding or insufficient resources.
2) The veteran is given a hug, verbal “thank you” for their bravery and a salute.
3) Appreciation letter (view here), bible, journal, crossword puzzle, granola bars, hot chocolate packet, crackerjacks, playing cards, assorted candies and water bottle.
4) Verbal, and when appropriate, hands-on assistance with Homeless Veterans Resource Center Information (view here) — connecting them to our brother and sister charities that specialize in providing assistance to veterans in need including PTSD counseling, medical, employment and housing.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of return website visitors
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Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Children and youth, Adolescents, Seniors, Families, Multiracial people, Christians, Jewish people, Victims and oppressed people, Military personnel, People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of public events held to further mission
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Adolescents, Seniors, Young adults, Ethnic and racial groups, Christians, Jewish people
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Adolescents, Young adults, Families, Ethnic and racial groups, Christians, Jewish people
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of participants engaged in programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Adolescents, Families, Ethnic and racial groups, Christians, Jewish people
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people trained
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Adolescents, Families, Ethnic and racial groups, Christians, Jewish people
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Women and girls, Men and boys, Adolescents, Families, Christians, Jewish people, Veterans
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of community initiatives in which the organization participates
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Women and girls, Men and boys, Adolescents, Families, Christians, Jewish people, Veterans
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of donor-advised funds
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Adolescents, Young adults, Ethnic and racial groups, Christians, Jewish people
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of partner churches
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Young adults, Families, Ethnic and racial groups, Christians, Jewish people
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of active church partnerships
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Homeless people, Veterans, Women and girls, Men and boys, Young adults, Families, Ethnic and racial groups, Christians, Jewish people
Related Program
openARMs veterans Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
TTM's goal over the next 5-years is to provide a Soup Kitchen, Homeless Shelter, Education/Vocational Programs, Learning Center, Guidance Counseling and Self-improvement programs. Needless to say that the expense for this lofty project is overwhelming. That is why we need your financial support and partnership.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
TTM has created a viable 10-year business plan that depicts a check and balance system to monitor immediate, mid-range and long-term progress.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
TTM is comprised of a staff fortified with over 25-years of experience in the humanitarian services arena. Our primary purpose is to render immutable assistance to the needy.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
TTM has partnered with widely recognized Organization such as The City of Irvine, Orange County 2-1-1, Walmart, Nestle Waters' North America Inc, Target, Ralph's, Working Wardrobes, AltaMed, Volunteers of America (VOA) and others to assist in combating hunger and Homelessness. With their support, TTM is providing some of necessities for a better and healthier lifestyle: Food, water, blankets, shoes, Bible's, clothing, hygiene products and most importantly, unconditional love.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Tender Touch Ministries
Board of directorsas of 07/06/2021
Anthony Miller
Myrlene Chapman
National Allianceo Mental Illness (NAMI)
Dr. Maya Hatch
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