PROVIDE SHELTER AND HOPE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Help us offer safe housing, meals, and life-changing support to vulnerable families.
Transform Lives, One Family at a Time
Your support can provide more than just shelter — it offers a chance for women and children to rebuild their lives with dignity. By offering safe housing, nourishing meals, and empowering skills, we help vulnerable families find hope, independence, and a brighter future. Your generosity makes this possible.
80%
of Displaced Persons Are Women and Children
The majority of displaced persons in Medellín’s marginalized areas are women and children, particularly single mothers who face extreme poverty and lack of access to essential resources. Economic instability pushes many into vulnerable situations, including exploitation and gender-based violence.
63%
of Women Have Experienced Violence
In Medellín, over 63% of women have experienced some form of violence, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk of violence increases in economically vulnerable households, where women lack job opportunities and are often forced into unsafe environments.
How Your Support Changes Lives
By supporting the TIKVA Care Shelter, you’re providing more than just temporary relief. Your contributions ensure that vulnerable women and children have access to safe housing, nourishing meals, emotional support, and the tools they need to become independent. With your help, we’re not only addressing their immediate needs but also setting them on a path to long-term success and stability.
Safe, secure housing: A safe place for women and children.
Nutritious meals: Provide three meals a day.
Job and skills training: Helping families become self-sufficient.
Emotional and spiritual support: Counseling and mentoring.
How TIKVA Shelter Works
Identify the most vulnerable
We select participants based on need and
involvement in our programs.
Provide comprehensive care
Month 1 focuses on psychosocial, medical, and basic needs.
Training and empowerment
Months 2-3 provide skills training and mentorship.
Plan for independence
In month 4, we focus on job placement and transition to self-sufficiency.
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FAQs
Read the answers to some of the most popular questions.
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Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations made to TIKVA Care Shelter are tax-deductible. After making a donation, you will receive a confirmation email with the necessary documentation for your tax records.
Can I volunteer or get involved beyond donating?
Absolutely! We welcome volunteers to support various aspects of the shelter, from helping with daily operations to providing skills training. You can also spread the word about TIKVA Care Shelter or participate in community fundraising efforts. Contact us for more details on how you can get involved.
How do you select the women and children who benefit from the shelter?
Participants are selected based on two main criteria: their vulnerability (single mothers, undocumented, non-working, with young children) and their consistent involvement in TIKVA’s existing programs. This ensures we can provide support to those in the most urgent need.
How long can women and children stay in the shelter?
Each family’s stay is typically between 3 to 4 months. During that time, we provide comprehensive care, training, and support to help them transition into independent living and secure stable housing and employment.
Why was I directed to giving at New Hope Community Church?
New Hope Community Church in Clovis, CA, partners with TIKVA to securely process donations on our behalf. They offer their donation platform as a trusted partner, ensuring that 100% of all donations go directly to supporting TIKVA’s mission of providing shelter and care to vulnerable women and children. Additionally, New Hope generously covers all payment processing fees, so your entire donation benefits the TIKVA Care Shelter.