Called to Care:
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently donated $20,000 to Called to Care in Tifton, GA.
“Called to Care is a foster care ministry located in South Georgia. It was established to provide a secure and loving home for these children,” said Mandy Brooks, TRMC Foundation Director says. “Yet hardships, of all kinds, often stand in the way, leaving children hopeless and alone as they navigate the world of foster care and adoption.”
Foster care, adoption, missions, foster youth mentorship, social work support and trauma informed care are the six primary areas of focus for Called to Care. As the largest foster care ministry in South Georgia, they have had the privilege of serving over 20,000 children in the past 11 years, and the work continues. Foster homes frequently have urgent requirements and the funds from the TRMC Foundation will be used to assist with bedding and car seats for the families.
“The TRMC Foundation was thrilled to partner with Called to Care. The donated funds were made available by the TRMC Foundation’s “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala,” said Brooks. “This year’s fundraising efforts will continue to provide community support to our area EMTs; as well as organizations like Called to Care.”
Peanut Butter and Jesus Van Donation:
The TRMC Foundation recently funded a transportation van for Peanut Butter and Jesus. The vehicle will be used to deliver peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to area residents on Saturday mornings. Peanut Butter and Jesus delivers between 1,600-1,800 sandwiches each Saturday, serving 500-600 families. This program has been active for over 6 years and has been beneficial in helping feed our community.
Pictured (L-R): Tony McBrayer; Chief Financial Officer of PB&J, Dr. Bill Hancock; TRMC Foundation Chairman and Physician, Joe Manning; TRMC Foundation Board Member, Tamara Branch; TRMC Foundation Legal Consultant, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; TRMC Foundation Board Member and Physician, Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation Director and Mary Perlis; TRMC Foundation Secretary/Treasurer.
Brother Charlies:
Brother Charlie’s, a men’s shelter in Tifton, Georgia, recently received a $50,000 donation from the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation.
These funds will be used for house maintenance, supplies and utilities. Since 1979, Brother Charlie’s has been a well-known name in our community. In 2024, ninety-three residents were housed, and after one year, fifty percent of the residents had moved into stable housing. Currently, they have sixty dorm beds and seven conventional beds. “It is a privilege for us to help Brother Charlie’s with their needs. They have been an influential partner in our community, and they are making a difference in the lives of area residents,” states Mandy Brooks, Executive Director of the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation.
Bridge of Tiftarea:
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Tiftarea House of Hope, a women’s shelter in Tifton, GA.
These funds will be utilized to supply household repairs for the shelter and will provide safe housing for homeless women and women with children in the area. Since its founding in 2017, the Tiftarea House of Hope has assisted numerous women in our community. They are often credited for bridging the gap between poverty and sustainability. In the past eight years, the Tiftarea House of Hope has served 277 women and 88 children. “The TRMC Foundation is pleased to offer financial assistance to the Tiftarea House of Hope. We rely heavily on their services, and it has offered safe housing to many in our community,” states Mandy Brooks, Executive Director of the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation.
Tift Regional Board Members present Martine Hill (Tiftarea House of Hope) with a $20,000 check. (Pictured L-R): Mary Perlis, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon, Dr. Rodney Tyson, Martine Hill, Mandy Brooks, Joe Manning, Chris Dorman, Angie Hunt, Heather Stripling and Joe Pope.
Tiftarea YMCA:
The Tiftarea YMCA’s Food for Thought Program and after-school program will benefit by nourishing area children. For more than 17 years, this program has been vital to our community. During the school year, the Bateman Center hosts a free after-school program Monday through Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. This program includes a nutritious snack, kid-friendly activities, and daily computer and assignment skills practice with tutoring available.
Each week, more than 2,000 meals will be served at the summer feeding locations. This program offers daycare for parents in our community at two additional locations.
“The TRMC Foundation and the Tiftarea YMCA are thrilled to collaborate on this endeavor. The Foundation is a community sponsor, and efforts are used on medical equipment for local and surrounding county emergency medical services, as well as assistance within the community, “states Mandy Brooks, Director of the TRMC Foundation.
