Greetings!
For
those of you who are taking the time to read, this is the launch of our first
official Tiger Pause Blog! Perhaps you have worked with us in the past. There
may be a chance that you have heard our name in the community. Maybe you have
never heard of who we are. Anyhow, we are all about three things here at Tiger
Pause:
Redeeming Lives ~ Building Leaders ~ Transforming Communities
Tiger
Pause was established in 1988, designed as an after-school haven where at-risk
youth could have a healthy meal, receive help with homework, and learn God’s
word. Over the years, Tiger Pause has grown and focused its strength and
efforts into improving the academic performance of students in surrounding
school districts, helping local families toward a life of self-sufficiency, and
raising the quality of the workforce through education and hands-on learning.
Through our various programs, and with Christ at its center, we hope minister
to people in the community and give them tools and resources to reach their
God-given potential.
Tiger
Pause focuses on Redeeming Lives at an early age. Kids from Kindergarten to 8th
grade have the chance to come to our after-school program where they will be
fed a good meal and receive tutoring for their homework, all the while being
able to fellowship with their peers and the staff. This is a safe, wholesome
environment where children can learn about Christ. Additionally, our summer
camp program gives kids the opportunity to participate in community service.
Tiger
Pause also Builds Leaders. We see a need to educate citizens in our
community with business and vocational training. Youth can participate in
community service projects where they can learn basic skills in carpentry,
electrical wiring, and plumbing. People can choose to work for their furniture
provided by the Furniture Bank downtown in order to maintain personal
integrity. If we can rewire the way our fellow citizens view honest, hard work,
we hope to see a change in our community and slowly end the poverty cycle.
Tiger
Pause also desire to see Transformed Communities. Our
outreach with the Furniture Bank provides low-income families with affordable
furniture and appliances. For those with a greater need, we offer our
Work4Stuff program where they can work at Tiger Pause and earn the items they
need. In addition, the Beez Café serves as a place of fellowship for church
groups and Bible studies.
Our
hope in posting to this blog each week is to minister to our community through
the art of storytelling. Stories of our people. Stories of their experience in
our program. Stories of how God is working through Tiger Pause and how He works
in the lives of our people. We hope and pray it can be an encouragement to all
who read and follow our story.
Blessing to you all,
Matt
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