Looking for a way to help with Hurricane Ida cleanup? Donate $$ HERE or order items to be delivered to Tillman House. You are also welcome to join us as we put together and ship cleaning buckets to those in need. Use this is the link to very specific items needed:https://umcmission.org/umcor-cleaning-kit/ Call or email us for more information.
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September is Literacy Month and to celebrate, The Cliff Jordan Continuing Education Center, Cobb Collaborative and Ferst Readers will be hosting a community wide event at TILLMAN!
Children will be able to play games like Cat in the Hat Cornhole, Guessing Game Give-away, Go on a Story Walk and more. Each child will be given a free book once they visit each Passport Station. Refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, September 19th
3:00pm to 5:00 pm
Front lawn Tillman House
We need volunteers to help us provide a welcoming environment
and help the children learn the adventures found in reading!
Please sign up by CLICKING HERE.
The Tillman House in partnership with the Cliff Jordan Education Program has NEW ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES starting August 10th! It's not too late to register and join in. Below is a list of classes offered along with a link to the Cliff Jordan Registration site.
Explore more about our classes or register online at: https://cliffjordaneducationcenter.wordpress.com/classes/
You may also email for more information at: cdjedcenterteam@gmail.com.
Tuesdays starting August 10th
English as a Second Language Level 2: 6:30pm
Basic Math Skills: 6:30pm
Wednesdays starting August 11th
Bible Study on Peter: 10:30am
English as a Second Language Level 1: 6:30pm
Thursdays starting August 12th
Community Garden: 4:00pm / MEETS EVERY OTHER WEEK
English as a Second Language – Basic: 6:30 pm
Finances and Wealth: 6:30pm / Pastor Rivera uses online tools for this course
CLASSES ON THE HORIZON: Budget Bites, Healthy Eating on a Budget and Art classes
We will update our Tillman Needs on a monthly basis. Please check here for a current list of what we are missing!
SEPTEMBER NEEDS:
Baby Items
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers 4, 5, 6 & 7
- Baby Lotion & Shampoo
NOTE: Food items should be current, not beyond expiration date. Donations can be left in the blue bins through the blue front door facing Concord Road. Office Hours are Mon-Thurs 9am – 1pm. Saturday drop offs can occur at the East entrance from 9am-12pm on Food Box Saturdays.
After School Programming
In partnership with Smart Kids & Cliff Jordan Continuing Education
A new year of AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING will begin at Tillman House, in partnership with Smart Kids & Cliff Jordan Continuing Education. We are looking for qualified, volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with 1st through 3rd graders in reading and math curriculum. We also have a need for SPANISH SPEAKING volunteers (adult or teen) to work with students who speak little to no English. These three-day a week after school sessions will take place at the Tillman House Resource Center every Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30pm to 5:00pm beginning September 14th. If you, or someone you know, has a heart for shaping the future of our children, please contact us at info@tillmanhousefoundation.com or sign up for opportunities by clicking here.
See below for additional details:
Days/Times: Tues, Wed, Thurs. 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Requirements: Easy online Safe Sanctuary background check
Training: August 16 at 3:00 p.m (more details coming soon)
Sample schedule: Tillman House Smart Kids After School Program
2:25pm: Students picked up from Green Acres Elementary and transported to Tillman House
2:25-2:30pm: Snack time in fellowship hall
2:30-2:45pm: Recess time outside
2:45-3:00pm: Bathroom Break & Hand Washing
Move to 2nd Floor
3:00 -3:30pm: Working on homework Table Time - individual pullouts table work
3:35-3:40pm: Bathroom Breaks
3:45-4:10pm: Literacy Language games; sight word checklist, Math Flash Cards
4:10-4:15pm: Stretching break “Go Noodle”
4:15-4:30pm: Read book and questions (setting, characters, problem/solution, fiction/non-fiction, relate to own life)
4:30-4:50pm: Math Learning Games-individual pullouts
4:50-5:00pm: Student’s pick last game/Recreation Time
5:00pm: Student Pick-Up
Donate a Kroger Gift Card!
Donating Kroger gift cards in $10 and $25 increments is one way to make a big impact. When a Tillman client picks up a FOOD BOX we can also provide a gift card to help pay for milk, eggs or other perishable items.
Drop them off at the front office (through the blue front door) or ship directly to Tillman House.
Thank you for your consideration! It goes a long way . . .
FRIDAY, 9/17 at 6PM - RAYA THE DRAGON
Join us for a Movie under the stars! We'll have food & fun. All you need to do is bring a blanket or chair. Join us on the back lawn at Tillman. Everyone is welcome! No rain date scheduled at this time. Praying for beautiful weather.
Volunteers are needed to provide dinner at the Trinity House once a month for the remainder of the year. You can order pre-made meals for 20 and drop it off or stick around and fellowship with the gentlemen of Trinity. For details on when the meal needs to be provided and general information you can email us at info@tillmanhousefoundation.org. Thank you for your support!
The Tillman House offers a weekly free diaper and wipe program to our Cobb Moms in need as well as Teen Moms in partnership with Young Lives & Cobb Community is Schools. If you would like to donate diapers, wipes, formula, baby shampoo or lotion you may order via Amazon and have it delivered straight to Tillman: Click Here
