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MISSION STATEMENT
Seeking guidance from God and in partnership with congregations of
all faiths in Southern Arizona, the mission of TMM is to:
*Serve at risk children, families and seniors;
*Develop appropriate services utilizing volunteers and professionals;
*Act as a catalyst for positive change;
*Engage congregations to expand community outreach;
*Develop new and ongoing
resources for quality ministry
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Gabrielle Martinez
Family Journey
Program
TMM operates a transitional housing program called Family Journey directed
towards single moms with children who truly desire to live independently
in a reasonably short period of time. The program provides independent living
and survival techniques with ongoing professional support and guidance to facilitate the process.
In 2005, there are twenty four (24) single mom families enrolled. Very simply, the purpose of entering the Family Journey program
is to use this short term, transitional residency to "get
on with life". The moms do this by setting short and long term goals
with the TMM caseworker. A very important part of this program is that
these goals gradually and successfully be met. Upon completion
of these goals, it is hoped that these women will be able to obtain an
independent residence and lifestyle with no further need to reside on TMM's campus.
TMM Family Services serves women who are chemically free of all addictive drugs and who are non-smokers as
TMM is smoke-free and drug-free.
Personal Story
This story starts off on a sad note, with a mother and child in a precarious and difficult situation.
For many weeks this woman felt she had no one to go to for help. She felt isolated, depressed and frightened.
At last a friend from a faith community referred her to TMM Family Services.
With her child, this brave woman
rebuilt her life while in the sheltering sanctuary of our mid-town campus. She and her child were safe. They had a
pleasant, affordable place to live, and care and guidance from TMM's Family Journey staff. She found a good job,
reliable childcare and an opportunity to rebuild.
I use the past tense in speaking about this courageous woman,
because she is no longer a resident here. She was recently promoted to a better paying position outside the Tucson
area. Her congregational family helped her with a car and furniture, and we were able to send her off with the tools
necessary to begin a new chapter in life.
To Apply For The Program
To apply for the
Family Journey Program, come to TMM's administrative office at 3127 E. Adams Street, Monday thru Friday from 8:30am
to 3:00pm to complete an application along with a $15.00 fee. Applications are reviewed weekly to assess need and availability of apartments.
Applicants are asked to call weekly while on the waiting list.
To be eligible for the program, mothers need to be
working or going to school and able to pay a portion of their rent. Other program agreements include the following:
weekly caseworker meetings, case plan review, monthly budget planning, curfews, visitors policy, weekly housing
inspections, mandatory meals, etc. The apartments at Fair Haven are furnished. Utilities are not included.
No pets are allowed. The average stay in the program is12 to 24 months.
Developmentally Disabled Persons (DDD)
Program
The Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental
Disabilities (DDD) contracts with TMM for eight (8) apartments for temporary housing of
qualified persons with disabilities. This may include one person or a minor
child living with a parent or guardian occupying the same unit. The units
are located on the Fair Haven Campus near Speedway and Country Club. Eligibility is determined by DDD.
TMM provides the following services:
- Specific housing units for persons who are high functioning, are in
a day program or hold a job five days a week, and are able to live independently
for the most part. Residency will be allowed for 12 to 24 months.
- Habilitation services can be provided as determined by the DDD contract.
- Housekeeping services for a service fee and/or by subcontracting for
cleaning services to an outside company.
TMM Family Services, Inc.
3127 E. Adams St. • Tucson, AZ 85716-3611
(520) 322-9557 • Fax: (520) 322-5864
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
TMM Family Services, Inc. dba Tucson Metropolitan Ministry, Inc.
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