Tipton Cares, Inc.

We Are Excited, We Hope You Are Too!

2011-01-18T14:08:00.000-08:00

The New Year of 2011 is off to a really good start. We have already had a few donations come in on Project 2011. We hope you will take the time to make a donation of $25.00 or more to help make Project 2011 a success. If you cannot make a $25.00 donation a donation of any size will be very helpful. Already we are receiving a number of requests for assistance with utility bills. We want to be able to provide as much assistance as possible to members of the community, but our assistance is limited by the amount of donations we receive. We hope you will volunteer to be a part of Tipton Cares this year. We need volunteers to help us on the internet, we need volunteers to help us in the neighborhood where you live. We have a great project for teenagers, ages 13 and up. We also have a special project for Seniors. Since I am getting closer to that age group, I hope Seniors is the right word to use. We want to get the young folks involved with the mission of Tipton Cares and we want to use the valuable experience of those who are called Seniors. To volunteer for any of our projects send an e-mail to: executivedirector@tiptoncares.org

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T07:28:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends of Tipton Cares,

Two days before Christmas we got a call about a single mom and her children that could not spend Christmas at home because they did not have electricity. We were able to step in and provide help. On Christmas Eve we got a call of a single mom and two children whose only heater had quit working. We were out at 4 pm on Christmas Eve buying and delivering a new electric heater. This is just a few of the stories we could share with you our Friends of Tipton Cares. We hope you have a great and Happy New Year! We hope you will join us in the New Year of 2011 in providing assistance to members of our community. Here is a sneak preview of one of our goals in 2011. We will be looking for 2011 Friends of Tipton Cares to make a donation of $25.00 or more during the upcoming year. We hope you will be one of the first in 2011 to make a donation to help us meet our goals. Thanks for your support and Happy New Year To Everyone! Click on the Donate now button on the left side to make your donation. Be sure to add Tipton Cares as a Friend on Facebook and MySpace. If you want to be a volunteer in your community, or your church please let us know. With your help 2011 will be the greatest year even for Tipton Cares!

Thanksgiving Food Boxes A Success!

2010-12-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Thanksgiving Food Boxes. We want to thanks and thanks again to everyone who collected and donated Food to us for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We were able with your help to make Thanksgiving Day special for a number of families. Now it is time to move on to Christmas and the end of the year Fundraising events. If you want to "adopt" a family for Christmas there is still time to contact us. Call Susie at 901-840-2273. We ask that everyone make a donation to our End Of The Year Fundraising Event. We need to raise some much needed funds before December 31, 2010. Any size donation large or small with help with this need. Click on the Donate Now button on the left side of this page. God Bless Each Of You, Have A Merry Christmas, and A Happy New Year!

Thanksgiving 2010 Wish List!

2010-10-20T15:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends, Volunteers, and Supporters of Tipton Cares, Inc.,

This year for Thanksgiving we are setting our goal to distribute at least 100 Thanksgiving Food Boxes to individuals and families in Tipton County. The following list tells the story of what it will take to accomplish this goal. Working together with individuals, churches, schools, and other groups we will be able to fill the following lists of items and make 2010 a very special Thanksgiving for many families. Thanksgiving will be on November 25, 2010.

Thanksgiving Boxes Wish List 2010

100 Turkeys or Baking Hens
100 Medium Size Bags of Sugar (4-5#)
100 Medium Size Bags of Cornmeal (5#)
100 Medium Size Bags of Flour (5#)
100 Bags of Rice (1-2#)
100 Boxes of Breakfast Cereal (12-16 oz.)
100 Bags of Dried Beans (1-2 lbs.)
100 Medium Size Jars of Peanut Butter
100 Jars of Jelly
400 Boxes of Mac & Cheese (7.25 oz)
200 Cans of Canned Meat; (Tuna Fish, Spam, etc.)
200 Cans of Ravioli
200 Cans of Pork & Beans (15 oz.)
100 Boxes of Instant Potatoes
200 Cans of Potatoes
100 Cans of Yams
200 Cans of Green Beans
200 Cans of Mixed Vegetables
200 Cans of Black-Eyed Peas
300 Cans of Soup
200 Cans of Corn
200 Cans of Carrots
300 Cans of Fruit
100 Cake Mix
100 Cans of Frosting
100 Boxes of Crackers
300 Cans of Spinach or Turnip Greens
100 Butter 1 lb. Box
200 Rolls of Toilet Tissue
400 Boxes of Corn Muffin Mix

For more information about Tipton Cares, Inc. or about the Thanksgiving Food Baskets give us a call at 901-840-2273 or e-mail us at: tiptoncares@gmail.com.

Summer of 2010

2010-08-04T10:33:00.000-07:00

Well folks it is summer in Tipton County, it is and has been very, very hot! We want to say thanks to everyone and we mean everyone who has helped us in some small way after the flood. Tipton Cares might not have survived beyond the flood if it had not been for the great community support. I know I cannot name everyone who provided assistance, but let me name just a few. First, we want to say thanks to Mayor Cole, the City of Munford and their employees for providing so many needed services during the days after the flood. Thanks to County Executive, Jeff Huffman, and the County Commisioners for their support and help to make sure we were able to find a place to re-locate. We must say thanks to Sheriff Chumley and his staff for helping us on some of the most difficult days. The list is much longer and we want to say thanks to everyone who helped in some way to see that Tipton Cares would be able to once again provide assistance to families of Tipton County. Don't forget we need you to volunteer for Tipton Cares in your church, in your community, or at your workplace. We always need volunteers to help with Food Drives and with fundraising. We have a wonderful easy fundraiser going on now. Email us at tiptoncares@gmail.com and we will e-mail you a copy of this easy Fundraiser that can be done in your spare time. Thanks everyone and Remember we are "Neighbors Helping Neighbors."

Tipton Cares Project 2010 (Phase 1)

2010-03-06T10:49:00.000-08:00

The Tipton Cares Project 2010 (Phase 1) is now underway. We need 100 individuals or groups to contribute $20.10 to our cause. We have seen an increase in the number of requests for assistance this year. Here is a great way for our frends to help Tipton Cares. For every individual or group that contributes $20.10 or more to Tipton Cares we will list your name or the name of your group on our website. We hope that many of our friends will not only make this contribution, but will also challenge their friends to contribute. We can only provide assistance to others when our friends and neighbors donate to the cause. Every time we hear of something bad happening in our world, it is a great tragedy. We have hungry and needy people right here in Tipton County. Please make your donation today while you are thinking about Tipton Cares. Donate online by going to our cause, "Friends of Tipton Cares." Or mail your donation to Tipton Cares at P.O. Box 745 Atoka, TN 38004. Who will be first to donate to set an example for others? These donations of $20.10 will add up quickly, so please help your local community by making your donation as soon as possible.

Will You Volunteer For 4 Hours?

2009-08-07T08:46:00.000-07:00

How many times have we thought about being a volunteer and just never made the call or sent the e-mail to make ourselves available? Sure it has happened to all of us. The children will be going back to school and you will have a little extra time on your hands. We are looking for volunteers who will spend a few hours contacting their friends on behalf of Tipton Cares. Contact us today by e-mail or call us at 901-840-2273. We have some volunteer opportunities for every neighborhood. Volunteer today! It is much less painful than a root canal.

Dog Days Of Summer!

2009-07-20T07:36:00.000-07:00

Maybe you have heard of the "Dog Days of Summer". Don't let summer get you down, school will be starting very soon. We are very thankful for the young people who have volunteered to spend six or more weeks working at Tipton Cares this summers. They have been a great help! We are looking for more volunteers. We need individuals to volunteer or get a group together, schedule at time and come and volunteer with us at Tipton Cares. Maybe you want to volunteer in your neighborhood or in your church. Let's have a "Food Drive" in your neighborhood. Contact us by e-mail at tiptoncares@gmail.com or at 901-840-2273 to volunteer. It's not difficult to have a "Food Drive" in your church or your neighborhood. It's exciting and rewarding to know that you have had a part in helping your neighbors. When you go to the pantry and see an abundance of good food, please don't forget to think about your neighbors in Tipton County who may not be as fortunate. Working together we can provide "Emergency Food Boxes" to those who need them. Tipton Cares come and see for yourself how it works. Volunteer and get involved before someone else gets your volunteer opportunity. Maybe your co-workers want to volunteers too. We could not do all that we do without our Volunteers.

Summer Savings

2009-07-14T12:27:00.000-07:00

We have a limited number of Savings cards available to the general public for those who make a $10.00 donation or more to Tipton Cares. These savings cards are good until August 2010, that's over a year of savings. Fifteen local businesses have agreed to give you discounts on food and other items just for supporting Tipton Cares. Sonic Drive In will give you a free Sonic burger every time you purchase a Sonic Burger. Taco Bell and KFC will give you 10% off on your total purchase. There are savings on Pizza, J.T.'s Burgers and Wings, Lenny's Sub Shop in Millington and many, many more. Call us at 840-2273 to get your savings card today. Be sure and ask how you can get your card for FREE! Have a great summer and be safe!

Limited Number Of Cookbooks Left

2009-02-16T17:06:00.000-08:00

Here we are and February is already over half gone. Time seems to go by so quickly these days. We have found a box of Tipton Cares cookbooks that we sold a couple of years ago. These cookbooks have a number of great receipes, as we have tried a number of them. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity today to get one or more copies of this cookbook before they are all gone. For a donation of $10.00 or more you can have your very own copy of "The Tastes of Neighbors Helping Neighbors". Your donation will go to a great cause, of helping to provide emergency food boxes to those in need. These cookbooks would make a great gift, especially ladies for your "Secret Pal". We want to again say thanks to everyone who prays and/or volunteers to help us carry on the work at Tipton Cares.

Re-Define Vanentine's Day

2009-01-26T06:30:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is Saturday, February 14, 2009, and we have a great opportunity to for you to be a winner either way. Valentine's Day is about showing your love. Show your love this year by making a donation of $50.00 or more to Tipton Cares and we will reward you with a $30.00 gift card from Olympic Steak House. You will be able to take your significant other out to eat for Valentine's Day. By the way this gift card can be used any day, it does not have to be used on Valentine's Day. Be a winner this Valentine's Day by making a donation to Tipton Cares and by taking your sweetheart out to eat! She will love you for being so thoughtful. Make your donation today before the Olynpic Gift Cards are all gone!

First Post Of 2009

2009-01-20T14:54:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving and Christmas have come and gone again right on time. We cannot say Thanks enough to everyone who helped us with our Food Drive at Thanksgiving and Christmas and with the Toy Drive at Christmas. We could not have provided assistance to a number of individuals and families without your help. Thanks again to everyone!

Visit us at: tiptoncares.org for more information and for the hours of operation for the Thrift Store at 61 Quinton Dr.

What is the greatest need for 2009? I am glad you asked, we need volunteers in every church, in every community, and on every street. Contact the Executive Director for Volunteer Opportunities.

Thanks to all our volunteers who helped us provide assistance to over 3,400 people in 2008.

We have a special volunteer project waiting just for you!

Christmas Toy Drvie Update

2008-12-16T14:34:00.000-08:00

An update for you on the Christmas Toy Drive and distribution. 400 new toys were donated during The "Fill The Sleigh" operation in conjunction with the Munford Christmas Parade. The Munford High School Championship Band donated another 175 toys. There have been other individuals and businesses who have donated new toys to Tipton Cares. Thanks again to all who have helped. To date we have distributed 1,345 toys, and 72 coats to 91 families, and 182 children. Toys and coats are being picked up daily.

We still have a few Tipton Cares cookbooks available. The cost is $10.00 and they would make a great gift for someone who has everything.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Sad Day At Tipton Cares

2008-11-11T07:35:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 we want to say thanks to all our veterans as we celebrate Veterans Day 2008.

Our hearts are heavy with sadness today as we let others know that Mr. Ray Baker, husband of Nina Baker passed away Monday Night. This was very unexpected. Mrs. Nina has been a faithful worker and volunteer for Tipton Cares for over 2 years. We love Mrs. Nina and her family. We ask that you pray for them during this difficult time. A Memorial Fund has been set up at Tipton Cares. You can donate to this fund by clicking the Donate Now button on the left.

Mrs. Nina and Family our prayers are with you.

November News

2008-11-07T13:29:00.000-08:00

November is here and we are working on the most exciting time of the year at Tipton Cares. Getting food together for 100 food boxes to distribute at Thanksgiving is well underway. We want to say thanks to those who have already contacted us about helping with the Thanksgiving Food Boxes. It's not to late to get involved with the Thanksgiving Project contact us today.

Atoka's Safe Night Out was a big success again this year. Donations for Tipton Cares on Safe Night Out was $475.10. Thanks to all who contributed! Donations of canned goods for the Food Pantry was also up this year. Thanks Everyone!

Jim's Towing moved our container this week from 305 Quinton Dr. to our new location at 61 Quinton Dr. We are grateful to Jim and Phillip for making the move look easy.
For all your towing needs we hope you will call Jim's Towing at 901-476-0682. Jim's Towing, Big or Small Jim can Tow Them All!

Come and visit us at 61 Quinton Dr. We look forward to seeing you.

From Jim's Towing

The Best Move Yet!

2008-09-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

The days and nights beginning in August have been long ones as we have once been moving Tipton Cares from 305 Quinton Dr. to 61 Quinton Dr. On Monday, September 15, 2008, the move was completed. Our volunteers swept the blue building clean and at 1:30 in the afternoon, we turned the building back over to the owner. We want to say thanks to all our staff, our volunteers, and community service workers who help to make this move possible in just a few days.

We opened the new Thrift Store at 61 Quinton Dr. for the first time on September 16, 2008, and we had the best day that we have had in many months. This should prove to be the best location for Tipton Cares. We have air condintioning, a paved parking lot, a big office and a very good location.

We are already working on getting together the canned goods and the turkeys that will be needed for our Thanksgiving Food Boxes this year. In years past we set a goal of distributing 75 food boxes to families in Tipton County. This year we have set a goal of being able to distribute at least 100 Thanksgiving Food Boxes. We will need your help to collect the amount of food that it will take to distribute the Thanksgiving Food Boxes and to continue to distribute food boxes on a weely basis to those who need them. We have seen a sharp increase in requests for assistance with our Emergency Food Boxes. For a list of food that is needed please give us a call or e-mail us. We are looking for you or your church to help us this year.

Also, let us know it you would like to adopt a family for Thanksgiving or Christmas. You will receive many blessings and it is very rewarding to know that you were responsible for another family having a turkey and all the trimmings for their Thanksgiving Day meal.

Volunteers are always needed at Tipton Cares. We have volunteer opportunities in Covington, Munford and for those who want to volunteer in thier community. E-Mail me for more information on volunteer opportunities in your area.

Serving Him By Serving Others,

Bro. Allen Brown, Executive Director Tipton Cares, Inc.

Happy Fourth of July To All!

2008-07-01T18:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July to all from the staff of Tipton Cares. It has been a very exciting time for us and we will not have time to share all the news in this post. At the last Board Meeting Lisa Montgomery was elected as our new Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Mary Johnson is our new Vice-Chairperson. We want to thank both of these ladies for their volunteer service to Tipton Cares and look forward to working with them in the coming months.

Thanks again to David Thomas for serving as Chairman of the Board for the past 2 years. Dave has been a great help in the ongoing work and ministry of Tipton Cares.

We had a great time last week taking the Kids to Camp on Monday and picking them up on Saturday. According to the Director of the Camp we had a real good group of kids this year and they had a great time. Thanks to all who helped again this year to make Kids to Camp a great success. We are already planning and working on Kids to Camp for 2009. We would love to have you volunteer to help us with this worthy project.

We are working on getting a web-site up and running for Tipton Cares. You will be able to find us at tiptoncares.org, but please be patient as the new site is not ready yet.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July and don't forget to pray for Tipton Cares. God knows our needs for this month. We are still waiting on you to contact us and volunteer a few hours a week. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and volunteer. Remember we are "Neighbors Helping Neighbors."

Don't forget the next Board Meeting will be held, Monday, July 28 at 7:00 pm at Munford First United Methodist Church in room A-14. The meeting is open to the public and you are invited to attend.

Fire!, Fire!, Fire!, Call 911 Our House Is On Fire!

2008-05-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

Fire!, Fire,! Fire!, Call 911 Our House Is On Fire! These are words that no one wants to hear. But what happens after these words are heard? Someone call 911, the Fire Department is toned out, paid and volunteer firefighters rush to the scene of the burning house. All of the occupants stand outside watching their house and a lifetime of memories go up in smoke. After a time the firefighters begin to pack up their equipment and return to the station. A family begins to think about where they will spend the night, and where they will spend tomorrow night and the night after that. Reality begins to set in. This is not going to be easy. For the kids and the parents involved fear about the future begins to creep in.

This is one more important ministry of Tipton Cares. Over the past number of months there have been a number of residential fires in Tipton County and a number of families have come to us for assistance. Helping a family after a fire takes on a number of different faces. Sometimes they need clothes, furniture, help finding a place to stay, etc. One of the things that we want to be able to do is to provide emergency housing for a family for up to five days and nights if necessary. What does it take to meet this goal? I'm glad you asked. We need around $100.00 per day to pay for a motel room and help with meals.

We are not just "another poor person asking for a handout". Funds donated to us will be used to provide assistance to our neighbors. A fire is a real traumatic event for those involved. Before you go out of town for a Memorial Day Weekend getaway, before you fire up the grill in the backyard this Memorial Day, let's work together to make sure our "Emergency Fire Funds" are in place. Click the "donate" button on the left, or sit down and write the check today. Let's all sleep better knowing that when emergencies happen, some of the answers are already taken care of. Our prayer is that we will not get another call about a house fire. But let's be ready if and when that call comes. Want to go one step further? We are looking for volunteers to be on call to help us provide the needed assistance when we get a fire call. We are looking for volunteers that will work closely with the family until we have provided all of the needed assistance. Donate and volunteer today! Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Mother's Day To All Mothers

2008-05-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day To Moms Everywhere! May God Bless You Each And Every Day. Today's color red is to remind us of red roses on Mothers Day. God has been so good to us. My heart is broken as I think of all of the single moms who are struggling trying to raise the children and work a full time job just to make ends meet. Your financial contribution to Tipton Cares will help us provide assistance to a mother who's husband passed away in April. She came to us seeking help to pay the rent because the landlord was going to make her move. I cannot tell you all of the stories that have come our way recently, please on this Mother's Day remember to pray for all the moms who have come to us for assistance and for those who will come next week and the week after that. The Bible says, "you have not because you ask not." So I must ask, Please sit down today, and write a check to help support the ministry of Tipton Cares. We cannot help others without your help. God is so Good and we are trusting Him to meet the needs.

Thanks Mom!

P.S. We still have a limited number of Tipton Cares Cookbooks. For a donation of $10.00 or more we will give you a copy of our cookbook. For more information e-mail us at tiptoncares@gmail.com or call 901-840-2273.

News For The Week of April 28, 2008

2008-04-27T11:10:00.000-07:00

April and all of 2008 seems to be going by so fast. May is shaping up to be another busy month. We want to invite everyone to join us Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Munford First United Methodist Church for the National Day of Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Saturday Night, May 3, 2008 we hope you will join us for "Music On The Square" in Covington at 7:00 pm. Music will be provided by the CIAA Choir and D'Bauch & G. Tipton Cares will be there with ice cream for sale. Stop by and visit with us and enjoy the music.

A special thanks to Rev. Tim Carpenter and everyone at Covington First United Methodist Church for allowing me to speak on Sunday Morning. We have made many friends from the church and thanks for all the church has done to help Tipton Cares help others. We truly are "Neighbors Helping Neighbors"

Mothers Day is May 11, 2008. Why not do something different this year to honor or remember you mother? How about making a financial donation to Tipton Cares, Inc. in honor or in memory of your Mother. With you permission we will honor your mother by posting her name and the names of the donors on this blog. Thanks Mothers for all you do! I remember what my mother taught me about prayer. She said, "You better pray that grass stain will come out of your new Sunday pants."

Don't forget to share this blog site with others and don't forget to pray for Tipton Cares, Inc. everyday.

Bro. Allen P. Brown, Executive Director

Happenings At Tipton Cares, Inc.

2008-04-16T10:47:00.000-07:00

April continues to be a very busy month. With gas at an all time high and so many other places where the cost of living going up in costs, we continue to get what seems to be a record number of request for assistance. We have had a number of families and individuals who have had a fire resulting in loss over the past few weeks. We are working with these families to provide some assistance during this time of loss.

Let me remind each of you about our Kroger Gift Card program. In order for this program to be successful you must get your Kroger Gift Card from Tipton Cares, Inc. Each time you reload your Kroger Gift Card, Tipton Cares, Inc. gets 5% of the total loaded on each card. You can use your Kroger Gift Card at any Kroger location and the card can be used for both gas and groceries. Call me at 840-2273 or e-mail me at tiptoncares@gmail.com for more information on the Kroger Gift Card Program. If you eat, you need a Kroger Gift Card.

New Thrift Store Hours for April 2008. God has been good and has sent us the volunteers that we need to increase the hours that the Thrift Store is open. Our new hours are: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday open 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Friday & Saturday open 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. We will continue to be closed on Wednesday & Sunday. Want to volunteer? Call us for more information.

Serving Him By Serving Others,

Bro. Allen P. Brown
Executive Director

April Showers Of Blessings!

2008-04-07T07:08:00.000-07:00

April is here and we have already had plenty of April showers. We want to say thanks to those who made a financial donation during March. We still need to raise $2,500 more each month. We are looking for 100 churches, groups, or individuals who would make either a one time donation or make a committment to give $25.00 each month for 10 months. Some will be able to give more and some less. Know for sure that "little is much" when God is in it.

A special thanks to all who worked so hard during March to help us do some Spring Cleaning. I had a wonderful time on March 30th at Munford First United Methodist Church. I was given the opportunity to preach in both the 8:00 am and 10:00 an services. Thanks again, for the opportunity to preach and for all you do for us at MFUMC.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us at our new Covington location at 133 West Pleasant St. Our hours are 9:00 am until 2:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday. We need enough volunteers to expand our hours and add one or two more days at this location. Thank you First Baptist Church, Covington for giving us the opportunity to move to the square. Beginning

May 3, 2008 Tipton Cares, Inc. has been given the opportunity to provide the ice cream concessions at "Music On The Square". We will be needing volunteers for 8 Saturday nights. Come and enjoy some good music and volunteer.

Do you like to talk on the telephone? We are looking for some special people who would be willing to make some phone calls for us. Yes, you can work at home! Contact Bro. Allen P. Brown at tiptoncares@gmail.com or at 840-2273.

Looking forward to working with you in April.

Windy March Days

2008-03-19T12:58:00.000-07:00

The March winds and the winds of change have been blowing at Tipton Cares, Inc. March has been a very busy month, especially for our location in Covington. The Lord has greatly blessed us through the First Baptist Church in Covington. They have graciously allowed us to move into the brick house at 133 West Pleasant Ave. (formerly used by "Heart to Heart". We have moved in and we will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us at this location so that we can be open more days of the week. There is still some work to be done at the old location on South College St. E-Mail me at tiptoncares@gmail.com or give us a call at 840-2273 to volunteer. We have many volunteer opportunities available at both the Munford and Covington location, just give us a call and volunteer today.

We are getting many, many, requests for assistance everyday. Remember we are "Neighbors Helping Neighbors"

Looking Forward To Hearing From You,

Allen Brown, Executive Director, Tipton Cares, Inc.