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COVID-19 News

Starting in March, the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed our normal way of life. As churches and non-profit organizations seek to serve their communities in creative ways in the midst of this pandemic, TMF is walking alongside them.

Investing in Education

CitySquare Paris, a nonprofit serving the most vulnerable people in the town, reached out to PISD to build a prototype that could be expanded in order to provide internet access to more students.

Feeding the Hungry in a Global Pandemic

When the leaders of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank applied for a grant from TMF, they envisioned those dollars helping them open a food FARMacy. COVID-19 changed those plans as they now work to feed thousands of families in El Paso each week.

The Furlough Kitchen of Houston

With so many families struggling, Nathan wanted to do something that would make a difference. His best friend, Lucas Marr, did too. When they saw the Furlough Kitchen in Dallas, a pop-up collaboration that got meals to needy people...

When the Doors Close, but the Mission Continues

"The funding through TMF has been critical to our operations and makes a significant difference to families and individuals who need our services the most, especially during this pandemic that has left so much uncertainty in people’s lives."

Questions that Spark Dreams

When Rev. Heikes was learning about TMF’s Grant Ministry, Jacki Lammert left her with one question. If money was not an object, what would you do for the Kingdom of God? It was the kind of question that spurred innovation and excitement.

Pandemic Pivots

When COVID-19 hit, Cafe Momentum had to close the restaurant, even though the restaurant and catering services were producing 30% of their revenue each month.

The Best Kind of Neighbor

Mission Mibly sits right between Mibly High School and Deady Middle School. It was founded in 2002 in an effort to improve student lives, giving students the opportunity to see what careers were available to them, if they graduated.

News and Press Releases

TMF Celebrates Rev. Carol Montgomery Becoming Director of Area Staff

Rev. Carol Montgomery is poised to become the director of area staff following Rev. John Thornburg’s retirement June 12, 2020. Carol joined our staff as TMF’s senior area representative for the North Texas Conference in 2017.