TORCH opened its doors to the public in January 2013. Our mission statement is: "To ensure every person living in Anderson County has a safe place to sleep at night." We operate using the Housing First Model and serve the homeless by paying security deposits for rent and utilities and first month’s rent so that they can be housed with a permanent address allowing them to gain permanent employment and benefits, when available. We follow those we house with case management to ensure they are able to remain housed. Our agency motto is “No child sleeps outside”. If a family with children seeks assistance, the first step is to place them in a secure temporary environment while permanent housing is found.

This winter we are asking you to help house local families with children. YOU can ensure no child sleeps outside in your county this winter This Giving Tuesday, please help those who need it the most and calling everyone to come together to help.

Giving Tuesday 2023

Provide Shelter for Families with Children During the Coldest Months of the Year

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