a STRONG DEDICATION TO PHILANTHROPy
TCM founder Jake Torres and wife, Yanelis Torres, have a deep passion for giving back to their community. Below are several organizations they support and are actively involved with.
While they have been blessed to take a more hands-on role with some organizations than others, they believe that both financial contributions and personal involvement through volunteering and donating time are essential to helping these organizations fulfill their missions and create lasting impact.
Calvary Chapel Miami Beach
The church proudly serves the community through a variety of outreach initiatives that support local families and individuals in need. Through community events, outreach programs, and the stewardship of welcoming spaces, the church is committed to fostering compassion, strengthening connections, and making a lasting difference through service, faith, and fellowship.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The WishMaker's Circle is a dedicated community of supporters committed to helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Members provide the resources needed to create experiences that bring hope, strength, and joy to children and their families during some of life's most challenging moments. Beyond granting wishes, the WishMaker's Circle helps foster a more compassionate community by inspiring generosity, encouraging volunteerism, and uniting individuals and businesses around a shared mission of making a lasting difference in the lives of local children.
Lotus House
Lotus House is dedicated to providing sanctuary, support, and pathways to independence for women, children, and families experiencing homelessness. Through comprehensive programs, safe shelter, education, healthcare, and employment services, the organization empowers individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and hope. By addressing both immediate needs and long-term opportunities, Lotus House helps strengthen the community, break the cycle of homelessness, and create lasting, positive change for those who need it most.
Lauren’s Kids
Lauren’s Kids is dedicated to protecting children through education, awareness, and advocacy aimed at preventing child sexual abuse and helping survivors heal. By providing age-appropriate safety education, supporting families, and championing prevention initiatives, the organization empowers children and communities with the knowledge and resources needed to recognize abuse, promote safety, and foster healing. Through its commitment to education and advocacy, Lauren’s Kids works to create a safer, more informed, and more compassionate future for children and families.
Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is committed to repairing homes, revitalizing neighborhoods, and improving the lives of homeowners in need. Through critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and community revitalization projects, the organization helps ensure that families, older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities can live in safe, healthy, and accessible homes. By preserving affordable housing and strengthening neighborhoods, Rebuilding Together creates lasting improvements that foster stability, independence, and stronger communities.
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Canine Companions is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs at no cost to those they serve. Through the life-changing partnership between individuals and highly skilled service dogs, the organization fosters greater independence, confidence, and connection. By empowering people to overcome daily challenges and achieve greater freedom, Canine Companions helps build stronger, more inclusive communities.