OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
About Us
The Journey Community Care Center (TJCCC) offers services to empower low-income individuals or people experiencing homelessness (PEH) through education, advocacy, and innovative programs. In alignment with shepherd leadership principles, TJCCC provides compassionate guidance, nurturing the community’s spiritual, emotional, and social well-being. Focusing on safety, security, and significance exemplifies the role of a shepherd, offering protection, support, and opportunities for personal growth. Like a shepherd tending to their flock, these programs guide individuals towards a more fulfilled and sustainable life.
Helping the Hurting Find Safety, Security,
& Significance
Our Mission
We Transform…
At The Journey Community Care Center, our mission is to transform lives by empowering individuals and families in underserved communities. We help people find stability and belonging through compassionate support, education, and innovative outreach. We focus on providing essential resources and opportunities that uplift those in need, foster resilience, and inspire hope within our community. We strive to be a beacon of support, guidance, faith, and encouragement where everyone can discover safety, dignity, and the tools to thrive.
Our Vision
We Strive…
Our vision is to build a community where everyone, regardless of circumstance, has access to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to achieve lasting stability and fulfillment. We envision a future where compassion and faith drive change, empowering people to overcome challenges and fostering a society where dignity, hope, and success are within reach for all.
Our Values
We impact through…
Compassionate Leadership
Rooted in shepherd leadership principles, we guide and serve with empathy, prioritizing the well-being of individuals and families in need. We recognize that authentic leadership means nurturing and protecting those under our care.
Empowerment
We believe in equipping people with the tools, resources, and opportunities to build sustainable, fulfilling lives.
Community-Centered Service
We commit to serving the community through collaboration and active engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.
Integrity and Accountability
We uphold the highest standards of transparency and integrity and are accountable to the community we serve and the partners we engage with.
Holistic Care
We understand that individuals are more than their immediate needs. By offering holistic support—addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being—we provide comprehensive care that leads to lasting transformation.
Dignity and Respect
We aim to create an environment where everyone is respected and valued, regardless of their circumstances.
Resilience and Hope
We foster resilience by encouraging a growth mindset and helping individuals and families overcome adversity with strength and determination.
Stewardship
We are committed to being faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us, using them wisely and efficiently to maximize our impact on the community. Like a shepherd safeguarding the flock, we manage our resources with care and responsibility.
760,000+ lbs of Food Saved
To help support our local food pantries and community members
$6,400+ Raised
To support those affected by the AIDS Crisis in Africa
140+ lbs of School Supplies
Collected and donated to children and families in need in 2024
Areas of Focus
CARING
God’s Shepherd Care for His Flock
Restore, Feed and Groom, and Water
COURAGE
God’s Shepherds are Courageous and Cheerful
Responsible, Bold, Challenging, and Proactive
GUIDANCE
God’s Shepherds Provide Guidance and Direction
Authority, Faithful Assistance, and Control
Psalm 23:1-3
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His names’s sake.
SERVICE
Humbly Serving Christ
Offering Hope, Abiding in Faith, Protecting His Flock
John 10:14-15
I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
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