Mending Lives one stitch at a time
TICKETS now on sale for 2023 Gala
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What we do
We create
a community of connections with individual support so that vulnerable individuals and their families can create positive changes in their lives and communities.
We are
a safe, supportive environment where individuals recovering from domestic violence, incarceration, traficking, marginalization, can learn life and job skills and make connections to wrap-around services.
We engage
individuals in programs that are matched to their interests and their talents.
We promote
individual responsibility and community awareness.
Introducing ICAN: Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition 8 week class
I WE NOW HAVE COOKING CLASSES!!
Our HEROES! Everyone who attended and/or donated to our virtual fundraiser Saturday night are our hero (and oh my, was I impressed by the power house people who attended! as well as those who presented. But in addition we conferred our 2nd set of TenderLove...
Our Auction is OPEN NOW!
It's DEFINITELY SPRING and TLCC has blossomed, preparing for our first ever Virtual Fundraising GALA, Saturday, April 24th, at 5:00 p.m. In support of our Virtual Gala, Bloom with a purpose, we have opened our online Auction. There are LOTS of great items, from a wine...
Thank YOU to Sew Right!
A HUGE thank you to Sew Right, an Albuquerque non-profit that promotes creativity and entrepreneurship through the operation of a not-for-profit school for interior design fabrication. Yesterday, they gave us (GAVE US!!!) an industrial sewing machine. plus quilts and...
Response to COVID-19 continues
We continue to do our part to prioritize the safety of our clients, staff, volunteers and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are closed to the public, we are making masks for free for people and organizations providing essential services,
THANKS to grants from individuals and from Albuquerque Community Foundation, Wells Fargo, New Mexico Women, PNM
2020 Together in Love Gala
Check out our Founder/CEO Debbie Johnson and event coordinator Janet Ortega interview on KRQE about this year's gala: https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/help-support-women-in-need-during-the-2020-together-in-love-benefit-gala/ Women learning sewing skills at...
Balloons to celebrate our new building
Quick .gif to celebrate our new building with balloons showing what we’ve done and continue to do
Pay it Forward with the Gift of Love
We love seeing our TLCC Executive Director, Debbie Oyawale-Johnson, on KRQE News 13 with our friend, Erica Barreiro! Watch the Interview
Woman of Influence
Congratulations to our Executive Director, Debbie Johnson, for being selected as one of this year’s Women of Influence! Learn More
Our New Home
We are so excited that Tenderlove Community Center has a new home! More details coming soon.
Contact Us.
Email Us
webmaster@tenderlovecommunitycenter.org
Call Us
(505) 349-1795
Center
1518 Girard Blvd., NE / Albuquerque, NM / 87106