E-News

The Effects of Gun Violence in our Community

The Effects of Gun Violence in our Community

The vast amount of violence across our nation is heart-wrenching, and our hearts ache with the nation, as so many more mainstream Americans are now experiencing the same devasting impact of gun violence. Unfortunately, our communities of Overtown and West Homestead have endured the epidemic of gun violence for many years. Many of our staff members, including our CEO Jason Pittman, Vice President Trina Harris, Spiritual Formation Director Amanda Knight, and Office Manager Brittney Jackson, are...

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Summer Camp 2021

Summer Camp 2021

As we are coming to the close of our summer programming here at Touching Miami with Love, we reflect on the many triumphs, laughter, and learning opportunities our children and youth engaged in this Summer. After not being able to offer Summer Camp last year, we are glad to provide our students with live in-person programming in Literacy, Math, Science & Art. Offering Summer camp once again has tremendously impacted all students' lives by allowing a safe space for them to learn and grow,...

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The Success Of Our Kids Is Our Heartbeat

The Success Of Our Kids Is Our Heartbeat

For over 25 years, Touching Miami With Love has significantly impacted many children's lives. From alumni graduating college and succeeded in the workforce to others deciding to be part of our staff at TML, it's a joy to be a part of their success. Our commitment and dedication to our families are our utmost priority, especially during these challenging times. The pandemic's ongoing impact affected our community the most. Parents who lost their jobs faced a tremendous financial burden, often...

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A new role for Angel Pittman

A new role for Angel Pittman

As Touching Miami with Love (TML) celebrates twenty-five years of faithful work in 2020, it's a great time to celebrate our impact while also taking a glance forward towards the future. Since 2005, Jason and Angel Pittman have served in leadership at TML through the support of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF). Working alongside each other, they have brought their unique gifts and educational backgrounds to allow TML's growth to serve more children and youth in more impactful ways for...

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Spring into STEM and Camp Oasis!

Spring into STEM and Camp Oasis!

As we gear up for Spring Break, nearly 400 students are continually being served in Overtown and West Homestead at Touching Miami with Love. Thanks to great supporters we have a new and engaging STEM curriculum and during Spring Break we’ll be enforcing different skills and topics! Last month Brave Church provided items necessary for the upcoming STEM projects and assembled the kits!  Supplemental to our STEM activities, is "Structured Free Choice" where our students play to reinforce the...

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