Help us Raise the Roof!

Rain is usually a welcome respite but not when it's pouring through the ceiling. We have raised $15,160, more than half our goal. You can finish the job!

How You Can Help

Plug the Leaks! $250

Heavy downpours mean unsightly puddles in our lobby. Little children walk around those tubs to get to our gym. In the laundry room (video above), we have our own "falls" where a hole in the flat roof invites every storm.

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Replace the Tiles! $100

In several places, including a classroom (see below), soaked ceiling tiles are beginning to crack and fall. When you help us repair the roof, you ensure that all this damage will be seen no more!

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About the Campaign


What is Talitha Koum Institute? 

In 2003, Talitha Koum Institute (TKI) opened its doors to young children mired in the chaos and violence of deep poverty. The toxic stress in their homes was literally breaking the brain's architecture as neural pathways were trying to form.

Talitha Koum's intensive care program incorporates the evidence-based HighScope® cognitive curriculum, layered with sensory modulation activities, a mentoring program for TKI school-age children, and community trainings regarding trauma-affected children and their care. Our goal is to send children to public school Kindergarten at five years old with the ability to self-regulate and ready to learn from the calm-alert state.

Our mission has been clear for 20 years:

“In a context of loving relationship, and using research-based therapeutic intervention, Talitha Koum partners with parents to raise children who are intellectually capable, emotionally resilient and prepared to be contributing members of the community.”


Who does TKI help?  

As a mental health therapeutic nurture center, we focus on the brain development of high-risk children from infancy through Pre-K who live in Waco's poorest neighborhoods. The majority of our children come from families enduring the toxic stress of  multi-generational poverty. 


We want little hands exploring toys on our floors, not ceiling tiles!

Why help Talitha Koum? 

Although we are funded in part by a variety of grants, we are fortunate that the majority of support (74%) comes from individual donors who believe in our mission and share our vision. 

The work of our therapeutic teachers requires much focus and attunement to the children in their care. It's difficult for them to muster internal calm while worrying if a water-soaked ceiling tile is about to give way. With your gift, you can allieviate that frustration.


How can you help?

We have sourced a commercial roofer who is prepared to replace the existing roof and siding at cost but we need the help of the community to get the project funded. We have raised $15,160 to date and need to raise another $13,340 to reach our goal of $28,500. Your donation will go directly to helping improve the lives of our children while positively changing the outlook of a community that needs help. Your donations are 100% tax deductible through Talitha Koum Institute, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.


Campaign Activity

See who supports your cause and what they have to say about it!

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Joshua Hines donated $50.00

Great work Stinson and Daniela! 

3 years ago
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Michael Singletary donated $262.50

3 years ago
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Scott Pennebaker donated $262.50

3 years ago
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$105.00 was donated anonymously

3 years ago
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Rick Austin donated $100.00

Stinson is an amazing person. His giving spirit wants to make sure people are served. 

3 years ago