Touch Gift Foundation, NFP, Impact Lives

Touch Gift Foundation, NFP, Impact Lives To learn more about programs and devices, visit https://linktr.ee/tgflearnmore TGF cultivates individual changes by providing the necessary tools and resources.

Touch Gift Foundation (TGF) is a 501(c)(3) BIPOC-led nonprofit service provider that was founded on the precepts of bridging the education gap, reducing hunger and homelessness, and eliminating poverty barriers by conceptualizing opportunities that exist through education, career exploration, resource distribution, mindset transformation and mentorship. TGF’s mission is to destroy the cycle of pov

erty by eradicating the poverty mindset and to empower individuals to create change. Our vision is to create a resourceful alliance that governs a community, empowers people, and influences changed behaviors. Behaviors that may have stemmed from poverty, trauma, everyday life challenges, disparities and ongoing violence that has impacted our communities tremendously. Programs include:
- Adult Education, Literacy and High School Completion
- ESL Pilot (English as a Second Language)
- Digital Learning Lab
- Hunger & Homelessness Relief Assistance
- Transitional Supportive Services
- Business Mentorship, Startup and Scaling
- Advocacy

🚨 DATE CHANGE! PLEASE SHARE! 🚨📢 The Essentials Xchange Pantry has moved!❌ Thursday, August 6✅ Friday, August 7, 2026🥬 FR...
08/05/2026

🚨 DATE CHANGE! PLEASE SHARE! 🚨

📢 The Essentials Xchange Pantry has moved!

❌ Thursday, August 6
✅ Friday, August 7, 2026

🥬 FREE Perishable Groceries
🕓 4:00 PM – Until Supplies Are Gone

📍 Touch Gift Foundation's co-LAB-oratory Training Institute
640 E. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60619

🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
https://bit.ly/LTS-VolunteerSignup
Help us unload the truck and prepare for distribution.

🕝 Volunteer Check-In: 2:30 PM

If you know someone who could benefit from fresh groceries, tag them, text them, and share this post! Together, we can make sure no food goes to waste and more families receive the support they deserve.

💚 Together, We Lift Up Our Community!

The future isn't waiting until college. It's being built today. 💻✨Inside the Level Up Lounge, young people aren't just l...
07/25/2026

The future isn't waiting until college. It's being built today. 💻✨

Inside the Level Up Lounge, young people aren't just learning how to use AI—they're learning how to think critically, solve real problems, and create opportunities for themselves.

Founder Keona Owens is helping equip the next generation with the skills they'll need to thrive in an AI-powered world through hands-on instruction, mentorship, and access to emerging technology.

This is what investing in youth looks like.
This is what building futures looks like.
Every lesson. Every laptop. Every breakthrough.

Together, we're creating pathways to careers that many of these students never imagined were possible.

🚀 Support the movement. Invest in the next generation.

🔗 Donate today:
https://givebutter.com/BuildWithTGF-July2026

Y'all... THANK YOU! Every donation, every share, every encouraging message, and every prayer is helping us build somethi...
07/23/2026

Y'all... THANK YOU! Every donation, every share, every encouraging message, and every prayer is helping us build something bigger than a fundraiser.

This isn't just about celebrating a birthday...

It's about making sure another family has food.
Another adult earns a credential.
Another young adult strengthens their literacy skills.
Another entrepreneur receives coaching.
Another older adult gains confidence with technology.
Another life is transformed through opportunity.

🎯 Our Goal: $10,000 by July 31

Because of supporters like YOU, Touch Gift Foundation has already:
💚 Served 140,240+ individuals
🎓 Facilitated 668 workshops
📚 Trained 1,893 individuals

Now we're asking you to help us write the next chapter.

✨ Give $25 to create hope.
✨ Give $50 to create opportunity.
✨ Give $100 to fuel transformation.
✨ Or give any amount from your heart.

Every dollar matters.
Every share expands our reach.
Every act of generosity helps us continue saying "YES" when our community needs us most.

💚 Donate today:
🔗 https://givebutter.com/BuildWithTGF-July2026

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What does "community" mean to you?

❤️ Like
💬 Comment
📲 Share to your Story
👥 Tag someone who believes in investing in people.

Together, we're not just reaching a goal—we're building a legacy of impact.

Monday We Celebrated… Today We Give.🗣️🗣️🗣️ MONDAY WE CELEBRATED OUR FOUNDER’S 46TH BIRTHDAY… TODAY, WE’RE CELEBRATING PU...
07/23/2026

Monday We Celebrated… Today We Give.

🗣️🗣️🗣️ MONDAY WE CELEBRATED OUR FOUNDER’S 46TH BIRTHDAY… TODAY, WE’RE CELEBRATING PURPOSE! 🎉💚

Birthdays come and go, but the impact we create together lasts a lifetime.

Instead of gifts, Keona asked friends and family to help change lives through Touch Gift Foundation.

Every donation helps us continue saying “YES” when our community needs us most.

🎯 Goal: $10,000 by July 31

Will you celebrate with us?

💚 $25
💚 $50
💚 $100
💚 Any amount makes a difference.

🔗 Donate today:
https://givebutter.com/BuildWithTGF-July2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Founder, Visionary & Executive Director, Keona Owens! ❤️‍🔥💚Today we celebrate a woman whose heart,...
07/20/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Founder, Visionary & Executive Director, Keona Owens! ❤️‍🔥💚

Today we celebrate a woman whose heart, leadership, and unwavering commitment continue to transform lives and strengthen communities every single day.

Your vision inspires. Your purpose empowers. Your impact is forever.

Help us wish Keona the happiest of birthdays! Drop a 🎉💚 in the comments and show her some birthday love!

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07/20/2026

This is what happens when you skip the generic gift and just create. 🎨✨

Custom tumblers, Canva skills, and a room full of people who came ready to make something meaningful, that's the vibe we brought for Father's Day. 👔💙

The Create. Design. Experience Series is giving every time and we're just getting started. 👀

Drop a 🎨 if you wish you were there!

Stay connected for the next experience dropping soon. 👀

🔥🎨 THE CREATIVITY WAS ON ANOTHER LEVEL! 🎨🔥Our Level-Up Lounge™ participants took their ideas from concept to creation du...
07/13/2026

🔥🎨 THE CREATIVITY WAS ON ANOTHER LEVEL! 🎨🔥

Our Level-Up Lounge™ participants took their ideas from concept to creation during Thursday’s Design & Create Workshop and they absolutely delivered! 👏🏽

From bold statements to unique artwork, these young creators learned how to:
✨ Design their own graphics
👕 Create custom apparel
💡 Transform their ideas into wearable art
🎯 Build confidence through creativity and self-expression

Every shirt tells a story. Every design reflects a voice. Every participant walked away with more than a custom shirt, they gained hands-on experience, new skills, and the confidence to create something uniquely their own.

🔥 We are incredibly proud of each of our young designers! This is what happens when creativity meets opportunity.

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show these amazing youth some love, and tell us which design is your favorite! 👇🏽

The future isn’t waiting… they’re creating it.

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07/13/2026

🚨 Y’ALL HEARD IT HERE FIRST!! 🚨

Touch Gift Foundation is officially an APPROVED FREE Summer Meals Site! 🥳🍎🥪

Coming from a parent… we ALL know these kids eat like they’ve never seen food before once school lets out! 😂😂

So don’t stress, we’ve got lunch covered!

📍 Touch Gift Foundation
640 E. 79th Street, Chicago

🗓️ Monday – Thursday
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

✅ FREE
✅ Ages 18 & Under
✅ No Registration Needed

Pull up, grab a nutritious meal, and let us help keep those growing appetites satisfied this summer! ❤️

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with a parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, teacher, church, or community group.

We can’t wait to see you!

– Keona & Nakieya ❤️‍🔥

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The Essential Xchange Pantry TODAY @ 4 PM640 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619
07/10/2026

The Essential Xchange Pantry TODAY @ 4 PM
640 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619

07/10/2026

The Essential Xchange Pantry TODAY @ 4 PM
640 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619

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