TENDER TOUCH, INC.is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization offering an array of educational programs and services to drug-free ex-incarnated women and teenage girls who have been or are being released from prisons or juvenile facilities, and who desire to live a drug-free lifestyle.
At TENDER TOUCH no one is turned away; those who choose to remain in the substance abuse lifestyle are accepted then referred to a partnering agency, and are free to return to TENDER TOUCH upon their successful completion of a sobriety program. TENDER TOUCH offers ex-offender women job readiness and janitorial services training to assist in a successful and productive reintegration to society.
In 1997, DENISE JONES founded Turbine Janitorial Cleaning Company ('TJCC'), an Illinois-based company. TJCC was a full-service industrial construction and maintenance firm providing comprehensive cleaning services to private businesses and government agencies. Denise oversaw all phrases of the firm's operations and was directly involved with clients to develop long-term maintenance programs. She also directed all marketing and strategic planning for the company. Prior to its dissolution, TJCC had 25 full-time employees.
Due to her personal experience with substance abuse and incarceration, Denise had a strong desire and passion to work with ex-incarnated women and teenage girls. This would inspire a new goal in 2004, which blossomed into the creation of TENDER TOUCH, INC. Denise's mission is to captivate, educate, inspire and empower individuals to achieve their own personal greatness, regardless of their race, color or religious beliefs. Denise found her true purpose in her empowerment ministry, which includes a prison ministry for young girls and women.
DENISE is a certified HIV and Substance Abuse Counselor, and was conferred with her Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management with consecration in Human Services Administration from Spertus College in 2009. Denise is the author of Who Said It Could Be Done? A poignant autobiography published in 2010, and is currently working on her second book, The Prison Within Me: "Break Free".
DENISE is also an Ordained Minister, Life Coach and Inspirational and Motivational speaker. She has been on a passionate mission to share with others how to break free from the prison within. She has worked with adults, families and children for over 20 years, lecturing on a variety of topics at churches, schools, government institutions and businesses throughout Chicago, as well as prison facilities in Wisconsin and Ohio.
The mission of Tender Touch is to assist women and young girls impacted by the penal system with successfully re-entering the workforce, rejoining their families, and their communities.
Our vision to raise awareness of the concerns and challenges facing formerly incarcerated women and teenage girls. It is the most effective solution for reducing recidivism, empowering our women to make sustainable personal changes that positively impact society.
Our Goal to Change One Life, At Time...
2324 185th Place Lansing, IL 60438