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WHO ARE WE?
Time To Fly Foundation (TTF) is a grass roots, faith based 501c3 non-profit. The mission is dedicated to helping abused women and children regain their God given worth, break the generational cycle of dating/domestic abuse and strengthen the family unit. Founded in 2001, the vision is to globally see countless lives restored from the devastation of dating and domestic abuse. Domestic abuse prevention and intervention training services and onsite childcare are provided FREE of charge to participants. Corporate matching gifts, private donors, small businesses and grants support the participant expenses.
CORE VALUES
The Bible, the Word of God, is our sole source of life instruction and faith.
II Timothy 3:16, John 8:31-32, II Peter 1:20-21, Psalms 119:130. Proverbs 16:25
God has an individual plan and purpose for each person.
Jeremiah 29:11-13, Isaiah 43:7, Ephesians 2:10
Genuine healing of the heart, soul and mind comes through knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 61:1-2, Ephesians 1:17-23, Hosea 4:6, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:12,22,24,28
Time To Fly Foundation is a place of comfort, where wounds of the broken hearted are treated, liberty is declared for captives, and eyes are opened to God's healing love.
Isaiah 61: 1-2, John 8:31-32, Matthew 10:8
Time To Fly Foundation provides a non-judgmental environment by extending unconditional love, exhortation and encouragement.
I Corinthians 13:1-8, Hebrews 10:24, Hebrews 3:12-13
Each participant of the Time To Fly program is to be treated with dignity and respect.
Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3
Time To Fly Foundation is a place where God-given boundaries are taught, respected and maintained.
Proverbs 4:23, Galatians 6:1-5
Time To Fly Foundation staff and volunteers come alongside our neighbors with practical care and support so they may be equipped to become self-sufficient.
Luke 10:25-37, Proverbs 3:27
All things are done with excellence to glorify God.
I Corinthians 14:40, I Corinthians 10:31
Share the goodness of God (win them), show love in daily practical application (train them) and encourage each to share Jesus Christ's goodness in their life (send them).
Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20
OUR MISSION
We offer comfort to the brokenhearted, give sight to the spiritually blind, and assist each woman in discovering her God-given liberties.
TTF will help you walk through this valley in your life, equipping you with keys to move successfully into self- sufficiency.
CORE AUDIENCE
Candidates include women who are currently experiencing any form of domestic abuse, or who have experienced it in the past whether it be:
- Verbal
- Emotional
- Psychological
- Sexual
- Physical
TTF also provides domestic abuse prevention/ intervention training for the children (ages 2- 12) of the candidates.
OUR IMPACT
Our proven results show effective violence prevention/intervention: improves family relationships, promotes self- sufficiency, reduces medical costs, reduces work absenteeism and reduces tax burdens to society.
TIME TO FLY FOUNDATION'S APPROACH
Time To Fly's team and dedicated volunteers help provide emotional and spiritual support for women who are seriously ready to begin the healing process. Our goal is to have each participant not only complete the extensive 9-week course, but also discover the unique purpose for her life and bring value to her community as a productive citizen.
Our Three-step Approach*
Step One - You choose to attend the 2-hour Introductory Workshop. During the Workshop you will learn:
• The Roots of Domestic Violence
• The Devastating Effects of Abuse
• Why Women Don't Speak Out
• How to Begin Discovering God's Plan for your Life
• God's Original Design for Marriage
• Proven Steps to Healing Relationships
• Available Resources for those in Need Desiring a Change
• Note: TTF will not advise you whether or not to divorce
Step Two- You choose to apply for the 9-week training program.
Some of the areas you will explore:
• How to Discover the True You!
• How to Make Quality Choices
• Keys to Learn Healthy Conflict Resolution Skills
• How your Attitude Determines your Altitude
• How to Resolve Anger, Bitterness and Resentment
• Discovering a New Attitude
*Due to limited seating in the 9-week course and individualized attention given to each student, we only work with serious candidates and TTF reserves the right to deny any applicant entrance to the program.
Step Three: The After Care Program
TTF offers a holistic program designed to meet spiritual, emotional and practical needs including: practical life-skills workshops on financial management, nutrition, parenting, computer training, and access to referral networks for housing, childcare and employment assistance.
Graduate groups are also available to provide ongoing accountability, support, encouragement and reinforcement of the tools discovered during the 9-week course.
OUR FOUNDER
Time To Fly Foundation (TTF) was founded in December 2001. It was birthed from the recognition of a dramatic need seen by Michele Jones. After 20 years as a professional in Corporate America, she retired to devote efforts to the vision and development of Time To Fly Foundation.
While volunteering at domestic violence shelters Ms. Jones realized 2 areas of need women still face. |
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During your stay in shelters, external wounds heal; yet the inflicted "unseen" wounds of emotional damage, broken spirits and heart can last a life-time unless they are addressed.
Due to limited space and funding, shelters are primarily equipped to aid only woman who endure physical abuse. What happens to the other 25% of women who endure emotional, verbal and psychological abuse? Sadly, they suffer in silence as the internal devastation deepens; yet they have no "proof" to offer. In reality, each of these women is the "walking wounded" of our time.
In a supportive, non-judgmental/caring environment, the TTF program offers restoration to the three dimensions of a woman's life: her body, her soul and her spirit. TTF is a single source training provider in rebuilding abused women's' lives.
Michele is well aware of the unique needs of hurting women and their need for effective tools to take them forward into a victorious life!
Her background includes designing training programs, committee chairperson on civic and professional associations, Women's Ministry Coordinator for past 19 years, County Women's Shelter Volunteer, member of Fairfax County DV Taskforce and an appointee to the Fairfax County Commission For Women.
Having personally experienced the effects of marital abuse; she triumphantly received healing, hope and restoration through the unconditional love and transforming power of Jesus Christ.
She is the author of "Your Call To Freedom! (An Interactive Guidebook with Bible Based Tools To Heal From An Abusive Relationship)" and a requested speaker at various family and women's forums.
Our History
2001– December, Launched Time To Fly Foundation vision
2002– April, First class of twelve participants
2003—May, First Annual Graduate Conference– Bristow, VA
2003– White House invites TTF to participate in Inaugural Signing of Proclamation for National Domestic Violence Awareness month
2005– August, “Chosen Generation”- First Annual Children’s leadership day and reunion launches to honor deceased founding member Maria Meriles.
2005– Department of Justice Annual Report to White House features TTF as an effective faith based Domestic Violence prevention/intervention model
2006– Families & Children’s Trust Fund recognizes TTF with “Volunteer of the Year” Award for serving Children Who Witnessed Violence
2009– September, TTF chosen to receive DV Proclamation from Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
2007- January, TTF interviewed for National Journal magazine
2007- January, ExxonMobil invites TTF to participate in Employees Charities Fair
2007— May, The Fifth Annual Graduate Conference/ Reunion— Harper’s Ferry, WVA
2009– White House invites TTF to welcome ceremony for Secretary, Lynn Rosenthal– Office of Violence Against Women
2009- AT&T invites TTF to participate in Employees Charities Volunteer Fair
2010– May, the 25th class of course participants graduate.
2011– July, the first international graduate completes training to return home to train others.
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