Youth connection
The Ink Exchange
A zero-cost, anonymous, bi-monthly, mail-only letter exchange between youth ages 8–17 and senior volunteer mentors.
Explore this workA foundation for what comes next
TINNE HOLLY LARENAS FOUNDATION INC.®
A safer path home for young people — and a stronger response to the mental-health crisis.
We are working toward a future that addresses youth homelessness and the mental-health crisis with long-term care, connection, and practical support.
Our north star
Therapeutic housing
Community care
The mission of The Tinne Holly Larenas Foundation Inc. is to address the growing mental health crisis and youth homelessness by building long-term therapeutic housing for youth, while creating outreach programs that meet urgent needs across the community through support, education, and essential resources for individuals and families.
Support
Meet people with care that is practical and human.
Education
Create pathways to understanding and confidence.
Resources
Help individuals and families access what they need.
Programs & Initiatives
Small acts can hold a lot of hope.
Our initiatives connect youth, elders, volunteers, and neighbors through thoughtful, supervised, community-centered work.
Youth empowerment
Room to grow
Programs that help young people build confidence, connection, and a stronger sense of what is possible.
Explore this workNeighbors in action
Community cleanups
Hands-on opportunities for neighbors to care for shared spaces and strengthen community pride together.
Explore this workMission support
Event support
Volunteer-powered event work helps create the fundraising and outreach moments that move the mission forward.
Explore this workPractical care
Essential resources
Outreach that meets urgent needs across the community with support, education, and essential resources.
Explore this workThe Ink Exchange · how it works
A safe correspondence across generations.
The Ink Exchange is a zero-cost, anonymous, bi-monthly, mail-only letter exchange between youth ages 8–17 and senior volunteer mentors. There is no in-person or social-media contact. Participants use first names only, and every letter is staff-reviewed.
Runs across a full academic year
Supervised culminating Meet & Greet
Certificate ceremony at the conclusion
Recruitment focus currently Cobb County only
Our first confirmed partnership is with Youth Expressions/TORCH in Mapleton, Georgia.
Toys for Tots
An active application and planned effort to support families and children. It is not presented as a confirmed program.
Ways to Help
See all ways to help There is a place for what you bring.
Volunteer through the Hub
Find an opportunity, create a profile, or bring your group to a day of service.
Take the next stepSupport event fundraising
Show up for event support, setup, guest assistance, and the work that helps fund the foundation.
Take the next stepHelp the Foundation
Share your skills, time, or interest in helping the foundation’s community-centered work.
Take the next stepExplore board interest
Connect with the foundation to learn more about ways to contribute your leadership.
Take the next stepReady to connect?
Join The Ink Exchange.
Leadership
People guiding the work.
Larenas Harrison
Founder & CEO
Angela Currington
Program Operations Coordinator & Board Member
Ashleigh Selfridge
Secretary
Harmony Harrison
Interim Treasurer
Elaine Reid
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Events & Board Member
Sean Allen
Board Member & Life Coach
Torian Batya
Board Member
Bishop Derick Calhoun
Board Member/Advisory
John L. Sanders
Board Member
Contact
Let’s build what comes next.
For questions about the foundation, its initiatives, or ways to participate, reach out directly.
Go to contact pageOffice
8735 Dunwoody Place, Suite R
Atlanta, GA 30350
Mailing
P.O. Box 440973
Kennesaw, GA 30160
TinneHollyLFoundation@gmail.com
Phone
(404) 334-5782A 501(c)(3) public charity
TINNE HOLLY LARENAS FOUNDATION INC.® is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to addressing youth homelessness, the mental-health crisis, and urgent community needs through its mission and initiatives.
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