TambraPlace Fall Newsletter!
Updated: Oct 12
Halloween Trivia Night for TambraPlace: Tuesday, 10/27 - 6:30 at Rudino's
JOIN US!
Come join us for our next Trivia Tuesday! This one is HALLOWEEN themed. So come join us at Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:30-8:30. (Trivia starts at 7:00PM.) A portion of the profits from dinner and drinks during that time will be donated to TambraPlace, along with the cost of trivia play.
$10 to play per person. Prizes will be graciously donated gift certificates to area businesses.
Come in costumes or your favorite Halloween fashion. Bring your knowledge of Halloween movies, history, traditions, and pop culture, and join us for a good time and a great cause!
ChristineHaven: Coming Soon!
The weather is changing, and we are excitedly waiting! While we had hoped to begin construction on the new girls' home already, getting everything in order has taken a little longer than we anticipated. We have the guidance of local construction experts helping us move things along and will share additional updates as we get closer to breaking ground. We are so grateful for the donations, offers to volunteer, and encouragement we have received from the community as we have been preparing for this next step in the journey of supporting our residents!
Just a reminder, this will be our third TambraPlace house. Our original girls’ home will be converted into a combination administrative space for TambraPlace and a temporary short-term/emergency housing.
Our new build will be named ChristineHaven in honor of TambraPlace’s Vice-Chair, Dr. Christine Ganis.
Welcome New Board Member
We would love to welcome our newest board member joining and serving TambraPlace: Hannah Peterkin. Hannah brings some young energy to our Board and will be helping with website development and social media.
A Huge Thank You!
Thank you to all of our donors. Every donation, no matter how small or big, helps keep our doors open and helps us provide much-needed services for our young people.
Donor levels
Bronze $1,000+
Silver $5,000 +
Gold $15,000+
Platinum $ 25,000 +
Bronze level or higher:
· Suzanne Cooper
· Luann Schneider
· M.J. Johnston
· Bailey Foundation
· Vass Lions Club
· Women of Seven Lakes
· Kay Beran
· Episcopal Thrift Store
· DAF Giving 360
Silver level:
· Jacqueline Tucker
Gold Level:
· Anonymous Grant
· Brownson Presbyterian
· Behrenger Grant
Platinum Level:
· PABIS Foundation Grant
· The Village Chapel, Pinehurst
· Community Presbyterian, Pinehurst
We thank all the interfaith churches and civic organizations that support our mission:
· Community Presbyterian Church, Pinehurst
· Brownson Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines
· Pinehurst United Methodist Church
· West End Presbyterian
· Emmanual Episcopal Church, Southern Pines
· The Village Chapel, Pinehurst
Prayers Needed!
Please send out special thoughts and prayers for healing to TambraPlace’s longtime friend to the Board and guardian angel, Mr. Rich Cowell, who is fighting cancer. Sending you much love, Rich!
Online Donation Portal!
You can reach this online donation portal through our website, or by clicking on THIS LINK.
You may choose to donate to our general operations or towards our new building fund and have the option to set up ongoing donations.
Without our donors, we would have no TambraPlace.
Thank you!
What is TambraPlace?
Homelessness and Youth:
According to the most recent data collection from the North Carolina Housing Coalition, homelessness in North Carolina rose 19% in 2024 (Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, January 30, 2025 – nchousing.org.) The problem has continued into 2025 and 2026, with no end in sight in our increasingly volatile housing market and with current cost of living increases.
“An estimated 4.2 million young people between the ages of 13 and 25 experience homelessness in the United States every year, according to the National Runaway Safeline. Many are leaving unsafe homes, couch surfing, or struggling to meet basic needs”
“…youth homelessness is often misunderstood because many young people aren’t sleeping on the streets – they are staying with friends, bouncing between home, or living in unstable environments” There is a rise in homelessness among young adults ages 22 and older, a growing group struggling to transition to independence” (from an abc11.com report published November 16, 2025: “Millions of Young People Face Homelessness Nationwide, Including in NC: How to Help.”)
Objectives of TambraPlace:
The TambraPlace Young Women's and Young Men’s Transitional Homes of Moore County, NC, is a residential program that supports and meets the needs of Young Women and Young Men, ages 18-24. We provide a safe, nurturing and empowering environment to serve youth who are:
· At-Risk For Failing Without Intervention
· Facing Homelessness
· Transitioning From Child Welfare Services and Foster Care
· Potential Abuse Victims
Goals:
The goal of the TambraPlace program is to help prevent a lifetime of dependence on the state with a cost-effective, short-term investment in independent living which challenges participants to grow emotionally, spiritually, socially and financially in ways they often have not considered. Our overarching service strategy is to provide educational support and therapeutic services in a home setting while providing an environment that fosters social skills and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in order to be successful.
TambraPlace serves young women and young men with currently two homes and a third on the way, working to cure the recidivism of homelessness by helping youth who have aged out of foster care.
Our general fund is crucial in providing immediate financial support to those in urgent need within our community.
How You Can Make a Difference:
Make a Financial Donation: Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant impact. Your generosity helps us provide essential support quickly and efficiently. If you donate by check and want to make sure you donations go towards the new build, please note “New Home” in the notes section. If you want your donation to go towards our general operations, please note “General Fund” in the notes section.
You can mail donations/checks to: TambraPlace, PO Box 4324, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Share Our Mission: Help us spread the word about the importance of this fund. The more people who know about our cause, the more support we can gather.
Serve on our Board: We need new folks willing to help take on the responsibility of directing and serving TambraPlace. Specifically, we could use help in the areas of fundraising, public relations and social media promotions, law, policy, fundraising, and building planning. We are building a new girls’ home in 2026. It’s an exciting time at TambraPlace, and we need more committed area volunteers to make it happen. If you are interested in serving, please contact us here: ywthmoore@gmail.com
Have a Wonderful Fall!
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