Tyler’s Mission is the accumulation of the hopes and dreams of Tyler Strasser. At age three, Tyler’s Mom discovered a gym bag of new toys he had bought with his allowance and had never opened. When asked what they were, Tyler answered, “They were for the children.”
Tyler’s Mission was born.
Tyler is fourteen years old now and is an old hand at collecting toys for his kids. At first the toys were distributed to children with special needs, Boys and Girls Clubs, AIDS, and the developmental/mentally challenged. He has added children whose military parents are serving overseas, American soldiers serving overseas, needy children throughout several counties, and senior citizens to his list of causes.
When asked why he does this, Tyler is quick to tell you that God told him that it’s his job. Nothing is more beautiful than to see him interact with his children or to see the nursing home residents smile when they see him come in the door. They laugh, sing, and have the best time because they know he really does care.
Local schools, churches, and businesses along with dedicated volunteers have rallied to sponsor young Tyler’s causes. Tyler doesn’t limit his mission to providing gifts. He also helps feed the hungry. For example, a few years ago, he learned that some of his children had gone hungry. He knew he had to do something about it so he personally went to the grocery stores, introduced himself and asked for help in feeding the hungry children and families in need throughout the community.
That is how Breaking The Bread Ministry was brought to life. Starting out by collecting bakery items, his ministry is currently providing produce, fruit, deli foods, canned goods, and meats to feed over 15,000 people each month!
Tyler’s Mission also collects and distributes clothing and other items for shelters, churches, organizations and individuals. This young man and his volunteers processed and filled 150,000 Easter baskets to be distributed to children, nursing homes and individuals during this year's Easter celebrations.
Tyler’s has several long-term plans; one includes creating a safe place for his children to play, which he would call Ever Ever Land and another is Operation Fire and Emergency Rescue which will provide aid for those who have to leave their homes due to fire or disasters, natural or otherwise. He has several more plans to help those in need that will reach out in different ways and better the lives of our communities. He plans to speak to community leaders about helping him achieve these goals.
When he's not helping others, Tyler is a good student, Boy Scout and athlete. This surprisingly soft-spoken child seems actually very shy when you first meet him. However, when it comes to his mission, Tyler lets his voice be heard and nothing stands in his way.
If you would be interested in volunteering, would like to know more, or make a donation, please contact Tyler at the address below.
He would love to hear from you.
Thank you and have a blessed day.
Matthew 5:16
Tyler's Mission, Inc.
PO BOX 646
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
704-604-8917
Trish@tylers-mission.org
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