"Empowering Scotland's Vulnerable Communities"
Welcome to Touch of Love Outreach
Empowering Scotland's Vulnerable Communities
Welcome to Touch of Love Outreach, a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in the heart of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Our mission is to alleviate the struggles of the most vulnerable among us, offering a lifeline to those battling against the harsh tides of poverty, illness, disability, and life's toughest challenges. Our reach extends beyond our local community, with impactful programs that resonate across continents.
We've distributed over 40,000 nutrient-rich food parcels, supporting more than 35,000 individuals, including over 10,000 children.
None of these would be possible without our dedicated volunteers, whose commitment has been vital to our success. We are equally grateful to all our funders, whose support has been crucial in advancing our projects.
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What we do
Compassionate Action Against Hunger
Since its inception in March 2020, Touch of Love Outreach has become a powerful ally in the fight against severe food insecurity. With unwavering dedication, our team has distributed more than 500,000 food items across over 40,000 food parcels. These parcels serve as a critical three-day lifeline for those in dire need, reaching over 35,000 adults and 12,000 children who face extreme hardship. Witness our com mitment in action during #Challenge Poverty Week, as showcased by ACVO here, and in our feature on STV News here
Empowering the Youth: TOL Young Achievers Club
At the core of our community service is the Touch of Love Young Achievers’ Club dedicated to supporting
minority ethnic children and young individuals aged 5 to 25 from most deprived families in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. To better cater to their developmental needs, we structure our programs into age-specific categories: 5-7, 8-11, 12-15, and 16-25 years old. We strive to dissolve barriers of isolation and loneliness, creating a melting pot of culture, empowerment, and inclusivity. Through engaging activities, we foster self-determination, confidence, and collaboration.
Discover more:
Summer Programme Highlights - Click here
Aberdeen Mela performance -
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Press & Journal News Coverage of Our Outings - here and here
Holistic Support and Advocacy Services for Minority Ethnic Families
At Touch of Love, we are committed to empowering, uplifting, and integrating ethnic minority and New Scots families into the Scottish community. Our advocacy services play a crucial role, helping these families navigate complex systems related to health, education, and social services. By providing tailored support for emotional well-being, education, and social inclusion, we create a nurturing environment that fosters strong networks and positive societal contributions. Join us in our efforts to ensure every family can thrive and successfully integrate into society. View our just concluded mothers’ support event here.
Family Hub: Helping Families with Young Children
Welcome to Touch of Love's Family Services, your trusted partner in nurturing and supporting families through every stage of life. Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to empower and support families from all walks of life, focusing on crucial early development and caregiving needs. Our Perinatal Service offers vital support to expectant and new mothers, ensuring both maternal and infant health and wellbeing. Our Early Years Service provides specialized care and educational opportunities for young children, fostering growth and learning from the start. Our Children's Services address the unique challenges faced by young ones, providing tailored support that encourages positive development. Lastly, our Young Carers Service recognizes the s acrifices young caregivers make and offers the support they need to balance caregiving with their personal growth and education. Join us at Touch of Love, where we build stronger families for a brighter future.
Touch of Love International: Expanding Horizons
Our vision transcends local boundaries, as Touch of Love International extends its compassionate hand to Nigeria and Malawi. Here, we focus on food security, income generation, poverty alleviation, health emergency response, and education support. Our goal is to empower poor families to defeat poverty and injustice, providing monetary interventions, food supplies, cash assistance, and educational opportunities in underserved communities.
Touch of Love Outreach invites you, our esteemed funders and partners, to join hands with us in this noble quest.
Together, let's build bridges of hope and create ripples of change that transform lives, communities, and nations.
Our testimonials
What they’re saying
What they’re saying
about Touch of Love Outreach
As always it's a wee adventure to discover what is in the food parcel and I'm always so happy and grateful for the thought and care of each and every one of you and the friendly caring drivers at Tocuh of Love. Love to you all
Mel
I don't know how to thank you for all the support you have given to us, we are forever grateful. Thank you so much for all the weekly foodstuffs and clothers for our daughter, they are all lovely and she will wear them for a long time. May God continue to bless you for us. We love you.
Paula
Well done to all involved with a Touch of Love, the work you do is extremely important and makes a difference in the lives of those who need you the most. Merry Christmas to you all.
