aboutus
TFalls Foundation Inc. was started in 2019 by Charles Wangondu who saw the need to help the children who are exposed to very poor learning conditions due to poverty and marginalization. Having gone through a lot of hardship and similar situations in life, Charles understands the importance of changing the learning environment and giving back to the community.
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TFalls Foundation Inc. is committed to improving the welfare of students in various deserving primary schools in Kenya, one class at a time. Our goal is to improve the school facilities i.e. classrooms, bathrooms and provide uniforms.
TFalls Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) status charitable organization registered for the purpose of helping the less fortunate children and their surrounding community through support, education and imparting vocational skills.
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VISION
To build a hopeful and prosperous future for generations of Kenyan children through the construction of high-quality educational centers. To foster community commitment and teamwork to maintain these facilities and nurture educational excellence opening wide the pathway to any future.
MISSION
The Mission of the TFalls Foundation Inc. is to repair and renovate primary schools and high schools that are in need in Kenya. There are many schools that are in poor condition and, as a result, teachers can not properly educate, and students cannot effectively learn. The TFalls Foundation Inc strives to methodically upgrade the building structures in schools of need – one school at a time. The TFalls Foundation Inc. will work closely with the local community throughout the construction process with a goal of handing off a vastly improved school structure to the faculty, parents and students.
Our Team
At TFalls Foundation Inc., our mission would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers and supporters from both the USA and Kenya. While countless individuals contribute to our success, the following key members are the driving force behind the smooth operation of our organization.
Charles Wangondu
President
Patty Turpin
Board Member
Scott Peterzell
Board Member
Carolyn Abbott
Marketing | Communications
David Kirkpatrick
Board Chair
Paula Paglioni
Board Member
Jim Maske
Board Member
Timothy Muthoga
Webdev | Communications
Lezlie Renee' Pipes
Secretary | Treasurer
Sam Maguire
Board Member
Harrison Maina
Foreman | Supervisor
KENYA CREW
TFalls Foundation Inc. is strengthened by a dedicated team in Kenya, led by Harrison, whose contributions have been key to the foundation’s success. The team is made up of a few permanent members, including a certified contractor, several foremen, and skilled support staff, who ensure smooth operations. These individuals bring extensive expertise in various trades, including electrical work, welding, carpentry, masonry, and plumbing.
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Thanks to the foundation’s efforts, team members have gained stable sources of income, allowing them to better provide for their families. Beyond the team, the foundation has fostered strong relationships with local teachers and parents, who are eager to support its mission due to the lasting positive impact the foundation has made on the community.