Touching Lives Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Lyle Shipe, whose calling to serve vulnerable children began during mission work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. What started as a small outreach effort grew into a registered 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing safety, education, and spiritual hope to children in crisis. Today, TLW continues to expand its impact through partnerships, volunteers, and faith‑driven compassion.

Touching Lives Worldwide began with a simple conviction placed on the heart of our founder, Lyle Shipe: God uses ordinary people to meet extraordinary needs. What started as a small, volunteer‑driven mission trip grew into a global ministry serving children and families in various countries, including Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and communities here in the United States.

During his early trips to the Caribbean, Lyle encountered children living in deep poverty, many without stable homes, access to education, or the hope of a better future. Their resilience and joy stirred something in him. He returned home with a calling that could not be ignored: build a ministry that would meet both physical needs and spiritual needs, offering practical help and the love of Christ in equal measure.

From that calling, Touching Lives Worldwide, Inc. was born.

Under Lyle’s leadership, the ministry expanded from small outreach efforts into a network of life‑changing programs. Today, TLW operates a children’s home, a School for the Deaf and summer camps that reach an average of 170 children each year. Lyle continues to serve as CEO/Founder, guiding the mission, leading teams on the ground, and building partnerships that allow the ministry to grow.

Through every season, one thing has remained the same: Touching Lives Worldwide exists to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We believe every child deserves safety, education, and the chance to know they are deeply loved by God. And we believe God is still writing this story, one life, one family, one community at a time.