Our Vision
We envision a community where challenges are met with compassion, and every individual has access to the support needed for a stable and fulfilling life.
Our Values
Compassion: We approach our work with empathy and understanding, recognizing the inherent dignity of every individual.
Community: We believe in the power of community collaboration and actively seek partnerships to maximize our impact.
Empowerment: We empower individuals to take control of their lives through access to resources and support.
Inclusivity: We create an inclusive environment that values diversity, respects differences, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and transparency in all our interactions.
Innovation: We embrace innovative solutions to address the evolving needs of our community.
Accountability: We are committed to being accountable to our clients, donors, partners, and the community we serve.
Collaboration: We foster collaboration among our team members, volunteers, and partners to achieve collective goals.
Resilience: We approach challenges with resilience and persistently adapt to work towards our mission.
Community: We believe in the power of community collaboration and actively seek partnerships to maximize our impact.
Empowerment: We empower individuals to take control of their lives through access to resources and support.
Inclusivity: We create an inclusive environment that values diversity, respects differences, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and transparency in all our interactions.
Innovation: We embrace innovative solutions to address the evolving needs of our community.
Accountability: We are committed to being accountable to our clients, donors, partners, and the community we serve.
Collaboration: We foster collaboration among our team members, volunteers, and partners to achieve collective goals.
Resilience: We approach challenges with resilience and persistently adapt to work towards our mission.
Our Story
Tracy Community Connections Center was born in 2014 after several compassionate volunteers came together to address the growing homelessness problem in Tracy.
We received our 501c3 status in 2015 and in the years since, we have partnered with the city of Tracy, local agencies, hospitals, churches, and community organizations to provide care for the unhoused in Tracy.
Tracy Community Connections Center is the only nonprofit in town that focuses exclusively on caring for the homeless. We have expanded our services significantly and grown from our early days as an all-volunteer organization to now include recuperative care, housing navigation, full-time case managers, a thrice-weekly shower program, and a street outreach team.
We received our 501c3 status in 2015 and in the years since, we have partnered with the city of Tracy, local agencies, hospitals, churches, and community organizations to provide care for the unhoused in Tracy.
Tracy Community Connections Center is the only nonprofit in town that focuses exclusively on caring for the homeless. We have expanded our services significantly and grown from our early days as an all-volunteer organization to now include recuperative care, housing navigation, full-time case managers, a thrice-weekly shower program, and a street outreach team.
Board Members
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Wayne TempletonWayne a loving husband, father of five, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He holds degrees from Trade Technical (L.A.), University of Southern California, and U.C. Davis. Wayne also has experience as a Labor Representative, Tax Investigator, and L.A. City Schools Police Officer. Additionally he is a Past Treasurer for SEIU 616 and a Past Master with Prince Hall Masons. Wayne is also very involved in New Creation Bible Fellowship, where he is on the Elder Board and holds the positions of Deacon, Teacher, and Community Liaison.
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Dom NkunkuTreasurer
Dom is a Senior Financial Consultant at Kaiser Permanente and an experienced Financial Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. He has strong professional experience and education with a degree in Finance focused in Financial Management Services from Saint Mary's College of California and Golden Gate University (San Francisco). |
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Carrie GroverExecutive Director/CEO
Carrie came to Tracy Community Connections as the new CEO/Executive Director in February of 2024 . She is the mother of four and a long-time resident of Tracy. Carrie has previously worked as the Executive Director of Tracy Interfaith Ministries and the Children's Museum of Stockton. She has a passion for serving her community and is thrilled to be a part of TCCC. In her spare time she loves to hike, read, and do yoga.
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Stephanie Burrell-Hammer
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Guy McIntyreBoard President
Guy attended Thomasville High School in Georgia where he played high school football for the Bulldogs. He became the team captain in 1983 and an SEC champion in 1981 and 1982. He was voted best SEC lineman, won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in 1983, named All-SEC in 1982 and 1983, and was a second-team All American in 1983. His professional athletic career began as a San Francisco 49er in 1983. During his time as a professional football player, he played in three Super Bowls, five Pro Bowls, and was All Pro in 1992. Guy's entire life has been spent working hard to achieve personal and professional goals, and he is dedicated to applying those skills to serving the Tracy community’s homeless. |
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Stephen ThompsonSteve retired in 2010 and has spent his time helping those less fortunate then him in our community. Steve believes that providing the basics is only a small part of helping those in need. He is also committed to providing resources for others to conquer their mental, spiritual, and physical challenges.
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Barbara PomboBarbara is committed to serving the needy in our community, especially poor families. Even as a teenager, she enjoyed serving at a local, Tracy summer camp. It was just 3 miles from her home, but the experience introduced her to a whole new world of poverty and need. She enjoys volunteering at Tracy Community Connections Center because our community is facing a growing housing and homelessness crisis. She believes that we can all make a difference in someone’s life by helping out even in small ways.
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Jim OsburneA 30-year veteran of the United States Navy, Jim retired as a Captain. After serving in law enforcement, Jim went to law school to fulfill a lifelong dream and is now working hard to protect the rights of those in need of legal help. He is an expert in navigating our excellent, though complex, legal system, and brings his incredible legal skills, knowledge, and passion to serve at Tracy Community Connections Center.
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Gary CooperSince retiring from the transportation industry in 2018, Gary has kept busy being involved throughout San Joaquin County in community service. This includes being engaged with local government as an advocate for efficient and effective governance. Gary has also remained active in volunteerism, working with community-based organizations, churches, and non-profits to find ways to help, to encourage, and to motivate those in our community who are in need. In his spare time, Gary enjoys camping and traveling.
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Debra PadaongDebra retired from AT&T after 34 yrs as a Senior Project Manager, Senior IT Software Specialist, and Network Manager. She is very involved in the community. She has led the Ho’omana Hawaiian Hula Ministry for the last eleven years, served 20 years as the lead for a dinner ministry, served on the Family Church of Praise Board, and the GFWC Tracy Woman’s Club as Past President. Debra has a supportive and loving husband, three sons, and seven grandchildren whom she dearly loves. Her passions are focused on those in need and the unhoused which brings her to love serving with Tracy Community Connections Center.
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