The Orphanage Mentor

To be the father figure for the orphaned and abandoned children of Tijuana, Mexico until the end of time.

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Love is in the little things. 💙 A kind word, a helping hand, or just being present can make a difference in someone’s day. What’s one way you can show love to someone today? Let’s spread kindness. ✨ #love #kindness #mentor #nonprofit

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Love builds brains. Literally. 🧠💛

One of the most amazing homeworkers I know in the orphanage home is doing incredible things with toddlers—matching colors to words, animals to sounds, letters to phonics. Using food, string, coloring… she’s helping their little minds grow.

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

What does love from toddlers look like?

I got birthday cards from the littlest ones in the orphanage home—mostly scribbles, some colorful shapes… and I think I spotted a heart or two. 🥹

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Young men crave someone to model.

To say: “Take me by the hand and show me where to go.”

When we give them values, purpose, and presence—they rise.
And the deeper the pain, the greater the potential.

These boys can go far. We just have to show up.

#TheOrphanageMentor

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

🎸 One Take. One Mission.

This week I'm heading back to the TJ government orphanage—this time to speak with 5 groups of boys, 30 at a time.

Guitar in hand, heart wide open. We'll talk about what they truly need—strength, love, guidance.

If you’re with us, drop a 🎸 or 💙 below

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Bringing Sweet Bread & Big Love 🍞❤���
Stopped by Panchitas in San Diego to pick up some buttery pan dulce for the kids at the orphanage in Mexico.

Why from here? Because they use butter—not lard—and the flavor is unbeatable. A small difference, but one the niños love.

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

🎉 Today marks another year of impact at The Orphanage Mentor!
From hugs to hope, mentorship to meals—thank you for helping us change lives. 🙌

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

From the orphanage to the cockpit—mentorship can lift kids beyond limits. 🛫
Andrés is proof.
Support matters. Belief matters.
#TheOrphanageMentor #Mentorship #ChildWelfare #AviationDreams

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

This is where the kids in our Tijuana orphanage eat, learn & grow.

We provide: 🦷 Dental 🎓 School 🎉 Quinceañeras 🍼 Diapers + mentorship.

It takes a village. Comment “Help the children” if you’re with us.

#OrphanageMentor #HelpTheChildren

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

This is more than an orphanage — it’s family. 💖

Mama Emma was a guiding light in the home, and now her legacy lives on through the kids she mentored. One of our amazing girls is already saving money by baking cookies and cinnamon rolls.

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

🌎 Borders shape more than nations — they shape childhoods.

Migration policies directly impact the orphan crisis, creating gaps in care, separation from families, and forgotten kids.
It’s time we see the full picture. #OrphanCrisis #MigrationMatters #BorderImpact #ChildWelfare

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

What’s my biggest frustration working with orphanages in Mexico?
It’s not the government. It’s not religion.
It’s how some directors ignore what the kids actually need...

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

What can the U.S. learn from other countries about caring for orphaned kids? Sometimes, less resources—but more heart, consistency, and mentorship—makes all the difference. 💡👣 #ChildWelfare #YouthSupport #GlobalLessons

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Who here plans on drinking beer one day?”
Every hand goes up.
“Who here plans to work hard for their dreams?”
Same thing.

Watch full video in our channel!

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Out here in front of the Mexican Consulate

Crossing the world's busiest borders daily — San Ysidro and Otay — you see a lot. One thing that stood out? A huge billboard with a MAGA hat... but with a twist 👀 "Make Sex Great Again." 😂
Super clever (and shocking) at first glance

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

Andres sent us this video from his job next to a Boeing 747!
He’s working hard and dreaming even bigger

We’re so proud of you, Andres! Keep flying toward your dreams! 💙

Support more journeys like his at https://t.co/KxEcH1pCqN.

[The Orphanage Mentor @tomtj66]

How does the US impact Mexico’s orphan crisis? 🇺🇸➡️🇲🇽
From border policies to economic pressures, the connection runs deep. The kids feel it first.
Learn more at https://t.co/KxEcH1pCqN ❤️ #OrphanCrisis #BorderLife