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  • About US

    Loving Gesture team vision is to create a nurturing and empowering shelter environment for individuals experiencing homelessness, fostering collaboration and community engagement in High Desert Community. Through structured living, goal-setting, and support services, we aim to restore dignity, inspire hope, and guide individuals towards sustainable independence.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower individuals facing homelessness by equipping them with essential skills to achieve self-sufficiency and stability.

Our Vision

Our vision is a community where every individual experiencing homelessness is treated with dignity, empowered with hope, and supported on a clear path to independence through structured, compassionate care.

Our Principles

  • We lead with empathy, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
    • We believe in empowerment through access to housing, employment, and support.
    • We foster community through collaboration and inclusive care.
    • We commit to self-reliance as the goal of our support programs

    Officers

    Eddie Harris 


    President

    Eddie actively collaborates with other agencies and community groups to expand resources and assistance available to those served by Loving Gesture Inc. 35 years of experience as a Public Servant. Education: University of Phoenix, MBA and Trident University, B.S.B.A. Eddie enjoys gardening, spending quality time supporting his family, cheering for his daughter in sports, and he's an enthusiastic fan of the Washington Commanders.

    Monique Tate

    Sandra Harris

    Vice-President

    Sandra Harris actively collaborates with nonprofits, providing resources and advocacy for the homeless and raising awareness about women's issues like domestic violence. Education: Los Angeles Pacific University, BA in Psychology. Sandra is pursuing an MBA in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in Professional Clinical Counseling. Sandra enjoys relaxing by crocheting, loves arts and crafts, and cheering on her daughter at sports events.


    Tyrone Montgomery

    Chief Marketing Officer (C.M.O.)

    Tyrone Montgomery specializes in marketing strategy, web design, SEO, social media advertising, and custom printing solutions. 10 years of experience in marketing. Education: Advanced Career Training, Certificate in Business Administration and pursued an BA in Marketing at Everest College. Tyrone enjoys teaching kingdom principles and processes to increase their brand awareness and sales


    ​Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O.)

    Monique Tate has 23 years of experience in the federal Bureau of Prisons, where she held roles such as inmate counselor, Monique brings a wealth of knowledge to her current position. She is actively involved in organizing community programs like medical checks for seniors, and mental health guidance events, all tailored to the needs and interests of the residents. Monique is also pursuing initiatives to provide meals for children during the summer.


    Board Of Directors

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    Celeste Metzger

    Director of Education

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    Joseph Metzger

    Director of Outreach Community

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    Treva McSween

    Secretary

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    Penny Tharpe

    Director of Residential Services

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    Faith Harris

    Director of Social Media

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    Rhonda Dennis

    Grant Manager