Bringing relief to children affected by HIV & AIDS in South Africa
"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children" - Nelson Mandela
Upcoming Events
An Afternoon of Jazz
Celebrating 25 years of serving of children in South Africa
Highlights:
Date: August 23, 2026
Place: Campus Jax in Newport Beach
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $80 per person
Ticket includes a glass of bubbly at the entrance, small plates, & (2) glasses of wine
Silent auction items to look out for the day of the event:
- Duffy Boat Rides in Newport Beach
- Durban Curry Dinner at your home
- Safari Package to South Africa
- Hawaii Condo
Please RSVP by August 14th
Since 2001, TIAS ARMS has raised over $1.7 million, with $0.97 cents for every dollar going directly to our grantees!
Our founder's story
Our Founder
Our Founder, Joanne Baker was born in Durban, South Africa in 1952.
Growing up in South Africa Joanne struggled with Apartheid and the resulting psychosocial effects on the majority of the people of South Africa. On a trip home over 25 years ago, Joanne witnessed the devastation caused by the HIV /AIDS pandemic where thousands upon thousands of children were left orphaned and abandoned with no family or support. Joanne returned home to California, vowing that she would do something meaningful to change the negative impacts of the disease.
On her 50th birthday, she held the first ever fundraiser and TIAS ARMS, with the support of friends and the community was born.
Joanne and her daughter Kim chose the non-profit's name, which represents the loving, caring arms of "aunties" in a village.
After 25 years, TIAS ARMS continues to host fundraising events and grows each year, from strength to strength. As the founder, Joanne remains very actively involved as a board member and ongoing visionary for TIAS ARMS.
With Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors
The continued success of Tia’s Arms and our annual Tea & Jazz Charity Event would not be possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors. Your support helps us continue our mission, extend our reach, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and communities we serve in South Africa.
We are deeply grateful for your generosity, your partnership, and most importantly, your belief in the work of Tia’s Arms. Thank you for standing alongside us and helping us turn compassion into action.
Our Sponsors
