Tiffany Jones | Patchworks Inc
Tiffany Jones | Patchworks Inc
@patchworks
Tiffany Jones climbed Kilimanjaro while fighting breast cancer. At the foot of the mountain, she found a school with no pencils and founded Patchworks Inc., a Maine nonprofit connecting Brunswick communities with Tanzania's Moshi Kids Centre through global education and community service.
A Brunswick special education teacher and author, Tiffany coaches students on college essays and shares her story of resilience, transformation, and purpose.
Comeback Climb: Kilimanjaro summit, July 2027.
"It only takes one step" - follow along.
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The Patchworks Mission
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For anyone drawn to stories of purpose built from setbacks. Tiffany Jones climbed Kilimanjaro while fighting breast cancer, found a school with no pencils at the foot of the mountain, and founded Patchworks Inc. — captured through a memoir, media coverage, fundraising campaigns, and ongoing community action.
Couch to Kilimanjaro: The Book That Started It All
This memoir chronicles the journey from an everyday Brunswick classroom to Africa's highest peak during a cancer battle. Written during chemotherapy, it captures the raw truth that our biggest failures often lead to our most meaningful purposes, and it planted the seed for everything Patchworks has become.
Discovering Moshi Kids Centre: Where Patchworks Found Its Purpose
When I couldn't summit Kilimanjaro, a visit to the Moshi Kids Centre changed the entire trajectory of what Patchworks would become. This Tanzanian school provides education, nutrition, and care to vulnerable children in the Kilimanjaro region — and it's the heart of everything we do. If you want to understand Patchworks, start here.
Featured in Portland Press Herald: Brunswick Nonprofit's Mountain Mission
Maine's largest newspaper covered how a Brunswick special education teacher turned a mountain setback into a nonprofit mission serving Tanzanian students — capturing the heart of the Patchworks origin story and proving local organizations can think globally. Read the Portland Press Herald feature on Patchworks Inc.
Kivo Daily: Patchworks Inc. Journey of Hope
Kivo Daily profiled the full Patchworks origin story, from losing both parents to cancer through the Kilimanjaro attempt and the founding of the nonprofit. The piece captures how grief became a catalyst for global education work in Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
World Reporter: The Patchworks Inc. Mission
World Reporter covered the Patchworks founding story, highlighting the connection between a cancer diagnosis, a failed summit, and the decision to serve Tanzanian educators. The article details how a conversation with a local teacher named Steve about missing school supplies sparked the entire organization.
Women's Journal: Building a Legacy with Patchworks Inc.
Women's Journal featured the Patchworks story through the lens of resilience and legacy — how personal loss and a redirected Kilimanjaro climb led to founding an organization that now supplies schools and children across Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Read the Women's Journal feature on Tiffany Jones and Patchworks Inc.
Speaking & Transformation
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Tiffany Jones shares her story through podcast appearances, press features, and community events. This stack collects those moments and the themes behind her message: cancer survivorship, Kilimanjaro, founding Patchworks Inc., and the courage to take the first step. If her story resonates with your audience, she'd love to connect.
Why is Turning Pain into Purpose? - The Transformational Soul
It was an honor to be a repeat guest and speak with Raschell about all the transitions going on for me and Patchworks today.
Walking Post Podcast 42: Couch to Kilimanjaro
In this episode of the Walking Post podcast, we explore the journey from a sedentary lifestyle to tackling the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro. Join us as we discuss tips, training plans, and inspiring stories to motivate your own walking adventures.
Brunswick Woman Collects Donations for African Students
Tiffany Jones created a nonprofit to support students at the Moshi Kids Centre in Tanzania. This initiative aims to provide essential resources and opportunities for underprivileged children in Africa.
Patchworks Inc.: Tiffany Jones' Journey of Hope
This page highlights the inspiring journey of Tiffany Jones, the founder of Patchworks Inc., and her mission to provide hope and support through her organization. It explores her personal experiences and the impact of her work on the community.
Tiffany Jones's Odyssey and Patchworks Inc. Mission
Tiffany Jones's Odyssey and Patchworks Inc. Mission. Tiffany Jones, a seasoned educator with two decades of experience and a mother to...
Tiffany Jones' Legacy with Patchworks Inc.
Tiffany Jones: In the intricate tapestry of life, every individual thread tells a story of struggle, resilience, and transformation. This page explores her impactful journey and the work of Patchworks Inc. in fostering community and change.
Sneaker Stories
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Motivation and mindset resources built around taking that first step. Cards cover action-oriented thinking, first-step stories, and tools for anyone ready to stop saying someday and start moving. Inspired by the belief that transformation starts with a single, imperfect step.