Our story

Our little angel above.

Stacey's Army of Angels was established to honor the memory of Stacey Lee Tomko, born January 29, 1982 and passed away May 24, 1982 from sudden infant death syndrome.

Stacey Lee Tomko as an infant, seated on a floral-patterned chair.

Stacey's mother, Sharon Tomko, has often referred to Stacey as "her little angel above." Although Stacey's life was short, her memory has remained an important part of the Tomko family.

Inspired by Stacey's memory and guidance from above, Stacey's Army of Angels is dedicated to extending Love, Hope, Faith, compassion, and practical support to people in need. Her legacy is carried forward every time a volunteer serves, a family receives help, a community is strengthened, or someone answers the call to help another person.

The name represents the idea that everyone who chooses to serve through the organization becomes part of Stacey's Army of Angels. Each volunteer, supporter, missionary, donor, and partner joins a growing group committed to bringing Love, Hope, Faith, and practical assistance to people in need.

How her legacy lives on

Carried forward in her name

The Stacey's Army of Angels name
The organization's angel-inspired logo
Global and local mission work
Acts of service completed in her memory
The values of Love, Hope, and Faith
Every person who answers the call to serve

The foundation

Who we are

Founded February 4, 2025 and based in Jefferson Hills, PA, SAOA serves local communities and global missions with a strong focus on Guatemala.

Founded

February 4, 2025, in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania.

Nonprofit status

Filed as a Pennsylvania Domestic Nonprofit Corporation on December 30, 2024. The 501(c)(3) application is in process, with an estimated 6–8 month timeline from filing. Official filing date to be announced.

Partnerships

Developing partnerships with The Lord's Hands and Feet and South Hills Assembly of God.

Mission

Guided by Love, Hope and Faith, we are committed to discovering and serving the people placed in our path by our blessed angel above.

Stacey's Army of Angels exists to honor the memory of Stacey Lee Tomko by bringing hope and practical support to individuals, families, churches, and communities locally and globally. Through faith and hands-on service, we seek opportunities to serve through mission trips, building projects, benevolence, community assistance, disaster relief, Mana/Meal Bags, Female Care Bags, smokeless stoves, water filtration, infrastructure improvements, and other identified needs.

Our core Christian values

Love. Hope. Faith.

Love

Serving others through compassion, generosity, and action.

Hope

Bringing encouragement and practical support to individuals, families, and communities facing hardship.

Faith

Trusting God to guide the mission and lead us to the people and communities we are called to serve.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Isaiah 6:8

Vision

Where we are headed

The vision of Stacey's Army of Angels is to bring hope and support to local and global communities through building projects, disaster relief, benevolent assistance, and hands-on mission work alongside the people we serve.

Short-term goals

Expand local missionary outreach through the benevolence program.
Strengthen Mission: Faith in Action with a structured process for identifying and responding to needs.
Begin disaster relief outreach by developing relationships, volunteers, equipment, training, and procedures.

Long-term goals (5–10 years)

Strengthen both Mission Possible and Mission: Faith in Action.
Establish a permanent mission presence in Guatemala.
Develop a sustainable disaster relief ministry.

Founders and leadership

The people behind the mission

George L. Tomko Sr.
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George L. Tomko Sr.

Founder

George's calling to serve took shape through years of hands-on work, a turning point Sunday that reshaped his life, and disaster response experience that placed on his heart a desire to go where help is needed. He serves as Facility Manager at South Hills Assembly of God and is pursuing his credentials to become a pastor. At the heart of his vision is a desire to honor Stacey's memory by serving the people God places in his path.

Sharon L. Tomko
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Sharon L. Tomko

Co-Founder

Sharon is the mother of Stacey Lee Tomko and co-founder of Stacey's Army of Angels. She is the one who first called Stacey “her little angel above,” the phrase that gave the organization its name and its heart.

Nicole L. Tomko
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Nicole L. Tomko

Leadership Team

“True care knows no boundaries—whether streamlining clinical workflows, supporting patients through surgery, or advocating for vulnerable communities and animals worldwide, the mission remains the same: to serve with compassion and purpose.” As George's wife and a member of the SAOA leadership team, Nicole shares the family commitment to carrying Stacey's memory forward.

Additional board members, staff, advisors, volunteer leadership, and governance details from the bylaws will be published here as they are finalized.

In their words

Voices from the mission

“Jim and I were thrilled to be part of the team from South Hills Assembly to go to Guatemala under this ministry. We felt supported by George and Nicole during the preparatory time before the trip and then once on the ground in Guatemala we were joined by the wonderful couple Juan and Betty and our amazing translator…
Jim and Marti W. · South Hills Assembly team · Guatemala

“Holistic ministry is what Jesus modeled and Stacey's Army of Angels is an incredible opportunity to experience that model firsthand. The unique experience with this Guatemala mission trip is that it's holistic in nature. We didn't just build a church although we did get to build a church but we got to address a…
Jay M. · Mission trip volunteer · Guatemala

“This was both my first trip to Guatemala and also my first missions trip. The experience was amazing. The people. The food. The weather. The hospitality. THE SMILES. The big hearts. The work ethic. The teamwork. ...and most importantly feeling the Holy Spirit. Weeping and watching Jesus work. The trip benefitted all…
Jack T. · First mission trip · Guatemala

“On May 16, 2026, along with volunteers from various areas of Pennsylvania, I volunteered to go to the village of Santa Lucia in Guatemala. I had no idea what to expect.
Through South Hills Assembly Church in Bethel Park, our mission was to assist with installing water filtration systems and smokeless stoves to…
Tomille J. · Santa Lucia, Guatemala · May 2026

“Going to Guatemala on mission trips with George and Nicole and Stacey's Army of Angels has truly changed me. God has used these trips to deepen my faith, stretch me beyond my comfort zone and remind me what it means to serve with humility and love. It is a blessing to see the meaningful impact we are making in the…
Gina M. · Mission trip volunteer · Guatemala

Milestones

A timeline

January 29, 1982
Stacey Lee Tomko is born.
May 24, 1982
Stacey passes away from sudden infant death syndrome.
December 30, 2024
Stacey's Army of Angels is filed as a Pennsylvania Domestic Nonprofit Corporation.
February 4, 2025
Official founding date of Stacey's Army of Angels.
August 25, 2025
Mission Possible No. 1 to Guatemala.
May 16, 2026
Mission Possible No. 2 to Guatemala.
February 20–27, 2027
Mission Possible No. 3 to Guatemala (upcoming).
2026
Partnership continues to develop with The Lord's Hands and Feet and South Hills Assembly of God.
2026
Preliminary work continues for the 501(c)(3) application.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5–6