Welcome to Our Village!!!
501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
#ItTakesAVillage
Dumfries, VA 22026
Love On Self-“Mental Health Workshops”
“It’s Ok Not To Be Okay”
Mental Health is real and more and more than ever we need to reach out to our youth on mental health and suicide awareness Suicide amongst the youth, ages 10-21 is rapidly increasing!
It’s up to us as a Village to reach to our youth and teach and guide them.
These are FREE workshops!
Our History!!!
“Dynamic Duo”
Tomorrow’s Cultivating Youth Inc., better known as TCYouth Inc., all began when a woman had a dream. A dream to give back to the youth and teach them what she was never taught, as a young teen or an adult, what was needed to succeed in life, like financial literacy, mental health awareness and more through mentoring. By building a community “a village“ for the youth to come to and feel safe, where they know their needs would be helped and not frowned upon or turned away. In the name itself you can see the vision that Tomorrow’s Cultivating Youth Inc holds; Cultivating meaning to improve or develop and that is what this nonprofit charity has done since day one.
TCYouth Inc. was established in April 2017 by our founder Traci Ali, who convinced her bestie, Tracey Thomas to come on board as co-founder and Vice President. Once these ladies were able to put their vision into motion, they soon began the search for qualified and loving board members whom they knew would share this same vision for the youth. Ariele Monroe, daughter of Traci Ali joined the board as TCY’s treasurer. Seven months later after expanding and progressing two more board members joined forces with TCY, Sharmine Jones and Rolando Brooks. Because of these five dedicated individuals, who all share the love for the youth TCY has grown to over 200 youth, 9 board members, many volunteers and now offers adult memberships with currently two active members. Tomorrow’s Cultivating Youth continues to grown everyday and there is and will be more history made.
The Village
OUR MISSION
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
MISSION: To empower and cultivate the youth of today to become tomorrow’s leaders by fostering positive mental and physical health through our mentorship program.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Are you passionate about the youth and what TCYouth Inc is doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help make our vision a reality. We'll find a place for you to volunteer that energy that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Our Motto - "It Takes A Village"
Our Motto - "It Takes A Village"
Our Motto - "It Takes A Village"
Charity Status: We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax exempt public charity established and organized in the Commonwealth of Virginia. All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE!!!
Adult Advisory Board
Our Motto - "It Takes A Village"
Our Motto - "It Takes A Village"
Why become an Adult Member with TCYouth Inc.?
-Have a passion for the youth but don't really want to be a board member?
-Want to invest in the wellness and growth of the youth?
-Enjoy mentoring?
-Want to advocate for the youth?
-Want to network with other organizations, the schools and community?
We invite you all to join TCYouth Inc. as an Adult Member to help build our VILLAGE!!
Our Board
Founder/President-Traci Ali
Sharmine Jones - 2nd VP Volunteer Director/Actn'g Secretary
Sharmine Jones - 2nd VP Volunteer Director/Actn'g Secretary
TRACI M. ALI
Founder/President
Owner/Director – KBH Learning Academy
Traci Ali, born and raised in Newark, New Jersey has a sincere love and passion for the youth. She currently holds her Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources. Shis is the Founder/President of this commuity -driven completely volunteer-based nonprofit 501(c) tax exempt organization. Her passion is dedicated to serving and assisting the underserved youth in the communities. During her collegiate years and years as a mother, she accessed valuable knowledge and wanted to give that back to the youth, including her own. She wanted the youth to be exposed to great opportunities and break generational curses of bad money habits and crime and economic issues. She
previously held the positions of Payroll Manager and Human Resources Manager for 13 plus years. After careful consideration, she decided to return to her first love, teaching children. She previously taught special needs education, in Newark, New Jersey at the New Ark School and a degreed substitute teacher for Prince William County Public Schools from 2003-2005. She was also a girl scout leader in New Jersey for over six (6) years and then for three (3) years in Prince Williams County. She is a mother of 4 amazing children and 1 grandchild. She currently serves on the Stafford County Superintendent’s Leadership Advisory Committee and several other youth boards to bring knowledge and skills to the youth in the community.
She is currently self-employed, as a Director/Owner of Knowledge Begins Here Learning Academy and teaches homeschoolers since 2012. She is certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and Medical Authorization Training (M.A.T.). She’s committed to the youth in the communities and proved this by creating a 501(c)3 non profit youth charity organization, called Tomorrow’s Cultivating Youth (TCYouth) Inc. in 2017.
Sharmine Jones - 2nd VP Volunteer Director/Actn'g Secretary
Sharmine Jones - 2nd VP Volunteer Director/Actn'g Secretary
Sharmine Jones - 2nd VP Volunteer Director/Actn'g Secretary
Born in Milwaukee, WI, Sharmine Jones realized that she had a passion for the youth and actively sought to be a volunteer in her community at a young age. Her personal motto was to “Make a Difference”. Always willing to offer a helping hand from Brownies (Girl Scouts) to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., the importance of giving back to the community has been a resounding passion in Mrs. Jones’s life.
It was with pleasure that Mrs. Jones joined Tomorrow Cultivating Youth as the org motto “It takes a village” accurately reflected Mrs. Jones growing understanding of the socioeconomic changes that many are confronted with. This motto resonated with Mrs. Jones as she once served as an investigator for child abuse and neglect and realized it was the absence of this village (i.e. support system) that allowed some families to fall into disarray. Additionally, with the current school curriculum TCYouth, Inc., stands in the void to offer workshops, tutoring, and assistance that were either no longer offered or was never an option.
Currently Mrs. Jones sits on the Executive Board and serves as the Volunteer Director. She is prior military having serve in the U.S. Coast Guard for twenty years, first as an enlisted member and later as an Officer. Mrs. Jones has a Bachelor of Social Work from Jackson State University and a Masters in Human Services specializing in Social and Community Program from Capella. She is also a published author and writes under the pen name S.N.M. Jones.
Co-Founder/1st Vice President - Tracey Thomas
Sharmine Jones - 2nd VP Volunteer Director/Actn'g Secretary
Co-Founder/1st Vice President - Tracey Thomas
Born and raised in Brooklyn New York, Tracey Thomas co-founded TCYouth Inc. in 2017. She h as a true passion for the youth and their development.
Rolando Brooks - 3rd Vice President
Rolando Brooks - 3rd Vice President
Co-Founder/1st Vice President - Tracey Thomas
Rolando Brooks, born in California is a Navy Veteran of 16 years. Rolando came on board member in July of 2018. He is a great mentor and leader for our young men.
Ariele Monroe-Treasurer
Rolando Brooks - 3rd Vice President
Ariele Monroe-Treasurer
TCYouth Inc - 3rd Annual Youth Retreat -2022
Embassy Suites Springfield VA
Embassy Suites Springfield VA
Embassy Suites Springfield VA
3rd Annual Youth Retreat at the Embassy Suites Springfield VA, all inclusive, 3-days/2 nights, where we focus on self worth, suicide awareness, youth leadership, bullying, drug abuse and more!
#ittakesavillage
#kickdepressioninthebutt
#depressionisreal
#tcyouthinc
“It’s Ok Not To Be Okay”
Embassy Suites Springfield VA
Embassy Suites Springfield VA
”It’s Ok Not To Be Ok”- Building A better You” Me
During our Mental Health Youth Retreats, we are partnered with two (2) Licensed Clinical Therapist that come out and speak with the youth on Mental Health and how to cope with; know the signs; and journaling.
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
Congratulations to our Founder/President - NCBW-PWCC 2022 Award Recipient
Congratulations to our Founder/President - NCBW-PWCC 2022 Award Recipient
Congratulations to our Founder/President - NCBW-PWCC 2022 Award Recipient
Congratulations to our Founder/President on being the Honoree/Recipient of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-PWCC 2022 Courageous Generational Women’s Leadership Award on Financial Literacy! We are so very proud of our Founder.
Congratulations TCYouth Inc -Rosie’s Gaming Community 2022 Grant Recipient
Congratulations to our Founder/President - NCBW-PWCC 2022 Award Recipient
Congratulations to our Founder/President - NCBW-PWCC 2022 Award Recipient
Congratulations TCYouth Inc on being a recipient of the Rosie‘s Gaming Community Give back grant.
Thank you Rick and Megan for believing in our Financial Literacy Program. With your grant we can reach more youth.
TCYouth Inc.’s Mental Health Awareness Workshops
3rd Quarter 2022 Mental Health Workshop
Prince William County/Potomac District Supervisor
Prince William County/Potomac District Supervisor
Bringing awareness to the youth…”Coping Mechanisms”! Learning how to deal with depression and your emotions. It’s ok not to be ok!!!
Prince William County/Potomac District Supervisor
Prince William County/Potomac District Supervisor
Prince William County/Potomac District Supervisor
We had the pleasure of having Mrs. Andrea Bailey, PWC Supervisor, join us to speak on Mental Health and the importance of reaching the communities on this much needed and avoided topic.
Partnered with Tamika Archer, Clinical Therapist
Prince William County/Potomac District Supervisor
Partnered with Tamika Archer, Clinical Therapist
TCYouth Inc. has partnered with other nonprofit organizations like Halo Academy, Inc’s very own Founder and Clinical Therapist, to bring awareness to the communities on mental health in the hopes of breaking the stigma and engaging our youth to understand mental health and that “It’s Ok Not To Be Ok”!!!
Partnered with Vicktory Life, LLC
2022 - 4th Annual Youth Retreat-Embassy Suites Hotel
Partnered with Tamika Archer, Clinical Therapist
TCYouth Inc. has had the privilege of partnering with Vicktory Life, LLC’s very own Founder and Licensed Clinical Therapist, to help spread the word to our youth and especially young men, that “It’s Ok Not To Be Ok”, and seeking help or therapy does NOT make you weak.
2022 - 4th Annual Youth Retreat-Embassy Suites Hotel
2022 - 4th Annual Youth Retreat-Embassy Suites Hotel
2022 - 4th Annual Youth Retreat-Embassy Suites Hotel
As part of our Dynamic Mentorship Program/Mental Health Awareness Project, TCYouth Inc. hosts Annual Youth Retreats to allow the youth to engage in “hands-on” coping skills, all while learning how to love self, building a better you and more. Annual retreats are 3 days/2 nights All Inclusive at a local hotel with event-filled workshops, games, prizes, food and fun.
“Building A Better You” Youth Retreat
2022 - 4th Annual Youth Retreat-Embassy Suites Hotel
2022 - 4th Annual Youth Retreat-Embassy Suites Hotel
March 2022 Financial Literacy Workshop
You are in control of your finances!!!
Come out and learn about financial literacy. Understanding your paycheck; completing your employment form; credit scores and how it works; debit card vs credit cards; what’s APR, YTDs, voluntary and involuntary deductions and more!
Floor Size “Budget-O-Poly” Game
A floor-size "Real Life Expenditures Budet-O-Poly" Game has been created to teach the youth how to budget while coming across real life circumstances. Debit and credits, emergencies, etc.
Life-Size Walk Up Bank
Ask question about opening an account, how does it work, what’s the difference between debit cards And credit Cards. How does APR work and what does it mean? What question to ask before opening an account (make sure its the right account for you) And more.
Financial Literacy Jeopardy game
Giving the youth a more interactive and fun way of learning.
2021 - 2nd Annual Youth Retreat-"My Life Has Purpose"
"Self-Love" Mirror of Reflection Workshop
"Self-Love" Mirror of Reflection Workshop
"Self-Love" Mirror of Reflection Workshop
The young ladies were all asked to look into the mirror; write down something they DON'T like about themselves. Then we took that piece of paper and burned it; not bury it because when you bury something it can come back up. They all clapped afterwards.
"Self-Care" Workshop
"Self-Love" Mirror of Reflection Workshop
"Self-Love" Mirror of Reflection Workshop
The young ladies were all provided a spa bag that included flipflops, and everything needed to pamper themselves. They were taught how to make their own lip scrubs and explained the importance of taking care of self. Ms. Kelia Johnson of Euphorik did an amazing job.
THANK YOU MS. JOHNSON!!!
Testimonials!!!
Stafford County Schools
Stafford County Schools
What they are saying about is?
Stafford County Schools
Stafford County Schools
Stafford County Schools
Our Branches
Prince William County
Prince William County
Prince William County
We are currently partnered with PWCounty Schools/Sparks Department to teach the youth, grades 5th thru 12th; life learning skills, financial literacy, investing, budgeting, checking and savings account comparison, credit scores, career planning & goal setting, SOL prep, tutoring and FREE WORKSHOPS!!!
Stafford County
Prince William County
Prince William County
Currently partnered with Stafford County Schools to offer the same dynamic services as our Prince William County School Branch - serving grades 5th thru 12th!
Financial Fitness, Basic Life-Skills, homework assistance, FAFSA and financial aid workshops, and more!
Happee HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Happy Birthday to all of our January youth and board members.
Tracey T - 1st VP
Devyn
Emira
Al-Sadiq
Alexzander
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We are dedicated to improving the lives of the youth in our communities through financial literacy, goal setting, career building & planning, college readiness, youth leadership, suicide awareness, self-love and more. Your contribution today helps us keep our vision alive and make a difference In the lives of so many youth. Please consider donating to our mission. We thank you in advance.
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Additional Information
2021 Walmart Store 3588 -Dumfries VA
2021 Walmart Store 3588 -Dumfries VA
2021 Walmart Store 3588 -Dumfries VA
2021 Walmart Store 3588 -Dumfries VA
2021 Walmart Store 3588 -Dumfries VA
2021 Walmart Store 3588 -Dumfries VA
Thank you Ms. Tiffany for believing in TCYouth Inc
Rosie’s Gaming Emporium-Dumfries VA
Thank you Rosie’s
2022 Rosie‘s Give Back Grant Recipient. Because of you we can continue our Financial Literacy Workshops!