Who Are We?
Bridge builders. Barrier breakers. Champions for Equal Access.
The T.D. Jakes Foundation is committed to empowering individuals and transforming communities through financial inclusion, education access & workforce readiness, and community transformation and well-being.
$9 million
invested in Transformational Community Development Across America, in partnership with Wells Fargo
$9 million
invested in Transformational Community Development Across America, in partnership with Wells Fargo
42,000+
formerly incarcerated individuals aided by the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative (TORI)
$500,000
to date in scholarships awarded through the Distinctively Her program
Our Strategic Pillars
Financial Inclusion
Our comprehensive program promotes financial inclusion and equity by offering affordable housing, enhancing access to financial services, and providing financial literacy resources to underserved communities.
Educational Access & Workforce Readiness
Our foundation is dedicated to unlocking new opportunities by providing comprehensive education and job training programs, ensuring individuals are ready for the workforce and can secure a brighter and technologically advanced future.
Community Transformation and Well-being
Our initiative promotes community revitalization and sustainability by integrating green infrastructure, supporting local organizations, and fostering social cohesion to ensure long-term environmental and economic health.
Financial Inclusion
Our comprehensive program promotes financial inclusion and equity by offering affordable housing, enhancing access to financial services, and providing financial literacy resources to underserved communities.
Educational Access & Workforce Readiness
Our foundation is dedicated to unlocking new opportunities by providing comprehensive education and job training programs, ensuring individuals are ready for the workforce and can secure a brighter and technologically advanced future.
Community Transformation and Well-being
Our initiative promotes community revitalization and sustainability by integrating green infrastructure, supporting local organizations, and fostering social cohesion to ensure long-term environmental and economic health.
Empowering the Underserved
We are committed to strengthening communities by supporting those who lack access, offering resources and programs designed to uplift and empower individuals from all walks of life.
Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative (TORI)
Our initiative facilitates successful reintegration for former offenders, offering support and resources to reduce recidivism and help individuals rebuild their lives post-incarceration.
Distinctively Her
Distinctively Her celebrates and empowers women & girls’ unique strengths and capacities, providing programs and support that cater specifically to the holistic needs and aspirations she builds in our communities.
Creating Pathways to Career Success
We are the resource for job-seekers, providing in-person training workshops and online resources for the following and more:
STEAM Academy
Inspiring sustainable innovation in education.
Hiring Mixer
Investing in Innovators & Changemakers
Partnering to revitalize communities effectively.
Food Desert Solutions
Providing healthy, accessible nutrition worldwide.
Connect with Us
Partner with Us
Collaborate with us for lasting community transformation. Together, we can create sustainable change and improve the quality of life of those in need.
Access Our Services
We provide essential resources and support programs for those in need, ensuring access to sustainable, equitable living and basic necessities.
Donate Today
Make a Difference
Support our cause and help us make a difference changing the trajectory of generations. Every contribution, big or small, creates change and helps us continue our vital & transformational work around the world.
To send your donation via mail:
5500 Preston Road, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75205
“[STEAM Academy] gives disadvantaged people, my people, a chance to elevate themselves. If you can see someone like you do something, you know you can do it.”
— STEAM Academy student Genesis Wilson, 16
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Discover the impact of your support in 2023! Explore our latest impact report to see how your contributions are transforming communities and changing lives.