Building a World

Where Every Community Thrives

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, educational access & workforce readiness, and community transformation & 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

Championing innovative initiatives that create pathways to wealth generation and upward economic mobility, such as affordable housing, financial education, entrepreneurship,
and community
capacity building

Educational Access & Workforce Readiness

Providing access to quality education programs, certifications, and workforce training that equips individuals with future-proof skills and prepares the workforce
of tomorrow

Community Transformation & Well-being

Promoting collaborative efforts that holistically enhance community well-being through initiatives that create access to health services, sustainable environments, and comprehensive support systems

Financial Inclusion

Championing innovative initiatives that create pathways to wealth generation and upward economic mobility, such as affordable housing, financial education, entrepreneurship,
and community
capacity building

Educational Access & Workforce Readiness

Providing access to quality education programs, certifications, and workforce training that equips individuals with future-proof skills and prepares the workforce
of tomorrow

Community Transformation & Well-being

Promoting collaborative efforts that holistically enhance community well-being through initiatives that create access to health services, sustainable environments, and comprehensive support systems

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.

A crowd of people visits booths at a hiring mixer hosted by the T.D. Jakes Foundation and partners.

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

Connecting under-championed talent with opportunities.

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.

Members of Distinctively Her volunteer at a food pantry.

Access Our Services

We provide essential resources and support programs for those in need, ensuring access to sustainable, equitable living and basic necessities.

“I really enjoyed seeing the program taken into the community. As a result
of being taken into the community, so many kids were able to be exposed to and become familiar with STEAM topics. ”

-Avis K., TDJF Volunteer

See Our Impact

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Discover the impact of your support in 2024! Explore our latest impact report to see how your contributions are transforming communities and changing lives.