1000 Ties

Mission statement 1,000 ties empowers youth and their families in high-poverty communities by teaching essential life skills that foster lifelong success. Through mentorship from community role models, young men ages 8-19 build the confidence to interview, network, and break cycles of generational poverty. By involving and empowering the family members who support these young men, we create a foundation for sustainable growth and shared achievementbeginning with the simple, impactful gesture of tying a tie.

$167K from 9 funders · 20 grants · 2020–2024