58. Moms Serving Moms: The Story of the Tender Foundation - Jaycina Almond
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Overview
Meet Jaycina. Although she's an international model, lately she's been pouring her time into her fellow single mothers. She founded The Tender Foundation earlier this year with the goal of providing financial assistance and essential supplies to mothers living on the margins in Atlanta. In its first year, the nonprofit has launched several campaigns, including a two-week campaign where the organization raised nearly $35K. She talks new missions, early success and what she's still learning as a founder.
Today’s Guest
Jaycina Almond, Founder, The Tender Foundation
“As I looked around, most women that looked like me in my city didn’t even have access to (those) resoures.”
There was a strong need in the community for mother’s and Jaycina filled that gap with her foundation.
With no philanthropic background, how did she do it?
Utilizing resources and personal connections gives you a leg up in your vision and dreams
Always make the ask, the worst they could say is ‘no.’
Transparency is key to getting donations and support from the community
Easy to apply and get accepted into the program.
There is no judgment or stigma around those who are in need to provide for their children, free of charge.
Practice fumbling through the moments
Jaycina’s One Good Thing: Setting boundaries
Powerful Quotes:
“I want to do something for myself, something that my daughter is proud of.” -Jaycina
“ It’s going to be a melting pot of learning from each other.” -Becky
“In our city, a child born into poverty only has a 4% chance of making it out.” -Jaycina
“We try to treat everything with urgency and make it as easy as possible.” -Jaycina
“Leverage the power of social media.” -Jaycina
“Leverage your personal network of connections that you already have.” -Jaycina
“I had to get over making the ask. I had to get over, ‘well how do I word it?’ i didn’t know where to start.” -Jaycina
“Fundraising is a muscle.” -Becky
“We’ve stood in the gap during the pandemic and allowed people to maneuver through it and get to the other side of the tunnel.” -Jaycina
Connect with the Tender Foundation
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