Founded by Chairman T.D. Jakes in 2020, T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF) is a nonprofit 501 (c)
(3) organization dedicated to building bridges to opportunity for underserved populations in the United States and around the world.
TDJF is a workforce development and community building foundation that is committed to building bridges to opportunity in the United States and around the world. TDJF focuses on three pillars: Business Partnerships, Workforce Readiness, and Community Building.
TDJF Strategic Pillars:
Financial Inclusion: Partnering on social innovation initiatives that facilitate wealth generation and economic mobility.
Educational Access and Workforce Readiness: Providing access to quality education, certification and training programs that prepare and advance individuals for the workforce of the future.
Community Transformation and Well-being: Promoting global and local community innovation to create healthier, more sustainable environments where people live, work, and interact.