Donated
15%
Our Achievements
1K
Raised funds
1K
Love Given
1K
Rescue family
TENDAJI is swahili for “making things happen.”
It all started with a question: What can we do to increase positive outcomes among the underserved youth and families in central Arkansas? The Tendaji Community Development Corporation is the answer.
We are purpose-driven—fostering stronger communities and empowering individuals through programs and services that seek to build up one’s education, skills and self-worth. Tendaji is impacting the whole child and the whole family.
It all started with a question: What can we do to increase positive outcomes among the underserved youth and families in central Arkansas? The Tendaji Community Development Corporation is the answer.
We are purpose-driven—fostering stronger communities and empowering individuals through programs and services that seek to build up one’s education, skills and self-worth. Tendaji is impacting the whole child and the whole family.
Student of Reclaiming Scholars
Samantha was a seventh-grader at Henderson Middle School when she was suspended for starting a fight with another student. Samantha struggled with low self-esteem and it became apparent in her behavior and grades. During the Reclaiming Scholars program, Samantha realized she was giving into peer pressure and how to change her negative image of herself.
Our mission
Educate students through dynamic after-school and summer programs
Revive teens’ self-worth through a first of its kind alternative to suspension program
Empower adults and families through training, legal counseling, and medical services
MAKING THINGS HAPPEN
OUR PROGRAMS
Creative and engaging learning sessions are tailor-made to meet students’ needs.
Education
Creative and engaging learning sessions are tailor-made to meet students’ needs.
Empowerment
Training and restorative justice for children, youth and adults are at the heart of what we do.
Exposure
Through the arts and science, students gain experiences that stretch the mind and increase curiosity and creativity.
BECOME A PARTNER or Donate
Help our children defy the odds. Your support as a Tendaji Partner will assist in providing high-quality, after-school and summer programming as well as an alternative to out-of-school suspension programs. Support for programs that provide a strong start and continued support for students as they grow, is the number one key policy solution recommended to help improve educational outcomes for all Arkansas students, especially African American students.
When you support Tendaji, you’re helping create a brighter future for children and families in central Arkansas. Your contribution is used to meet several critical needs, including support for the Program I.M.P.A.C.T., Reclaiming Scholars, program supplies, parental counseling, job readiness training and more.”
