Dream. Plan. Take Action.

Yesterday was a great day for T.G.N.C.K. Though we decided to "work" during the planning, coordinating, and forming of the organization (meaning we fed those who were hungry while we formed), we just recently accomplished the finalizing steps towards making T.G.N.C.K. a full non-profit organization. We formed as a non-stock corporation on March 4, 2015 but it wasn't until last week, when we were able to submit our application for tax-exemption recognition. Yesterday, we opened the non-profit business account, officially opened a credit card for the organization, and retrieved our Outreach T-shirts! Now, you may wonder why I'm so forthcoming with information. Well, simply put...I'm extremely proud of our accomplishments and I believe in transparency.

I came across this image and felt the need to share it. If you have a goal in mind, stay true to it and do everything in your means to bring it to life.

Visualize it. Inform others. Put it on the calendar. Be realistic. Remain committed.

See your goal come to life. Own your goal by sharing your concepts with others (accountability). Set a goal that is specific, measurable, attainable, make it realistic, and set a time frame (SMART goal). Stick to accomplishing your goal despite any setback (which is a mere lesson that will better your approach).

What Does a Color Represent?

In the planning phase you brainstorm and identify all areas that affect your project or goal. During our planning phase we touched on our mission, vision, name, objectives, budget, and even what color we wanted the public to identify with our organization. I recall a conversation where it was asked "why does it matter" and it didn't really bother me but, well I guess it actually did, because I need all things in my life to be transparent. For me, a color triggers an emotion and can influence how I respond to things: whether I embrace it, yield to it, reject it, or ignore it.

T.G.N.C.K. is all about helping those in need. In order to help anyone we must first be welcomed/received/trusted. We searched all colors and did minor assessments where we showed various images in various colors and asked people to give us their most honest feedback, with regard to the image and the first thought that popped in their mind. We even tried the assessment. What we found was that people gravitated towards blue, green and purple.

Green symbolizes freshness, fertility, growth, harmony, health, nature, and safety. T.G.N.C.K. strives to reunite as many individuals, as possible, with each characteristic. Through this process we decided to be the change we want to see in others and represent a fresh, growing, harmonious and safe pillar in our community.

Sincerely,

T.G.N.C.K.

Whether Small Steps or Big Leaps... We're in Motion!

T.G.N.C.K. formed March 4, 2015 in The Commonwealth of Virginia. Since then, we have adopted a local homeless shelter, distributed hygiene bags to the homeless, hosted a clothing drive for women and children's, and last but not least applied for tax-exempt recognition solidifying our 501(c)3 status.

Initially, when strategizing and brainstorming, we did not anticipate an entire year having passed by before we submitted the necessary documents to obtain tax-exemption. Despite the time gap, we continued to press forward, advancing our vision and mission within the Northern Virginia area. We have gained amazing contacts within the Prince William County public service community and with the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB).

We look forward to growing before your very eyes as well as having you assist and/or support us in the community. Our website will reflect every community outreach initiative we coordinate. Be sure to visit us frequently and to let your family, peers, and colleagues know about us.

This is just the beginning!

Sincerely,

T.G.N.C.K.