Programs
Black Space
A place where community members of African Ancestry have a safe space to discuss anything that they feel is important.
Camp Asili
A nature camp where children, youth and families connect with the outdoors in a variety of activities, from gardening to studying marine life.
Community Health Workers
Our Community Health Workers deliver information about COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and assist community members with access to other resources.
Emanyatta Saturday School
A pilot program created to prepare children of African ancestry to be Warrior Learners and Scholars, to navigate environments that often denigrate their heritage.
Emotional Emancipation Circle
Share our stories and feelings, deepen our understanding of the impact of historical forces on our emotional lives, our relationships, and well-being of our communities;
Freedom Reins Equine Therapy
The Freedom Reins Equine Program offers our communities’ children of promise the experience of emotional healing, mentoring, and leadership development with horses.
Graduate Placement Site
Placements with TVPI provide opportunities for graduate students to learn cultural approaches to therapy, work under the professional supervision of a LCSW and gain access to professional development.
Lucille Hralima Mental Health Education Series
TVPI holds monthly forums on mental health topics of concern to Communities of Color. Mental health practitioners, faith community leaders, past clients and community members make up the panels.
Mae C. Johnson Education and Cultural Enrichment Academy
A space for students of promise from grades K -12 to achieve academic success, including tutoring and enrichment activities.
Nyumbani Prison Reentry Program
TVPI assists formerly incarcerated individuals through the improvement of health status, quality of life, increased income, increased employment, and reduced recidivism.
One Circle
Designed to provide prevention and early intervention strategies to prevent and disrupt violence for youth on our campuses and in our community.
TVPI Volunteer Program
From office assistants, equine therapy drivers, after-school tutors and even gardeners, volunteers bring diverse skill sets and passions to help us create lasting change.
Tiga Pahti / Elevate Youth Program
Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 12-26 years old leaders develop life skills such as public speaking and advocacy, meet with local and state stakeholders, and host listening sessions with other community TAY.
Waste Water Treatment Program
This 24-session class prepares participants to take the State Water Resource Control Board Waste Water Certification Exam