Our Programs

 

Essie B. King ‘Love in Action’ Community Service Scholarship

In partnership with The Winston-Salem Foundation, The Taiwo Foundation has established The Essie B. King 'Love In Action' Community Service Scholarship Endowment Fund for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to community service through dedicated actions that sees the pain, suffering, and needs of others and executes a plan to help.

 

Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, and Risk Reduction Initiatives

Develop and deploy community initiatives to increase the awareness and prevention of domestic violence and child sexual abuse and motivate communities to protect women and children.

 

State-side College Mentorship Program

Mentor St. Vincent student athletes attending college in the US. Taiwo Foundation, in partnership with the St. Vincent Ministry of Youth and Sports and other social agencies, has established ongoing mentoring and leadership programs for young girls over the past ten years. The inaugural partnership has contributed to the matriculation and graduation of five student athletes at an American University.

 

Soccer Clinics and Tournaments

Partner with local and international communities to establish youth soccer programs that expand tactical skills, provide collegiate exposure and develop a love of the game.

 

Community Service

We give back to our community!

International Service Learning and Culture Immersion Program

Provide 1-and 2-week service learning and cultural immersion opportunities in St. Vincent and Barbados for US high school and college students.

 

Collegiate Sports and Athletic Summit

Sponsor Youth Soccer Tournaments, in the US and St. Vincent, for soccer teams U12 – U18. Train International coaches, teachers, counselors, and athletes on the NCAA academic and athletic requirements for US college application, acceptance, matriculation and graduation.

 

Girl Talk (GT) Sessions

Provide a forum for young girls to talk freely and express themselves on topics of goal setting, self-awareness, and self-love. GT Session objectives are to encourage the girls to stay in school and reverse the trend of teenage pregnancies and high school dropout rates.

 

College and Career Prep Summit

Hosts biannual college and career summits for high school and college students to equip them with the tools they need to successfully prepare for college, excel while in college and begin a career upon graduation from college.

 

Blossom Unlimited FC & Academy

Partner with Blossom Unlimited FC & Academy to provide soccer programs that benefit the youth of St. Vincent, including sponsorship of soccer showcase tournaments, provision of soccer gear and equipment, and consultation on club governance.  The mission of Blossom Unlimited FC & Academy is to provide a safe and positive soccer environment while developing talented youth players within the community and country as a whole.