The Community Initiatives of New York (TCIONY)

Where Community, Justice, and Youth Power Unite.

The Community Initiatives of New York—proudly known as TCIONY—is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to transform lives, uplift neighborhoods, and build unstoppable communities. We don’t just talk about change—we make it happen.

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Through powerful partnerships with corporations, schools, and community leaders, TCIONY creates programs and initiatives that become stepping stones to progress for individuals and families across New York City. Our heartbeat is rooted in serving underrepresented Black and Brown communities—fighting for justice, equity, opportunity, and voice in the face of systems designed to hold them back.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our people, building a stronger, safer, and more empowered NYC—because our community knows they can always count on us.

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Teaching A Generation (T.A.G.) – The Movement

At the core of TCIONY is our signature youth empowerment initiative: Teaching A Generation (T.A.G.).

• T.A.G. Nights (#YouthSpeaks): A weekly safe space where youth drop the masks and speak their truth—about school, home, the streets, and the pressures they face every day.

• Teens Against Guns: In a city where violence continues to rise, our youth have claimed T.A.G. as their rally cry against gun violence. From rallies to marches to corner occupations, they’re not just participants—they’re leaders in the fight for safer streets.

• T.A.G. gives young people more than a seat at the table—it hands them the microphone. They shape conversations, lead movements, and prove that when youth speak, the city must listen.

Why We Exist

TCIONY was born from urgency, resilience, and love for our people. We are here to:

• Break down systemic barriers.

• Demand equity for Black and Brown voices.

• Empower high-risk youth to rewrite their stories.

• Provide a foundation for tomorrow’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.

We believe in our youth, our community, and the power of standing together. With TCIONY, the future doesn’t just look brighter—it is brighter.

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