As we continue to build educational and career opportunities for our youth, our STEAM initiatives are opening up a world of transformative experiences in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, drones, and other innovative technologies.
“Our communities in the southern sector of Dallas need these types of innovative programs… Kids asked me if the STEAM program was coming back, and I would definitely want to continue this next year at more recreation centers.”
Our Community STEAM Expos introduce youth and community members to exciting STEAM careers and skills, including artificial intelligence, health, sports medicine, forestry, and more. By bringing these opportunities directly to the communities we serve, we provide hands-on experiences and inspire the next generation of innovators from diverse backgrounds across the region.
Through launching redesigned STEAM initiatives, we focused on bringing our programming into the communities we serve, bringing new hands-on learning experiences to more youth.
Introduced community members from 176 Texas zip codes to STEAM careers and skills including artificial intelligence, health, sports medicine, forestry and more.
STEAM Program Attendee increased from 2023-2024.
Students participated in STEAM activities ranging from basketball analytics and engineering to lotion making and virtual reality (VR) space travel.
Because of your generosity this year, the T.D. Jakes Foundation touched more than 650,000 people nationwide through scalable, community-rooted programs advancing financial empowerment, workforce readiness, and educational access. In 2025, your support fueled hands-on STEAM programming, job upskilling pathways, large-scale hiring mixers connecting job seekers directly to employers, and our L.I.F.E. (Leveraging Income for Financial Empowerment) Forum, equipping individuals and families with practical tools to build financial confidence and long-term stability.
This work is far from finished.
Demand for these programs continues to grow, and communities are asking us to go deeper and further in 2026. End-of-year support ensures we can begin the new year ready to expand proven initiatives, strengthen employer and community partnerships, and deliver consistent, measurable impact where it is needed most.
To send your gift via mail:
PO Box 210069 Dallas, TX 75211
For information or assistance: info@tdjfoundation.org
