
1,000 TIES WELCOMES YOU
Connecting Our Youth & the Business Community,
One Tie at A Time

MISSION STATEMENT
1,000 Ties will enhance the quality of life for youth by teaching them skills they can use for a lifetime. With the help of men from the community young men ages 10-19 in high poverty rate cities will learn these skills. They will develop their confidence so that they can interview, network, and break the cycle of generational poverty starting with something as simple as a tie.

1,000 TIES EVENTS
Free event for young men ages 6-18. Youth & parents will attend workshops, meet potential mentors, have access to local resources, and recieve free ties that have been donated by the community.

1,000 TIES & TRI C STEM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Free mentorship program for young men ages 10-15 focusing on STEM activities. Classes are facilitated by Cuyahoga Community College Staff. Students will receive a mentor!!

1,000 TIES LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Program is open to youth (male & female) ages 10-21. We will engage youth in life skills, social & emotional etiquette to improve their communication skills, increasing their abilities to become marketable & employable.
These weekly sessions can be booked at any school for scholars 6-12th grade.
"I'm in absolute awe of this program. My son and grandson had the opportunity to attend the event held at East Professional Center. They were so excited about everything specifically learning how to put on a tie."
Erika Jones-Smith
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Book for a group or individual

Mentoring Program
Young men ages 10-16 can participate in our community-based mentoring program. In this program youth will engage in one monthly virtual workshop, one monthly outing, and two community service projects per year. This program is FREE to young men in Cuyahoga County.
BRAND DEVELOPMENT
This session is for students and professionals. We will work on personal and professional branding.
Pitch Perfect teaches you how to deliver a personal elevator pitch.
This session is facilitated by CEO, Author, & Publicist, Jowan Smith

Contact us today for booking information
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Feb 12Warrensville Heights High SchoolEvent for young men ages 6-21 to teach them life skills starting with a tie. They will attend workshops and connect with mentors. We will also have a workshop for the mother's.
- Wed, Apr 27Garrett Morgan SchoolFree event for families