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1,000 TIES WELCOMES YOU

Connecting Our Youth & the Business Community,

One Tie at A Time

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1,000 TIES EVENTS

Free event for young men ages 6-21 and their families. Youth & parents will attend workshops, meet potential mentors, have access to local resources, and recieve free ties that have been donated by the community.

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COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING 
PROGRAM

Mentorship program for young men ages 10-16 focusing on social and emotional etiquette and life skills. Youth participate in monthly life skills classes, community activities, and two community service projects per year.  Students will be matched with a mentor!!

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1,000 TIES
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

The 1,000 Ties program is open to youth of all genders, ages 10-21. Through life skills training and social and emotional etiquette, we equip participants with valuable communication skills to enhance their marketability and employability.

Our weekly sessions are available for booking at any school, supporting students in grades 6-12

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MISSION STATEMENT

1,000 Ties empowers youth and their families in high-poverty communities by teaching essential life skills that foster lifelong success. Through mentorship from community role models, young men ages 8-19 build the confidence to interview, network, and break cycles of generational poverty. By involving and empowering the family members who support these young men, we create a foundation for sustainable growth and shared achievement—beginning with the simple, impactful gesture of tying a tie.

VISION STATEMENT

To create thriving communities where empowered youth and families overcome barriers, break generational cycles of poverty, and build lasting success together.

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VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Book for a group or individual

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Family Resource Events

Join us in April for our annual outdoor resource events, hosted in partnership with local schools! Families can enjoy a fun-filled day with free resources, valuable information from over 25 community organizations, a delicious Bar-B-Que, live DJ, ice cream, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with the community!

Contact us today for booking information

Tie donations can be dropped off or sent to Lee-Harvard Public Library 16918 Harvard or

Memorial Nottingham Library 17109 Lakeshore Blvd in Cleveland, Ohio

Upcoming Events

  • Vendor Registration 1,000 Ties Gentlemen's Summit
    Vendor Registration 1,000 Ties Gentlemen's Summit
    Sat, Feb 08
    Warrensville Heights
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Warrensville Heights, 4270 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Warrensville Heights, 4270 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    Register to be a vendor for February 8, 2025
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  • 6th Annual 1,000 Ties Gentlemen's Summit
    6th Annual 1,000 Ties Gentlemen's Summit
    Sat, Feb 08
    Warrensville Heights
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Warrensville Heights, 4270 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Warrensville Heights, 4270 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    Welcome to the 6th Annual 1,000 Ties Gentlemen’s Summit Registration! Join us on February 8, 2025, at Warrensville Heights High School for a day dedicated to empowering young men in grades 6-12. The 1,000 Ties Gentlemen’s Summit provides an impactful experience, featuring inspiring keynote speakers
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CONTACT 1,000 TIES

We are a 501c3 organization

216-699-0807

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Jowan and the 1,000 Ties Life Skills Program has been the most impactful student engagement experience for our students this school year. Because of the experience, our students have demonstrated growth in the areas of social emotional well-being, academic learning and professional etiquette. This growth has been integral to the attendance success and graduation rates at all of our campuses. We are grateful, blessed and appreciative of Jowan's leadership and commitment to preparing our next generation of community professionals and leaders.  

Robert Williams, Principal Invictus High School Cleveland, Ohio

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