Healing with Heart. Advocating with Purpose.

Domestic Violence Groups

Facilitated, survivor-centered groups rooted in education, peer connection, safety, dignity, and healing. This work is part of TIC Advocates’ foundation.

Youth Empowerment & Opportunity

Programs that support personal growth, leadership, healthy relationships, and practical opportunities for young people.

• Happy Healthy Whole: wellbeing, self-awareness, and healthy connections.
• Beyond the Moment: reflection, resilience, and planning for what comes next.
• Be the Shift: youth leadership, advocacy, and community participation.

Family & Caregiver Support

Trauma-informed education and guided conversations that help caregivers strengthen communication, relationships, and family wellbeing.

Soul Excavation: reflective learning and self-awareness for parents and caregivers.

Workforce Development & Career Readiness

Practical, individualized support to help participants prepare for, pursue, and sustain employment.

• Résumé building, editing, and tailoring for job opportunities
• Mock interviews and interview preparation
• Job searching, applications, and career goal-setting
• Workplace communication, professionalism, and employment readiness
• Connections to interview clothing and related resources when available
• Employer introductions and employment referrals when partnerships and resources allow

ELARAN — Institutional Trauma Prevention

Training for schools, workplaces, agencies, and organizations to identify and prevent institutional practices that cause harm, strengthen accountability, and build trauma-informed leadership and service delivery.

Peer Advocacy Education

Skills for self-advocacy, navigating systems, understanding rights and resources, and supporting others through community-based peer advocacy.

Healthy Communities & Food Access

Community-centered food and wellness activities, including occasional giveaways of already-prepared meals when resources and partnerships permit.

Fresh Routes: a developing youth healthy-food exploration initiative; not currently advertised as an active enrollment program.

Clean Blocks, Stronger Communities — Washington Park

Developing neighborhood improvement initiative focused on resident-led block cleanups, reducing litter, exploring strategic garbage-can placement, engaging youth and neighbors, and building community pride in Washington Park. Implementation depends on funding and partnerships.