Meet Crystal Waters and her three sons - Joshua, Jayden and Justin Simmons.
Before TLF, Josh had trouble in school and amongst his peers. Compared to his brothers, Ms. Waters had a tough time raising Josh.
After enrolling him into the Ted Lucas Foundation and with the help of our mentors, Josh made a complete 360 in his behavior and outlook on life.
Meet the Griffin family! Jerronnie and Jerromiah Griffin haven't been a part of the Ted Lucas Foundation for long, but their parents knew they made the right decision.
Ted Lucas Foundation partnered with 5000 Role Models , Mayor Francis X Suarez, Technolij and Venture Miami for a innovation tour to prepare these gentleman for all the technology opportunities the future has to offer them. Students had the opportunity to tour local startups, and were introduced to Miami’s Technology Industry, innovation and crypto. Today’s lesson in investing teaches our children the importance of staying ahead of the curve by investing in their futures. This group of gentleman can now call themselves future investors thanks to Mayor Francis Suarez with his donation of $100 worth of Bitcoin and $100 of MiamiCoin.
To Miami Gardens, USTA Florida, the Miami Dolphins, Camp Woodland FL, the Ted Lucas Foundation staff, board members and volunteers, parents and other esteemed guests, THANK YOU. For not only your dedication to the vision of our foundation and Tennis event, but to also ensuring that our youth had the best summer camp experience ever.
On December 15, 2018, our six year vision was brought home. On this day, Miami Garden's finest leaders were present to help us officially open the Ted Lucas Learning Center.
PROGRAMS
Our young boys need us and a safe place to grow, learn and become productive young men in today's society. We've created that space with the I AM KING Program.
COMMUNITY
The Ted Lucas Foundation stands with its community. The city of Miami Gardens has given so much to us that continuously give back. Join us by becoming a volunteer.
CULTURAL ARTS
North County K-8 has officially launched an after school choir on behalf of the Ted Lucas Foundation. Music is deeply rooted in the foundation and we're continuing the vision through music.
“ North County K-8 Center is proud to partner with the Ted Lucas Foundation (TLF).
Their administrators, program coordinators and partnering business professionals closely mentor students, expose children to college and career options and ultimately provide a basic roadmap for students to succeed in their chosen area of interest. ”
Ms. Mesa
North County K-8 Principal
“ Ted Lucas is sincere in his desire to benefit the community in which he grew up in - This is why I work with him and why I work with this foundation. ”
Mayor Oliver Gilbert
Miami Gardens
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