TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION, INC.
HAYMARKET GAINESVILLE CHAPTER
OUR WORK
National Total Program of Work
Theme: “Continuity of Service in Action”
National Focus: ONE TLOD, ONE VOICE…ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
TOP TEENS OF AMERICA
Top Teens of America (TTA) of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.® provides all teens, regardless of their ethnic or socio-economic status, the opportunity to receive extra-curricular support, career and character development training, and key community volunteer opportunities. As a member of Top Teens of America, Teens receive a mentor and learn important skills in the areas of managing meetings, event planning, etiquette, leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and much more. There are currently 108 TTA chapters with over 5,000 Top Teens located throughout the United States, making a difference in the community in which they live.​
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION
"Keep America Beautiful"
Transforming lives to make the world a cleaner, more beautiful and eco-friendly economy, which will improve the environmental living conditions through “Keep America Beautiful” and: Connect with City Government/Community Projects Registered with “KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL” Adopt Energy Smart Solutions and Conservation Adopt a Highway, Plot for Facility to Clean-up Promote Eco-Friendly Practices Organize Walks: Photo Avenue/Fun in The Sun/Joy Brigade
STATUS OF WOMEN
“Sisters Helping Another Sister Out”
Transforming lives to strengthen our families and communities to promote healthier lives and to alleviate problems concerning our women in a forever changing world with focus on promoting women’s overall wellness to include:
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Adult Suicide Prevention
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Domestic Violence
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Human Trafficking
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Mental Health/ Depression Stress Disorders
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Heart/ Stroke
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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
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Breast Cancer
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Lupus Disease
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Healthy Food Choices
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Your Health and You Women’s Wellness
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“I’m every woman” – Promoting women through Girltrek.org
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
"Connecting, Collaborating, Creating"
Transforming lives and building stronger families and communities as we strengthen our mission and brand through community engagement and partnerships.
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Collaborations – National Day of Observance/Service
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Marketing TLOD/TTA
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Brand Promotion
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Expansion of Outreach
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Solicit Corporate Funding
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National Domestic Violence, Cancer Awareness, Walk for Babies, Mental Health, Sickle Cell, Lupus or Older Americans
SENIOR CITIZENS
“My Sister, My Friend, My Brother, My Joy”
Transforming lives to assist our senior citizens in living a more wholesome life and to aid in their optimal living by increasing their focus on:
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Computer Based Training with Teens
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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
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Heart/Stroke Disease
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Mental Health/Depression
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Stress Disorders
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Promoting Eye Care - Cataract/Glaucoma Disease Awareness
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National Senior Citizens Week Grandparents' Day
OUR PROJECTS
​Top Ladies of Distinction also partners with; the National Association of Colored People (NAACP), the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and March of Dimes. TLOD also focuses on scholarships, awards and literacy to enhance the lives of youth and adults.
LITERACY
We see every challenge as an opportunity, and our Economic Development initiative helps TLODHGC ensure that those Encourage chapters to actively participate in and promote literacy through economics, education and technology. we serve are better prepared to persevere in the unique situations they find themselves in.
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS
Increase awareness of the impact of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the importance of increasing financial support to find a cure while improving the quality of health and services for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.
NAACP
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
To assist and support the NAACP’s mission by advocating its causes through education and action.
UNCF
Support UNCF by promoting the importance of attending UNCF and HBCU institutions, donating funds, awarding scholarships, and assisting our youth in applying, attending, and graduating from college.
NCNW
National Council of Negro Women
To assist the NCNW with its mission to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities.
