OUR YEARLY REVIEW
CELEBRATING FAMILIES IMPACTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025
35
We stood in the gap for 35 families across two public schools through our POWER Uplift & Confidence Program, providing essential clothing and shoes to ensure students felt prepared, supported, and confident
3k+
Raised and supported our educational and mental health initiatives with a donations today to make a positive impact.
80%
Through our network, 80% of families accessed critical resources and support from partnering agencies.
25%
We supported families with food assistance and help with utility needs through local food banks and churches.
25%
Community partners and organizations help families connect with essential resources and succeed at events.
OUR MISSION
P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community, Parents Owning Wealth Through Education & Resiliency, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting single parents, caregivers, and youth up to age 17. We do this by providing educational and mental health support services through strong partnerships with community leaders, local agencies, schools, and organizations. Our mission is to ensure families have access to the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to overcome daily barriers and unexpected challenges. We work to build an empowered, nurtured community where single parents and their children can connect to educational programs, counseling support, and meaningful networks. By fostering resilience, promoting self‑sufficiency, and advocating for the specific needs of the families we serve, P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community strives to break barriers and create a brighter, more stable future for both parents and children.
OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community is to develop a community where single parents and their children are empowered through the unification of , community services, and fundamental needs being met.
Our vision is a world where single parents and their children don’t have to figure out life alone.
MEET OUR TEAM
At P.O.W.E.R., leadership is about service, compassion, and the change we create, not the titles we carry."
-Taraza,
Founder & Executive Director
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent."-Madeleine Albright
Meet the Founder & CEO
Taraza Tyler
Greetings,
My name is Taraza Tyler, and I am honored to serve as the Founder and Executive Director of P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community. Our nonprofit organization, Parents Owning Wealth Through Education & Resiliency, is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering and equipping parents with essential resources and life skills that support self‑sufficiency and help them overcome daily challenges. Our mission is to support single parents and caregivers, enriching and uplifting families through unity, mentoring, community service, and networking opportunities that help them recognize their potential for excellence throughout their parenting journey.
Inspired by my own lived experiences, I saw firsthand the lack of accessible resources, representation, and programs designed to support single mothers and fathers. As an advocate for single parents, caregivers, and foster parents, my goal is to help families access the systems, resources, and support they need to thrive—especially when navigating barriers shaped by generational misconceptions, financial miseducation, and mental or physical health challenges.
I also recognize that this work cannot be done alone. It takes community, collaboration, and shared commitment. That is why we need you. I look forward to connecting with you as we continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of single parents, caregivers, and their children.
TARAZA TYLER
Taraza is the proud Founder and President of POWER, Inc. Community. As a single parent navigating life's challenges, she understands firsthand the barriers of survival, stigma, and limited access to essential resources. Her mission is to change the narrative for the single parent community, empowering them to thrive.
Founder & President
KATONA THOMAS-BIGGS
Katona is a proud native of Fayetteville, NC. Currently, he serves as a High School Assistant
Principal in the Wake County School System. Katona takes pride in connecting our parents with educational resources.
Vice President
Necolby Burt has a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with a specialization in Child Development and Family Relations as well as a B.A. in Elementary Education K-6. She has been working in education for over 13 years. Necolby currently works in Durham Public Schools as a kindergarten teacher.
SECRETARY
NECOLBY BURT
SADE MARSHALL
Sade is deepening her impact in the nonprofit field by serving communities and fostering meaningful partnerships with local agencies and families in need.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
WHAT WE DO
Plugging Resources into the Parent Community
P.O.W.E.R. Inc. Community is in the network of empowering and educating single parents who face everyday challenges such as managing finances, organization, family responsibilities, and stress. The POWER team strives to establish support and healthy communications about parenthood.
The work we accomplish in the single parent community provides a holistic approach to helping single parents become self-aware of the resources and proper tools available in the parent community. We make sure our parents are empowered by plugging the right resource for them and their family.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our Core Programs
Mental Health & Wellness
Initiatives
Our programs consist of
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Mindful Walking
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Mental Health Virtual and In-person resources
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Men's Health Matter Webinar for June
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The Safe Circle: Resource Hub
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Black Maternal Health Week
Educational Intiatives
Our programs consist of
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4th Quarter: Playing Catch Up for Success
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Back to School Program
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EOG/EOC Webinars and Virtual Hub for Parents
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POWER Scholarship Gala
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Visionary & Vows Seminar
Professional
Development & Classes
A programs, webinars, and resources for single parents to develop professional skill sets, participate in mock interviews, assist with building generational wealth, and self-care.
Webinars and Programs Consist of:
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Monetary Saving in the Pandemic: Financial Literacy Webinar
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Cork& Conversation: Exploring Entrepreneurship and Parenting
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Healthy Self/Loving Your Skin: Protecting and Loving Your Skin
COME JOIN US!
Ask us about our initiatives! We are here to listen, talk, and help our parents in any way possible!
Safe Community Spaces
Our programs consist of:
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Wisdom Warriors: Safe space for men and fathers
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The Pivot Pathways Conference: Navigating Education, Wellness & Support
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Mom's & Mocktails
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Daddy's & Caddy's Golf
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Father's Day Basketball Clinic
Parent 2 Parent
A group for parents and guardians who like to spend time with other parents and guardians in a safe environment, to network, learn, grow, and share their stories while influencing the community.
Service Areas
North Carolina
(DMV) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
