About resile one
The Resile One Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area (est. 2022). Our mission is to empower, encourage and provide relief to middle class families who are facing medical hardship.
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Resile One programming supports the vision to educate and generate resources through donations, fundraising initiatives and community partnerships to make an impact in the lives of families facing adversity. Resile One’s initiative also offers special programming and events with community partners throughout the year that consist of the following:
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Earn Up Academy, The Resile One Pop Up Squad, Bounce Back Project, and The Billy Lee Tyler Scholarship Fund
We are supported by a diverse funding base that includes individual contributors, business sponsors, foundations and ticket revenues. The organization is named to represent the resilience of the community to provide hope and peace when needed.
her story
In 2010, I was officially diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. After being rushed into a major emergency surgery I found out this illness had gone undiagnosed for ten years. With any major medical procedure, especially surgery, my recovery was going to take twelve weeks. Twelve weeks without work to keep money coming in to pay my bills. At that time, I was not in the financial position to supplement my income and after eight weeks of no work, I found myself in the same position as many other Americans. I was in need of financial assistance for basics like food and other necessities.
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Like many other people, the impact of my financial situation started to take its toll on me. I sought help for my mental health and financial health. I reached out to several financial assistance programs in hopes of getting some relief. However, because of my status of being ‘employed’ and ‘middle-class’, I did not qualify and was denied. Learning I would need to lose my vehicle and exhaust my savings, which at that time, was only $82, I became desperate. I had no choice but to convince my doctor to approve my return to work. Even though we both knew I wasn’t fully healed. Unfortunately, it was my only option.
My story is not unique and five years later I was able to start providing financial relief to individuals and families experiencing similar unforeseen situations. It has been a rewarding experience to provide funds for utility bills, groceries, gas and other necessities through my organization. To date, I have been able to assist multiple families with paying for their housing and utilities. My organization’s goal is not only to provide financial relief to others who have had similar stories but to educate. Resile One will provide education and other resources to assist individuals and families prepare for financial hardships that may result from a medical emergency.
Yolanda Tyler
Founder / Executive Director
The Resile One Foundation
the why
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the next five years
The Resile One Foundation's vision will build our existing community footprint by focusing on the following:
1. Work up to providing short-term assistance and education to five families annually who are facing a medical hardship.
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2. Work with public schools and community partners towards promoting financial literacy to youth and adults.
3. Create partnerships with organizations and city officials to bring awareness of the need for relief and education to the middle class citizens who are facing medical hardships.
4. Conduct an annual scholarship fundraising event to award five students with a scholarship to be used to help attain their educational and professional goals.
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5. Build relationships with other organizations to Support their missions to bridge the gap in the communities.
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