Tracey Lynn Foundation – Tracey Lynn Foundation

Join the Tracey Lynn Foundation in making a lasting impact through the $20.20 Campaign. Founded during the uncertainty of COVID-19, the mission was simple: serve, give, and uplift others. Inspired by a journey from Little Rock, Arkansas—and the legacy of Little Rock Central High School, where the Little Rock Nine courageously desegregated education in 1957—this initiative is rooted in resilience, equality, and opportunity. It supports education, literacy, and community outreach. With your gift of $20.20 (or more), we can provide scholarships, books, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities—proving that when we come together, small contributions create powerful change.

I had the privilege of visiting KinderCare to read my children’s book "Where Is My Pencil" and spend time with some amazing young learners. Moments like these remind me how powerful storytelling and education can be in shaping a child’s confidence and curiosity. All proceeds from the books sold during this visit were donated to the Tracey Lynn Foundation to support our mission of empowering youth, promoting literacy, and expanding educational opportunities for children in our community. It is always a blessing to see how one small moment can plant seeds that grow into lifelong learning.

This Holiday season, the Tracey Lynn Foundation had the joy of bringing a little extra magic to families at **T-Rex Playland in Norfolk, Virginia**. Known as a fun and exciting indoor play destination for children and families throughout Hampton Roads, T-Rex Playland provided the perfect setting for laughter, play, and holiday cheer. As part of our holiday fundraising efforts, the Tracey Lynn Foundation hired someone to dress as **Santa Claus** so children visiting T-Rex Playland could enjoy a festive experience, take photos, and celebrate the spirit of the season. Seeing the excitement on the children’s faces as they met Santa and shared their holiday wishes was truly heartwarming. Events like this are more than just fun—they help support the mission of the **Tracey Lynn Foundation**. Funds raised during this holiday activity help the foundation continue its work in the community, including supporting youth programs, literacy initiatives, scholarships, toy drives, and outreach efforts designed to uplift children and families. We are grateful to T-Rex Playland in Norfolk for providing a welcoming environment where families can come together, and where community partners like the Tracey Lynn Foundation can create meaningful moments that give back. Through events like these, we are reminded that even small moments of joy can make a lasting impact on a child’s life and help strengthen our community.

Adoniyahu Yashaahla, a dedicated student at Morgan State University, exemplifies the spirit of academic excellence and perseverance. As a member of the Class of 2028, Adoniyahu has demonstrated remarkable commitment to his education and personal growth. Throughout his academic journey, Adoniyahu has exhibited a strong passion for learning and a drive to succeed. Despite facing various challenges along the way, he has remained steadfast in his pursuit of knowledge and achievement. Adoniyahu's resilience and determination have earned him recognition not only among his peers but also within the faculty and staff at Morgan State University.

BECOMING MORE

She Believed, She Could, So...She DID.

A strong future starts with our students. Praycious Williams, a Booker T. Washington High School student, said in her interview with WTKR News 3 "Don't Let Anything Stop You". This same phrase was echoed by JK Rowling, (author of Harry Potter). Praycious, an adolescent with no father figure, being raised by a single struggling Congolesean mother with two kids defied all odds. Trying to survive in a world with a parent who relies on government support because options become inevitable, allows her to flourish in an ironic way.

Praycious' mother, a Congolese immigrant, traveled to the United States, independently at age nine. She made it a duty to make sure that her kids made good grades; That her kids would not be another black statistic and that they involved themselves into school activities rather than getting into the illegal things around them.

Praycious Williams did just that. She graduated in the top 10% of her class from Booker T. Washington High School, with a 4.0 grade point average and is currently attending Norfolk State University. Praycious believes that she is destined for greatness and that her journey is for a reason, and for that reason she will never give up. Praycious has definitely Defied The Odds and is Becoming More.