The Tashane Way Foundation was formed in honor of Christopher Tashane Byrd, who was tragically killed on June 4, 2013, in the South Bronx, NY, as a victim of gun violence. Christopher will forever be 26 years old.

Christopher was a giant – larger than life. His smile was radiant, his personality infectious, and his love for life incomparable. The Tashane Way Foundation carries on his legacy by bringing healing and peace to our community through fellowship, education, and the arts.

Our mission statement is: **More Than The Four Corners™**. We aim to inspire the community to see beyond the four corners of their neighborhoods and realize the greater possibilities life has to offer.

Since this unimaginable loss, The Tashane Way Foundation has been committed to fulfilling charitable goals in Christopher’s name, ensuring his death is not in vain. In the year of his passing, 2013, we struggled to celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was Chris’s favorite holiday—he loved to eat! That same year, we decided to honor his memory by providing an entire Thanksgiving meal to a family in his name.

From 2014 to 2019, our impact grew, raising funds to feed over 350 families each year. Although we missed 2020 due to the pandemic, we came back stronger in 2021, purchasing 500 turkeys for the community and supporting a local food pantry. In 2022 & 2023, the Tashane Way team distributed more than 800 turkeys, combined.

We are reaching out to ask for your support for this important cause. The Tashane Way Team knows firsthand what it feels like to go without a meal, especially during the holidays. It’s an incredibly difficult time for families who cannot come together over a meal to celebrate. We strive to give families, big or small, their dignity back by alleviating the burden of providing for their Thanksgiving meal.

This effort goes beyond just a holiday meal; it’s about helping families bond over a meal that might otherwise be out of reach. It’s about ensuring children can enjoy this time with their loved ones, understand the importance of family, and realize how a sense of community can positively influence the direction of their lives, in line with our philosophy of **More Than The Four Corners™**.

We ask that you consider making a pledge to help support this meaningful event. This year, we hope to reach our goal of $10,000. Will you help us achieve it?

This year we are also accepting donations of non-perishable and canned food items. We will share drop off locations if you are interested in donating.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

With gratitude,
The Tashane Way Foundation

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2024 Tashane Way Thanksgiving Turkey & Pantry Fundraiser

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2024 Tashane Way Thanksgiving Turkey & Pantry Fundraiser

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