Across the Globe
We Are United in Our Dedication to Meeting the Basic Needs of a Human.
Who We Are
We work together with our dedicated Board Members, and committees to help those less fortunate in our communities
We help provide essentials, helping hands, and lifestyle education to improve peoples current situations and provide solutions that are meant to propel them forward, by equipping them with resources and tools to improve their lives. Our goal is to always meet people where they are and direct them to the proper resources that are beneficial for them to reach their next level. Everyone on our Board and on our committees are not only people who walk the walk but also talk the talk. We ensure that everyone has a heart for serving others without judgement.
The Board
Brandi Sturdivant is co-founder of the non-profit, right out of college she was inspired to start TAFES to help educate people about health. She is a licensed Massage Therapist, and started her own organic self care line. Gaining more life experience she has decided to expand the mission of TAFES to help people who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, and helplessness. As someone who experienced the trauma of dealing with a chronically ill parent she has a passion for helping those experiencing trauma to find peace in their storm.
Beth Sturdivant is co-founder of TAFES, a survivor of Electro Magnetic Sickness and a published author. She has been a successful entrepreneur; holding the title as the youngest bail bondswoman in Mecklenburg county at the age of 20 to own her own company. She was a Subway franchisee owner, hair salon owner, coffee shop owner. She now helps educate people on health, entrepreneurship, and provides wellness consulting to those who are in extreme life situations.
Jennifer Pippin has been a part of TAFES since we were founded in 2012. She is a award winning architect and specializes in green home designs and using the beauty of nature to enhance her designs. She has won many awards and has been featured in many popular Magazines and on TV. She has a passion for health and lending a helping hand to whoever might need one. We are happy to have her a part of the board.
Johnny Sturdivant is a native to Charlotte, NC. He grew up in Piedmont Courts in the projects. Today he is a successful entrepreneur. He was co owner in Subway restaurants for more than 15 years and now operates a successful trucking company for 5 years now. In his free time he enjoys watching sports, spending time with his grandkids, and traveling. He has a passion to inspire those who came from the same background as him and be a part of something that is bigger than himself.
Lisa Knox is an example of God’s grace and mercy. We are so happy to have her as part of our board. She is our newest member, she has a non-profit of her own, which she founded in 2003. She uses her testimony of being a prior addict to street drugs and living on the streets as homeless. This allows her to bring hope to those who feel there was no way out. She is very passionate to being out on the streets and sharing her love for Jesus every week. having Jesus in her life brought her out of her darkness to becoming the beacon of light she is today for others.
Our Approach
We Meet the Basic Needs of our Community
We pride ourselves in serving the community directly. What does that mean, that means we get out on the streets and serve by building relationships with the people, and getting to know them and their needs.
We conduct one on one lifestyle counseling for those who are seeking to live healthier lifestyles that prevent poverty and illness. We set up educational resources that are accessible and meet people where they are at on their journey.
We will always seek to be hands on, deliver all donations and wisely shop for the items they need. Our board is very involved in participating in all the programs we have created and building relationships with those in need in the communities we serve. We believe this shows love and compassion which in turn goes a long way in the hearts of those we assist.
The 2022 Calendar will be full of home cooked meals delivered, as well as fundraising activities that volunteers and benefactors can participate in to help lend a hand in serving these communities.
Our Mission
A world without victims of generation patterns causing poverty and illness.
Our Vision
The Academy For Environmental Sickness provides emergency assistance to people who are experiencing poverty, hardships, and chronic illness by giving necessities, addressing the root causes, sharing tools, and educational resources to create true rehabilitation.
Our Core Values
- Respect: We believe all people should be treated with Dignity & Respect
- Mentorship: We believe all people need a support system to reach true potential.
- Unity: We believe that to accomplish a better world we must work together.
- Understanding: To meet people where they are at and encourage growth.
- Learning: We believe that continuous education is essential for creating healthier habits and lifestyles.
Committee Leaders
Deborah Pixley Hooper serves as TAFES chair our Donation Committee. Concurrently, she is head of investor relations for a health and wellness company. Deborah’s Fundraising experience began at North America Marketing Systems in Denver, CO in 2000. Deb loves golfing, gardening, hiking and outdoor activities. This vibrant mother of two adult children lives in Kentucky where her children are. She is an empathetic person with a deep compassion for the less fortunate; and possess traits that equip her to be the right fit with TAFES goal of caring for the homeless, elderly, and chronically ill.
Kelly is a native from Charlotte, NC and has a passion to be involved in community outreach of the Queen City. For nine years she held district positions with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. She was also a Girl Scout leader of Troop 2927 for 5 years. As a believer in Christ she believes in helping those in need and giving back to the community. She finds joy and fulfillment in being able to provide Christ like love to everyone she encounters. She looks forward to working with you to help grow the community outreach of the Queen City into more than its ever been. Now she looks forward to bring her skills and compassion to help TAFES serve the community
Troy Danella is a Web Designer, Application Architect, Application Developer, Database Administrator, Network Administrator and Project Manager in a wide variety of businesses. Troy has been an inspiration in helping the homeless for years. Troy has allowed one person at a time in his home and helped rehabilitate each individual until they are able to stand on their own two feet and maintain stability in their own home.
Elizabeth Lee is a Charlotte native, who graduated for Queens University. She currently lives in Wesley Chapel,NC with her husband of 27 years. She has had a very successful career as a project manager for the government and Novant Health. She has always been passionate about helping in the community and has served over 25 years volunteering in various community youth programs and her church. For three years she held the position of Adjutant with the Mecklenburg County Young Marines and currently serves as the Nursery Director at her church. Elizabeth is happy to join The Academy For Environmental Sickness and help expand our reach and put her project management skills to use and help those who are less fortunate.
Partners
