Getting Our Babies To College 101

04/21/2026

01/30/2026

We are beyond excited for everything ahead as 1000 Ties continues to transform the lives of young men across the country. From our male-facilitated program for young men, led by our very own Trayvon Porter award-winning philanthropist and nationally rated chess player, to our powerful 1000 Ties to Literacy in Leadership Tour, 2026 is shaping up to be life-changing.📚♟️ The Literacy in Leadership Tour is officially booking nationwide bringing inspiration, literacy, leadership, and real-world empowerment directly to students and communities.We’re coming to Ohio, Georgia, Baltimore, and MORE — and this is only the beginning!🎤 Special guest appearances include our CEO, Jowan Moss, nationally recognized award-winning author and leader, joining the tour to pour wisdom, purpose, and vision into the next generation.This interactive experience doesn’t just empower young men it builds community partnerships, strengthens leadership skills, and has already proven to be a life-changing experience for students nationwide.🚨 Schools, organizations, and community leaders you do NOT want to miss this.📩 Contact us today to bring this phenomenal experience to your students and community!🌐 www.1000ties.net📧 [email protected] future is bright. The mission is strong and the impact is real. 💪🏾✨ ChangingLives

12/17/2025

📣 Community Partners Wanted! | 1000 Ties
1000 Ties is looking for FOUR school partners to host a Family Resource Drive-Up Event during the last week of April!
✔️ No cost to your school
✔️ We bring all resources & community partners
✔️ Fun additions like a bouncy house and/or game truck
We’re seeking schools with:
🚗 A clear drive-up area (front or back of the building)
🎪 An open space for family-friendly activities
This opportunity is open to any school district in Northeast Ohio. Help us support families while creating a fun, impactful community event!

07/21/2025

🚨 Now Accepting New Clients! 🚨

I Dream Communications is excited to welcome new clients ready to elevate their brand and amplify their voice. We specialize in:

✅ Public Relations
✅ Media Strategy Development & Media Buys
✅ Website Development & Management
✅ Event Planning
✅ New Service: Grant Writing

Let’s bring your vision to life!
📩 Contact us today to learn more or book a consultation: [email protected]

07/09/2025

📣 School Administrators bring the Level Up Middle School Program to YOUR Campus!

Empower your students with a transformative 3-day-a-week after-school experience featuring:
🤝 1000 Ties – Leadership & professional development
🎓 Getting Our Baby to College 101 – Early college & career readiness
♟️ Chess with Big Tray – Strategic thinking & life skills through chess

✅ We come to your location
✅ Engaging facilitators & hands-on learning
✅ Includes STEM-based activities
✅ Designed for middle school scholars

📆 Book now spaces will fill up fast!
📩 Contact us at [email protected] for more info and scheduling.

Let’s partner to build confident, college-bound leaders one school at a time! 🚀📚♟️

06/16/2025

👔📚 1000 Ties to Greatness: Literacy & Leadership Summit 📚👔
After launching in Baltimore, MD, we’re taking the movement nationwide, bringing 1000 Ties to Greatness to K–8 schools across the country! 🌟

This one-of-a-kind summit is designed to empower students through literacy, leadership, and life skills that leave a lasting impact.

🎤 Featuring:

🔹 Jowan Smith – Award-winning author of the International Impact Award-winning book, which she personally reads with students during the summit.
As seen on MSNBC, Fox 8, and The Jennifer Hudson Show, Jowan uses storytelling to spark purpose, self-worth, and literacy engagement.

🔹 Trayvon Porter – Motivational speaker and chess coach who brings strategy, focus, and leadership lessons to life through powerful stories and chess-based exercises.
His mission: bridge the gap between communities and schools while building future leaders from the inside out.

🔹 The signature 1000 Ties experience – Teaching young men how to tie ties, shake hands with confidence, and walk with pride and purpose.

📅 Now booking K–8 schools across the country!
📧 Email: [email protected] to bring this powerful program to your school.

Let’s give students the tools to lead, read, and rise. 💪🏾✨

06/13/2025

📚✨ Bring Author Jowan Smith to Your School or Youth Organization This Summer! ✨📚

Looking for an unforgettable experience that blends literacy and hands-on learning? Book a live reading with author Jowan Smith perfect for schools, camps, and youth groups!

🎉 Ask about our great bulk rates!
🍦 Bonus STEM Add-On: Children get to make their own ice cream a fun and educational treat!

Spots are filling fast for summer, so don’t wait!

📲 Visit www.jowansmith.com to learn more or contact us today to book your event.

06/07/2025

I truly enjoy using my gifts to empower others especially the young men in our program. There aren’t many places where your child can receive free interview and media training, but that’s one of the unique benefits we proudly offer.

With over 20 years of experience in media, public relations, and public speaking, I use my skills to help our young men grow into confident, powerful communicators. Watching them develop into strong public speakers brings me so much joy and I offer this training at absolutely no cost.

This is more than a program it’s part of my purpose. I’m so blessed to be able to pour into these young men and help shape their futures using the gifts I’ve been blessed with.
I’m honored to walk beside them as they grow into leaders. 💙

06/02/2025

1,000 Ties to Greatness Tour is an impactful community-centered event designed to bridge the gap between scholars and local leaders, professionals, and role
models. This tour builds meaningful partnerships while giving community members the opportunity to pour into the next generation. Our young men need to know they have a village around them and this event shows them just that.

Known for its hands-on activities, high energy, and fun atmosphere, the tour offers youth a chance to learn life skills, build confidence, and connect with their community in a powerful way.

Our keynote speaker,
Trayvon Porter a nationally rated chess player and dynamic youth speaker uses his relatable approach to teach life lessons and social-emotional skills that resonate with young minds. Joining him is our CEO,
Jowan Smith an award-winning author and nationally recognized speaker who brings unmatched energy, love, and a wealth of knowledge to every audience.

The tour also includes a special literacy experience for K–5th grade scholars, where Jowan reads her award-winning books followed by an engaging Q&A session. Families are encouraged to attend, making this event a celebration of community, leadership, and literacy for all ages.

Tour dates are filling up quickly, so don’t miss the chance to bring this powerful experience to your district.

Contact us today to reserve your spot, request rates, and get more information:

📧 [email protected]

We look forward to partnering with you to inspire and empower your scholars!

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05/25/2025

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Jowan Smith featured on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" -- Clip from Fox 8 News at Noon