I like to think of myself as one of Tyra Banks’ biggest fans. I DVR every episode of her talk show. 
I have been an avid watcher of America’s Next Top Model since cycle three aired (that translates to season three for all of you who are not fans.) I also admire her style and confidence. Those two traits describe the model Tyra. What I love most about Tyra, the person, is her ability to uplift women. It shows the world how genuine and caring she is.
If you have ever watched The Tyra Banks Show, you have seen what she does to help motivate women and build their confidence. She has touched on issues of teen pregnancy, weight and body image and personal and career success.
Tyra is the founder of the TZONE Foundation. The foundation was established to uplift young girls and women. This video below is of Tyra explaining TZONE and why it is important to her.
TZONE raises money and provides grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit low-income and disadvantaged girls. Some of the organizations that TZONE has granted money to are the Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York City, Girls in the Game housed in Chicago and the Sadie Nash Leadership Project from Brooklyn.
TZONE will only fund organizations that support its mission. An organization must support positive body image, self esteem, healthy living and appreciation for diversity, just to name a few. These issues are personally important to Tyra. By watching her shows and reading magazine articles about her, you know that these are issues she is truly passionate about.
In most cases, organizations can’t reach their goals. The reason may be a lack of funding. Tyra realizes this and started this organization to make sure organizations that were striving for female advancement are successful at helping young girls reach their potential.
November 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm
[...] about the issue, I just don’t think she has a passion for it. Take Tyra Banks for example ( I wrote a post on her), she is truly passionate about empowering women. If you’ve ever watched her talk show or [...]
November 23, 2008 at 9:15 pm
After reading the above post and blog, I believe that the Tzone Foundation needs to allow more organizations to make contributions. I understand that Tzone has strict guidelines but this is not helping them to raise any money. I truly believe that Tyra wants to help the less fortunate but to do this, you need a lot of money.
November 24, 2008 at 4:32 am
Actually, Nate, TZONE does allow any and everyone to make a donation. Here is a link to where you can donate,
https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=5209
The strict guidelines you are referring to are for organizations who want to receive a grant from TZONE. The guidelines are in place to ensure that all organizations that receive funding from TZONE are legit and support the same values.