Uplifting Communities, Empowering the Next Generation
The Legacy Initiative is a dedicated public charity on a mission to ignite potential and dissolve barriers for youth in underserved neighborhoods. Since 2009, we have been serving the spirit, soul, and body of our community through holistic mentorship, essential hunger relief, and sustainable development programs. Together, we are building a lasting foundation where every individual is nourished, empowered, and equipped to lead.
The Heart Behind The Legacy Initiative
Deon Clark
President & Founder
Deon founded The Legacy Initiative out of a deep conviction that developing our youth, and ensuring that community members have their basic needs met, is the cornerstone of community stability. His passion for this work stems from his own personal upbringing and experiences, and his belief that one's starting point does not determine one's ultimate Legacy.
Elizabeth Clark
Secretaryy & Co-Founder
Elizabeth started this mission to create spaces where youth could find purpose beyond their circumstances. She understood that to truly help the youth, we must address their Spirit, Soul and Body. This belief has led her to create SSB Life Coaching, as well as Martha's Bowl'd and Blessed, a mobile soup kitchen serving those in need.
Joshua Olatunde
Board Member
Joshua has served as a Board Member for TLI for over a decade. He is deeply committed to ensuring every child has a strong foundational education. As such, he is the creator of the Kool Kidz education program, as well as the Founder and CEO of Kool Kidz daycare centers in Syracuse, NY.