Access Equals Success

At The Tribe The Village, we believe that you are not defined by your circumstances or past. By seeing new parts of your community and the world we believe you can expand your horizon.
- Founder Walter ‘Tone’ Smith

About Us

A man with two young boys standing in a building corridor. The man has a beard and is wearing a navy blue suit jacket over a red and white checkered shirt. The boys are wearing white shirts with blue and white striped bow ties. The man has his arm around one of the boys. There is a sign in the background indicating the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

We are a non-profit organization committed to creating positive, transformative experiences for inner-city youth and their communities, connecting trained professionals, craftsman, business owners and community leaders to youth who have an interest in varying vocational and educational fields. Here, we bridge the gap between uncertainty and success, providing access to vital resources and motivated mentors while fostering cultural enrichment through workshops, community engagement, educational trips and much more. The Tribe invites you to become a part of our mission. Whether you are a mentor, a partner, or a supporter, together, we can empower our youth and community to reach their full potential, build stronger communities, and create a brighter future for those in our Tribe. Join us in making this vision a reality.

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