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Scaling Brain Health Access for Social Impact

Culturally grounded brain-health literacy, culinary wellness, and community resilience for women and children.

Who We  Are

Scaling Brain Health Access for Social Impact 

Culturally grounded brain-health literacy, culinary wellness, and community resilience for women and children.

About Us

Our Story:  Strength, Advocacy, and Community

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We expand brain-health access through culturally grounded education and wellness programs that strengthen families and communities.

 

Our mission is simple: make brain health understandable, accessible, and empowering for everyone.

Reaching New Heights


In our first year as a nonprofit, The Thriving Brain & Development Project Inc. established a strong foundation and delivered meaningful, community-centered impact.

What began as a vision anchored in cultural intelligence and health equity has quickly evolved into a high-performing organization with disciplined execution, strategic partnerships, and early momentum.

Year 1 Highlights

  • 53 books distributed, expanding culturally grounded brain-health literacy.

  • $2,500 invested to bring The Bayou Bounce™ to completion.

  • Cross-sector partnerships with healthcare, education, and wellness leaders.

  • Culinary wellness activations through Roots & Rhythms™ and Eat Well, Be Well™.

  • Youth engagement through NeuroSeeds™, integrating brain health and STEAM.

  • High-impact community touchpoints via StoryMaps, workshops, and volunteer-driven outreach.
     

Positioned for Scalable Growth
This first year demonstrates the power of culturally aligned programming to build trust, strengthen engagement, and drive long-term impact.

We are prepared to expand partnerships, diversify funding, and accelerate our national footprint. The momentum is clear—and we are only getting started.

53 Books

The Bayou Bounce

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Book Illustrations in partnership with

$2500

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Eat Well Be Well Cooking sessions in partnership with CVS Aetna 

160 Participants

5 Developing Partnterships

  • Columbia University Neurology 

  • Parkinson’s Foundation Research Advocacy

  • Michael J. Fox Foundation 

  • CVS/Aetna 

  • Prime IV Hydration 

Our Services

Eat Well, Be Well™

A culturally grounded culinary wellness program led by Chef Traci Vincent Druilhet — blending nutrition, brain health, and community engagement.

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Brain Health Literacy Book Distribution

Distribute the Bayou Bounce SEL illustrated book with relatable content.  The book is uplifting and fun to read.

Brain Health Empowerment and Writing Retreat

Hands-on sessions for families, caregivers, and community leaders to build confidence in understanding have tools tools to navagate brain health.

Rooted in Rhythm , Bayou Bounce Cooking Experience 

Chef Traci Vincent Druilhet and Tyaisha Blount-Dillon cooking gut healthy gumbo!  
December 12th

At The TBD Project Inc.,
We believe that culturally centered care is more than needed — it is survival. Our work stands as proof that when communities are seen, heard, and equipped with knowledge, they do more than survive — they thrive.
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