About TLOD
Motto: “Serving Youth and Adults”
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. was chartered in the state of Texas on September 8, 1964 as a non-profit educational, humanitarian organization with the following as charter members: Mrs. Franchell Boswell, Tyler, Texas; Mrs. Ina Bolton Brown, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Augusta R. Cash, Memphis, Tennessee; Major Ozell M. Dean, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Willie Lee Glass, Tyler, Texas; Mrs. La Verne R. Madlock, Tyler, Texas; Mrs. Ruth Payne Smith, Navasota, Texas; and Mrs. Georgia B. Presswood Nelson, Dallas, Texas. The vision and service of these eight dedicated women created the TLOD Story. TLOD operates under five major programmatic thrusts: Top Teens, Status of Women, Senior Citizens, Community Partnerships, and Community Beautification.
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Gotham Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., was established April 25, 1992 after 12 ladies recognized that their was a need in Nassau and Queens Counties. Over the past 32 years, Gotham Chapter has been a vital component to the communities of Queens and Nassau Counties. We answer the call through our programmatic thrusts as well as being pioneers supporting 100 suits for 100 Men, and starting the first Blessings in a back pack and Blessings in a purse for our partners.
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Our local partners are: St. John's University, The Greater Allen Cathedral, The Mary Brennan Inn, Perfecting Faith Ministry, Preparatory Academy for Writers, NCNW Queens County Section, NAACP, Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center and Lakeview Library. Our newest partner comes out of a national focus on Foster Care and transitioning out. We are excited to partner with Mercy First. Our National Partners include for Sickle Cell, Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Walk, Lupus, March for Babies, St. Jude's, Alzheimer's Walk, Light the Night, Walk with a Doc, and Girl Trek.
Please follow us on IG@TLODGotham and @GothamTopTeens. To learn more about the wonderful organization, please visit our national webpage, TLODinc.org
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Serving Youth, Seniors, Women and the Community
Our Mission
Serving youth and adults!
One TLOD, One Voice, Endless Possibilities!
We strive to serve in areas of need. We strive to make a community better by answering the call.
we strive to mentor teens and support their social, emotional and educational growth.
We support the community by providing resume writing and interview skills.
We provide healthy eating recipes and host gatherings for seniors.
