The Minor Consortium Group Foundation

About the Organization

Organization category

Public Charity

Country / State

United States / Texas

Mission

The Minor Consortium Group Foundation restores hope and builds stronger lives by empowering veterans, military families, individuals experiencing grief and loss, and underserved communities through veteran navigation, grief recovery, family resilience, suicide prevention education, community outreach, and strategic partnerships.

Programs or services

Veteran Navigation and resource connection; grief recovery programs; family resilience initiatives; suicide prevention education; community workshops; support groups; referrals and warm handoffs; volunteer engagement; community partnerships.

Detailed programs

The Minor Consortium Group Foundation's Pathways to Healing Collective delivers community-based programs that strengthen protective factors associated with resilience, hope, connectedness, and long-term wellness. Core services include veteran navigation and resource connection, grief recovery education and support, family resilience initiatives, suicide prevention education, mentoring, peer support, community outreach, workshops, volunteer engagement, faith and community partnerships, and warm referrals to trusted community resources. Programs are evidence-informed, relationship-centered, and designed to complement—not replace—clinical behavioral health services.

Target Audience

Veterans, miliary families, caregivers, individuals experiencing grief and loss, underserved communities, adults, families, community organizations, faith-based partners, volunteers, and community leaders.

Geographic Focus

United States, Texas (USA), Dallas County (TX), Addison (TX), Allen (TX), Bedford (TX), Cedar Hill (TX), Dallas (TX), Duncanville (TX), Fort Worth (TX), Lancaster (TX), Mesquite (TX), Red Oak (TX), Waxahachie (TX)

Current projects

Current initiatives include the Pathways to Healing Collective, expansion of veteran navigation and peer support services, grief recovery workshops and support groups, family resilience programming, suicide prevention education, community outreach events, volunteer recruitment and training, strategic partnership development, and pursuit of federal, state, foundation, and corporate funding to expand community impact throughout North Texas. Also, Implementation of an assistive technology initiative supporting eligible blind veterans through the distribution and training of AI-enabled wearable technology in collaboration with national corporate supporters.

Organization goals

TMCGF's goal is to restore hope and build stronger communities by expanding access to community-based support services for veterans, military families, caregivers, grieving individuals, and underserved populations. The organization seeks to strengthen protective factors that reduce isolation, improve connectedness, increase resilience, foster healthy relationships, and create sustainable pathways to healing through collaboration, education, mentoring, and community partnerships.

Leadership

Dr. Andre M. Minor, Ph.D., Founder, President & Executive Director, provides strategic leadership, governance, grant development, community partnerships, and organizational oversight. Nicole M. Minor, M.S., Co-Founder, Vice President & Program Director, leads program development, grief recovery initiatives, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and service delivery. Together, they bring extensive experience in veteran outreach, nonprofit leadership, higher education, public health, mentoring, family empowerment, and community collaboration.

Strategic priorities

Expand veteran navigation, grief recovery, family resilience, and community outreach while increasing access to innovative assistive technologies, strengthening corporate partnerships, expanding volunteer engagement, and building sustainable funding to serve veterans and underserved communities throughout Texas. TMCGF leverages cloud-based nonprofit technologies and strategic technology partnerships to enhance service delivery. Current capabilities include QuickBooks Online Nonprofit, Microsoft 365, secure cloud collaboration tools, digital communications, and participation in innovative assistive technology initiatives such as Meta's Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses for Veterans program.

Organizational capacity

The Minor Consortium Group Foundation (TMCGF) has established a strong organizational foundation to responsibly manage and sustain community-based programs. The Foundation is led by experienced nonprofit, technology, higher education, veteran, and community leaders with extensive backgrounds in strategic planning, program development, financial stewardship, grant management, and partnership building. TMCGF utilizes professional governance practices, Board oversight, QuickBooks Online Nonprofit for financial management, Microsoft 365 and secure cloud-based technologies for collaboration, and documented policies that support accountability and transparency. Through strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, faith communities, educational institutions, healthcare providers, veteran service organizations, corporate supporters, and public agencies, TMCGF expands its capacity to deliver high-quality services. The Foundation's scalable operating model, commitment to continuous improvement, and focus on measurable outcomes position the organization to effectively manage foundation, corporate, state, and federal grant funding while delivering lasting community impact.

Funding Needs

Grant categories you're seeking

Aging and Seniors, Capital Funding, Community and Economic Development, Community Services, Conflict Resolution, Disabilities, Education, Entrepreneurs and Startups, Faith Based, Health and Medical, Mental Health, Operating Support, Research and Evaluation, Technology, Veterans and Military, Women, Women-Owned Startups and Businesses

Funding needs

TMCGF is seeking funding to support program staffing, veteran navigation services, grief recovery programming, family resilience initiatives, community outreach, volunteer training, educational workshops, participant support services, technology infrastructure, program evaluation, transportation assistance, organizational capacity building, and long-term sustainability.

Impact & Recognition

Outcomes and impact

TMCGF measures success by improvements in access to community resources, increased community engagement, strengthened protective factors, participant satisfaction, and expanded collaboration among community partners. Program outcomes include increased veteran connections to services, improved family resilience, expanded grief recovery education, increased volunteer participation, enhanced community awareness, and stronger partnerships that improve long-term quality of life for veterans, military families, caregivers, grieving individuals, and underserved communities. As programs mature, TMCGF will continue to implement formal performance measurement and outcome evaluation processes to demonstrate measurable community impact.

Success stories

TMCGF was selected to participate in Meta's Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses for Veterans initiative, receiving approval to distribute AI-enabled assistive technology to eligible blind veterans while providing training and ongoing community support. This initiative demonstrates TMCGF's ability to develop innovative partnerships that expand access to emerging technologies for veterans.

Organization achievements

The Minor Consortium Group Foundation has established a strong organizational foundation through IRS recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity, implementation of comprehensive governance and financial management systems, and development of evidence-informed community programs. The organization has built strategic collaborations across nonprofit, faith-based, educational, veteran, healthcare, and technology sectors to strengthen services for veterans, military families, grieving individuals, caregivers, and underserved communities. TMCGF has also been approved to participate in Meta's Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses for Veterans initiative, expanding access to innovative assistive technologies for eligible blind veterans.

Major funders

Founder Contributions; Individual Donors; Community Support; Approved Corporate In-Kind Technology Partners (including Meta's Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses for Veterans program)

Partnerships & Collaborations

The Minor Consortium Group Foundation (TMCGF) believes lasting community impact is achieved through collaboration. We actively partner with veteran service organizations, faith communities, healthcare providers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and corporate partners to deliver coordinated services. Current and developing collaborations include veteran outreach initiatives, grief recovery programming, family resilience efforts, volunteer engagement, community education, and innovative technology initiatives such as Meta's Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses for Veterans program. TMCGF continues to expand partnerships that improve access to resources, strengthen communities, and create sustainable solutions for veterans, military families, caregivers, and underserved populations.

Sustainability, dissemination & replicability

TMCGF is committed to building sustainable community programs through diversified funding, strategic partnerships, volunteer engagement, responsible financial stewardship, and continuous program evaluation. Programs are intentionally designed to be scalable and adaptable so they may be replicated in additional communities as organizational capacity grows. Educational resources, workshops, community partnerships, and evidence-informed practices enable successful dissemination while maintaining consistent quality and community responsiveness. Long-term sustainability is supported through foundation grants, corporate giving, government funding, charitable contributions, and collaborative partnerships.

Internal checks & balances to prevent fraud

The Minor Consortium Group Foundation maintains strong internal governance and financial oversight through documented policies, Board oversight, segregation of financial responsibilities whenever practicable, transparent financial reporting, and secure cloud-based accounting using QuickBooks Online Nonprofit. Financial records are reviewed regularly, supporting documentation is maintained for expenditures, and organizational decisions are guided by approved bylaws, governance policies, and ethical standards. TMCGF is committed to accountability, transparency, responsible stewardship of charitable resources, and compliance with applicable federal and state nonprofit requirements.

Get Involved

How can volunteers get involved?

Volunteers are essential to TMCGF's mission. Opportunities include community outreach, veteran support, grief recovery programs, workshops, mentoring, event support, administrative assistance, fundraising, marketing, technology support, faith and community engagement, and professional services. TMCGF welcomes individuals, civic organizations, businesses, students, veterans, and faith communities who are committed to serving others and strengthening their communities through meaningful volunteer service.

How can donors support your mission?

Financial contributions enable TMCGF to expand veteran navigation services, grief recovery education, family resilience initiatives, community outreach, volunteer development, assistive technology access, and educational programming. Donations also support organizational capacity, technology, program evaluation, participant assistance, and long-term sustainability. Every contribution helps restore hope, strengthen lives, and increase access to resources for veterans, military families, grieving individuals, and underserved communities.

Do you accept partnerships?

Yes. TMCGF actively seeks collaborative partnerships with nonprofit organizations, veteran service organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, businesses, foundations, government agencies, and community leaders. We believe sustainable community impact is achieved through collaboration and welcome opportunities to develop innovative partnerships that expand services, share resources, and strengthen communities.

Are you seeking board members?

Yes. TMCGF welcomes inquiries from individuals who are passionate about community service and who bring expertise in nonprofit leadership, finance, legal affairs, healthcare, veteran services, behavioral health, education, technology, fundraising, marketing, business development, and strategic planning. Prospective board members should demonstrate a commitment to ethical leadership, community collaboration, and advancing the Foundation's mission.

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