Toykea Jones Foundation

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My philanthropic work stems from my belief of giving back to the community that defined and shaped me.  Early in my childhood, I witnessed my mother, Alisa Young, volunteer on a daily basis at the local recreation center in Norfolk, VA. for more than ten years.  I knew from that moment that life wasn't about taking and receiving selfishly but about giving yourself to others for the betterment of that person.


Upon my graduation from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA., I was awarded over eight academic scholarships which allowed me to attend Old Dominion University (ODU) in 1999.  By 2005, I had graduated from ODU with a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Environmental Engineering.  Additionally, I became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., which is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.  

Our sisterhood has programs based upon our Five Point Programmatic Thrust:

  •  Economic Development
  •  Educational Development
  •  International Awareness and Involvement
  •  Physical and Mental Health
  •  Political Awareness and Involvement


In  2010, I partnered with ODU to create the Toykea S. Jones Endowed Scholarship in Engineering.  My second endowment began January 2014 under the Toykea S. Jones Endowed Scholarship in Supply Chain Management.  In September 2018, I created my third endowment, Toykea S. Jones Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry which will be awarded Fall 2019.  The financial aid office at ODU selects the recipient of all endowments.   

 

The Toykea S Jones Foundation Scholarship Application was created in 2012 to provide a high school student majoring in Engineering at a Virginia College or University, with a book stipend for two semesters.  The TSJ Foundation Selection Committee selects the recipient of the annual foundation scholarship. 


Additionally, I believe the stronger our youth are, the better prepared they will be as future leaders. As such, in the summer of 2018, I partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of America to create the Toykea Jones Boys & Girls Club Scholarship. 


My membership with the Advisory Board for the College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University began in 2012 and ended July 1, 2016.  On July 1, 2016, I joined the Board of Visitors at Old Dominion University with an appointment through 2020.  The 17 member board, appointed by the Governor, is responsible to serve as the body responsible for the University in areas such as University Mission, Strategic Planning, University Budget, Academic Integrity, Student Quality of Life and Academic Advancement.

Thank you for your continued support, 

Toykea