But something powerful happened in the aftermath. People didn’t wait for help. They became the help. Neighbors showed up for each other because that’s what community means around here. 

That spirit of action became the foundation of the Tucker Community Foundation (TCF). A place where anyone—no matter how much or how little they have—can pitch in, give back, and build something stronger than what came before.

More than 35 years later, the same energy fuels everything we do. We help people fund big ideas, support local changemakers, and open doors for those willing to walk through them.

We don’t do this alone, and we wouldn’t want to. The real work happens when students chase their future, nonprofits step up for their neighbors, and communities turn inspiration into action.

We’re just here to make sure they have the tools to do it.