Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF)

Lead Partner: Steve Ness

 TKF was formed in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20-year-old SDSU Art Student, was senselessly shot and killed by 14 year old gang member Tony Hicks. Believing that there were “victims on both ends of the gun,” Tariq’s father, Azim Khamisa, reached out in forgiveness to Tony’s grandfather and guardian, Ples Felix. They became the founders of what is now TKF.TKF presents violence prevention programs to thousands of children and youth about the pain and loss that accompany violence, the power of choice, and the importance of forgiveness. TKF’s major programs include school-based violence awareness assemblies, violence prevention curriculum, leadership and character development curriculum, and community based mentoring programs. With help from SDSVP, TKF plans to strengthen organizational capacity in the following areas: Finance, PR and Marketing and Business Operations.

“My greatest reward is working with these incredible Partners who are helping us move to the next level. They are critical to our growth and long-term success.”
-Lisa Grogan, President and CEO

4025 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 955-8777
http://tkf.org