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HISTORY:
TRAUMA INFORMED COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
planting the seed
The seed was planted when the Crossville Rotary Clubs learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the economic, health, and well-being impact of ACEs on people and communities in Tennessee and Cumberland County.
nurturing growth
As the idea began to grow, it was nourished by the two ACEs Rotary Grant in 2020-2021. The primary goal of the grant was to create a sustainable, multidisciplinary, collaborative framework to build a trauma informed and resilient community.
roots deepen
In May 2021, the Trauma-Informed Community Alliance (T.I.C.A) was formed consisting of a network of partners from multiple sectors dedicated to developing a community-wide trauma-informed system of care. In 2022, TICA recieved their 501c3 and were designated as nonprofit.
sprouting change
In 2024, TICA had the opportunity to apply for and was approved for a County Opioid Abatement Grant. This funding allowed TICA to hire a Program Coordinator, marking a significant step toward expanding initiatives and strengthening the organization’s impact in the community. With this support, TICA is now positioned to grow its efforts and further its mission of building a trauma-informed and resilient Cumberland County.
