Welcome
Empowering African American/Black Women and Girls in Our Communi-Teas
Donate today and help to make a difference!
About Spilling the Tea INC
Our Story
Spilling the Tea, Inc., also known as Spilling the Tea, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization founded in 2024 by a woman with a vision. She recognized a need for more support services in the local area that served HER underserved community of African American and Black women and girls with unaddressed trauma. She decided to get involved, and what began as a thought evolved into a dream and is now a realiTEA!
Our Mission
To empower African American/Black women and girls through trauma-informed education and supportive experiences that promote healing, resilience, and pathways to thrive.
Our Impact Goals
At Spilling the Tea, we focus on educational and empowerment activities rooted in our "Trauma Tree", a framework that helps us explore and address the deep-rooted challenges caused by trauma.
We are proud of the impact we’re making in the lives of the women and girls we serve. We help them overcome trauma-related barriers, build resilience, and reach their personal and professional goals, while remaining committed to creating lasting, transformative change in our communities.
types of trauma
Like a tree, trauma is deeply rooted. Light is essential to tree growth. When we confront our traumas, we are shedding light on our experiences that may be hindering our growth.
Let's grow together!
video resources on trauma impacting black women
PBS: Psychologist discusses how generational trauma affects Black women
NBC News: Addressing The Mental Health And Trauma Black Women Face In America
NBC News: Addressing The Mental Health And Trauma Black Women Face In America
Click Here to Watch:
NBC News: Addressing The Mental Health And Trauma Black Women Face In America
NBC News: Addressing The Mental Health And Trauma Black Women Face In America
NBC News: Addressing The Mental Health And Trauma Black Women Face In America
A FEW highlights OF our "why"
Our Focus
To connect African American/Black women and girls with educational resources that address trauma-related barriers to wellness and financial success.
Health & Wellness
According to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is the #1 killer of Black women, and stroke is the #3 killer. African American women develop high blood pressure earlier in life and have higher average blood pressures compared with other women.
According to a 2022 study by the National Institutes of Health, it states that “Black women living in Prince George’s (PG) County, Maryland, have high rates of overweight and obesity. Obesity significantly impacts Black women, leading to poor physical and mental health, decreased social well-being, and a financial strain on the healthcare system."
Financial Literacy
Studies show that
Black women experience financial abuse when actions or policies conflate their inherent value with their monetary net worth and disregard present and past experiences of financial oppression and harm.
spilling the tea INC's outlook
Our Philosophy
Our Sustainability
Our Sustainability
At Spilling the Tea, our philosophy is that everyone deserves access to quality community support services. We approach each person with compassion, respect, and empathy, and are dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.
Our Sustainability
Our Sustainability
Our Sustainability
We are committed to creating a sustainable, positive social impact by investing in the communities we serve. Through the collective talents of our board members, dedicated volunteers, and strategic partnerships, we position our organization for long-term operational excellence and meaningful change.
Spilling the Tea INC'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD members
Kimberly Sanford
Executive Director
Stacey Bailey-Townsend
Board President
Chinelle Augustin
Treasurer
Brenda Gilbert
Secretary
Jenea Sanford-Hutchinson
Board Member/Director of Marketing
Ashley Davis
Board Member
Kioma Renaud
Board Member
We can thrive with your support!
Your support is the heart of our mission. Every donation helps us empower women and girls in our community to overcome barriers and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your generosity.