Mission
Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative (TOPI) was brought forth by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and TANF Opportunity Act. This initiative will help individuals, families, and the state of Tennessee by creating a new vision for the Tennessee social safety net and is dedicated to helping low-income families grow beyond their vulnerabilities. TOPI empowers all Tennesseans by partnering with local organizations to reach deep into their communities and work shoulder to shoulder with individuals and families, growing their capacity to take on life’s challenges and reduce their dependence on the social safety net.
Connect
Connecting families to resources and wrap-around services, addressing and breaking down safety net silos. TOPI creates an easy-to-navigate system for low-income families to better support upward economic mobility.
Transform
Investing holistically in our community is a win for all Tennesseans. When families are encouraged and supported via resources, trainings, and education , it’s possible to successfully move beyond the need for state assistance. This transforms families’ lives and increases the state’s tax-base.
Empower
Providing guidance, education, and resources, empowering individuals and families to earn a living wage, become self-sufficient, and increase spending power. This upward mobility and empowerment positively affects local businesses and the state economy as a whole.