Our Story

Our Mission Statement

To provide a safe place for those in under-resourced areas while creating opportunities and transforming communities.

Our goal is to close the wealth gap and help provide a better quality of life among the clients that we serve.

What Does Shora Mean?

Interestingly, Shora is a word meaning safe place in Nigeria. Since Shora is a community asset that is volunteer driven and cares about East Knoxville.

About Shora's Founder and Executive Director

Tanika Harper is an East Tennessee entrepreneur who's mission is to uplift and elevate youth and young adults who lack the tools and resources needed to excel. She uses her platform to train, facilitate, encourage, and motivate.

Tanika has been in business for over 17 years and this has helped her gain access to social and financial resources that will help move economically challenged communities forward.

Board Members

Board Chair

Will Savage - Account Executive: Comcast

Board Secretary

Shaunda Jones - Nurse: Knox County Health Department

Members:

Jenn Borovy - Founder: Ten 10 Coaching

Brian Brooks - Founder: Eternal Marketing Group

Yvonne Lawrence - Substitute Teacher: Concord Christian

Nikita Hudson - Realtor: Keller Williams

Advisory Team:

Booth Andrews - Morehous Legal

Damon Rawls - Evergreen and Knox County Commissioner

Caesar Stair - Knox County Community Garden and Growers Alliance

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Call 865-505-1255