Founded in 2001 by citizens of Thomasville who were concerned with the disparity of health-related preventive services, educational enrichment opportunities, and economic challenges that faced the underserved and minority populations in their community, TCRC opened its doors. Its original 16-member Board included 10 women, 3 men and 3 teens. Its services are rendered to enhance the lives of children and families by providing academic support, promoting healthy living, increasing environmental awareness, instilling life skills, promoting economic empowerment and reinforcing community responsibility. Additionally, TCRC houses a “Community Wellness Center” through which adults can receive free preventive health screenings, and adolescents receive reproductive health education and clinical services.