Making It Happen Foundation, Inc.
Stronger Youth. Stronger Community. A Better Virgin Islands.
The Make It Happen Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults across the U.S. Virgin Islands — through mentorship, life skills, community programs, and the power of storytelling.
make it happen foundation's 1st scholarship recipient
One Scholarship. One Student. One Powerful Reminder of Why We Do This.
Gelysia Anderson was the first student the Make It Happen Foundation publicly believed in. She took that belief to Howard University — and graduated.
Her story isn't just a milestone for us. It's a message to every young person in the USVI: your community sees you, and we're not giving up on you.
Gelysia Anderson graduates from howard university
T-off 4 tuition 2026
August 22 & 23, 2026 · Carambola Golf Club, St. Croix, USVI
Two days. One golf course. An entire community teeing off for a cause that matters.
The T-Off for Tuition is our annual benefit event — bringing together supporters, sponsors, and community members to raise funds for USVI youth programs. No golf experience required. Just a heart for the community.
Who we are
Rooted in the Virgin Islands. Built for Its Future.
The Make It Happen Foundation, Inc. is more than a nonprofit — it's a reflection of what this community is capable of when it comes together.
We were founded on the belief that every young person in the U.S. Virgin Islands deserves access to mentors who care, skills that last, and a community that invests in them. That belief drives everything we do.
Our programs span mentorship, leadership development, life skills training, community outreach, and media — because empowerment is not a single program. It's a culture we're building, together.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Empowerment
We believe in empowering the youth to take control of their futures.
Growth
We are committed to fostering personal and professional growth.
Strength
We aim to build Strength in the youth to navigate life's challenges.
Community
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive community.
Our Founder
Nykole Tyson — The Voice Behind the Movement.
Nykole Tyson has spent her career in places where community matters most — newsrooms, Senate offices, public health campaigns, and television sets reaching audiences across 19 countries.
A St. Croix native with a background in mass communication and journalism, Nykole built her career at BET, CBS, and the Caribbean Television Network TEMPO before founding NT Media Productions in 2011 — and with it, the globally recognized show I'm Making It Happen®.
The Make It Happen Foundation is the natural extension of everything she's stood for: using every tool, platform, and relationship available to invest in the people and communities that deserve it most.
SUPPORT OUR CAUSE
This Community Runs on People Like You.
The Make It Happen Foundation is powered by donors, volunteers, partners, and advocates who believe in the USVI's next generation. Whether you give your time, your resources, or your voice — every contribution builds something that lasts. Be part of what we're creating.
Featured Articles
The People Are Talking
Read how the Make It Happen Foundation is showing up in the Virgin Islands — one story at a time. From community fundraisers to student support initiatives, these articles highlight how together, we are creating opportunities and shaping brighter futures.
Nykole Tyson invites the community to the inaugural T-Off-4 Tuition Golf Benefit, a two-day event with a goal to raise scholarships and emergency financial aid for U.S. Virgin Islands students.
Nykole Tyson invites the community to the inaugural T-Off-4 Tuition Golf Benefit, a two-day event with a goal to raise scholarships and emergency financial aid for U.S. Virgin Islands students.
Contact Us
How can we help?
Whether you're a donor, a mentor, a business, a community member, or someone who simply believes the USVI's youth deserve better — there's a place for you here.
Reach out. We'd love to connect.
857-575-2865
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Meet Our Founder
Nykole Tyson
Nykole Tyson is a passionate media professional and community advocate from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. With a background in mass communication and journalism, Nykole has worked with major networks like BET, CBS, and Caribbean Television Network TEMPO. She has also made significant contributions in public service, serving as Director of Communications for a U.S. Virgin Islands senator and leading public relations for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health.
In 2011, Nykole founded NT Media Productions and created the hit TV show, "I'm Making It Happen®," which has inspired audiences around the world. As a mentor and advocate, she has dedicated her life to empowering young people, helping them build self-esteem and essential life skills. Through the Making It Happen Foundation, Nykole continues to inspire and uplift the next generation.