HISTORY
Writing the Vision & Running With It
OneSource Learning and Development Center, founded by Tonya Alston on August 3, 2011, in North Carolina, originally aimed to educate adolescents in K-12, teens, and families on teen pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, and reducing health disparities, and risky behaviors. The organization provided comprehensive supportive services, including housing, food, transportation, and financial assistance. Over time, its mission expanded to include pregnant and parenting teens, fathers having a presence in their child(ren) lives, ensuring optimal outcomes for both parents and their children.
Recognizing the challenges faced by many displaced teens, OneSource partnered to offer temporary housing solutions that would lead to stable housing. Understanding the significance of Early Child Development, the organization provided parents with in-home and off-site services, emphasizing Health & Wellness, Physical Development, Cognition, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Communication, and School Readiness.
On March 8, 2017, OneSource transitioned to Georgia, officially launching its programs to the public in October 2019. The organization continues to forge strong partnerships throughout Georgia, diligently pursuing its mission while extending services across the state. The overarching vision is to establish Centers nationally and internationally.
Fast forward to the present, and Tonya's dedication has yielded remarkable results. Tonya's journey exemplifies resilience, determination, and the transformative power of unwavering commitment to one's goals.
Tonya has triumphed over a physically, emotionally, and verbally abusive relationship, transforming adversity into purpose. As a single mother, she used her experiences to build a community-centered organization dedicated to supporting individuals who possess the determination to succeed, overcome obstacles, and change the trajectory of their lives.
She firmly believes that with education, awareness, access, and opportunity, every person has the ability to build a sustainable future and live a fulfilled life. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: focus forward, refuse to be defined by your circumstances, and use every opportunity to create a better future.
Tonya is a mother, an author, certified life, career coach, public speaker and formerly a grants & contracts officer. Drawing from personal experience, she recognizes the critical importance of ensuring parents are educated and have access to various intervention services early in a child's life, as well as access to affordable, quality childcare, and awareness of programs that include support for special needs children. Specializing in working with children and adults of all ages, both men and women and seniors, she focuses on helping them overcome hardships, difficulties, and patterns that may impede long-standing goals. Her goal is to guide individuals to reach their fullest potential and fulfill their purpose.