Innovative Change Makers

Innovative Change Makers (I.C.M.) recognizes the inherent strength within a community of dedicated individuals and has developed specialized programming to uphold this principle. Our Organization is comprised of seasoned mentors and professionals, who are committed to infusing compassion, support, encouragement, and celebration into the lives of the youth we serve. Our mission is to create secure and nurturing environments for members of our communities. Recognizing the significance of safe spaces as essential outlets for decompression from life’s stressors, we acknowledge our duty to instill a profound sense of community and impart the value of togetherness to the younger generation. Employing a holistic approach, we address the comprehensive life experiences of our peers and youth. Our primary focus areas encompass mental health (including solutions for home life challenges and coping with personal traumas), Positive Social Interaction (offering alternatives to gang affiliation and mitigating antisocial behavior), Employment (providing job readiness training and opportunities), and Financial Literacy (educating on successful management of banking, credit, retirement, investing, real estate, business ownership, and the establishment of essential community institutions). Innovative Change Makers is dedicated to community engagement that empowers individuals to take meaningful actions to enhance their lives and fosters communities equipped with the resources to shape their own destiny