I.ndependent A.chievements for M.inority Y.outh

Building community for youths between 8-24yrs of age

In the words of the late, great Nipsey Hussle, "The Highest Human Act is to Inspire."

I.nnovate A.dvocate M.otivate U.nite

I.A.M.U is dedicated to empowering youth and young adults aged 8-24, both males-and females, who have been affected by gangs, drugs, the judicial system, catastrophic life events, prostitution, abuse, sex trafficking, and educational setbacks. Our mission is to build a community where individuals see a positive reflection of themselves through dedication, community, hard work, and commitment. We aim to provide mentorship, focus groups, housing support, job readiness, life coaching, counseling, educational resources, emergency housing funding, youth activity funding, legal assistance, and programs to remove guns from the streets and schools.

I.mpacting A.mbitous M.inds U.nited

Engaging the community and family as a whole!

I.gniting A.spirations M.olding U.nity

Grow their creative confidence

I.nspire A.chieve M.entor U.nite

NAACP- “One out of every three Black boys born today can expect to be sentenced to prison, compared 1 out 6 Latino boys; one out of 17 white boys”.

NAACP- “5% of illicit drug users are African American, yet African Americans represent 29% of those arrested and 33% of those incarcerated for drug offenses”.