I.ndependent A.chievements for M.inority Y.outh
Our mission
Is to break cycles of trauma and incarceration by equipping every young person we serve to rise as confident, purpose-driven leaders who create lasting change within their families and communities.
Building community for youths between 8-24yrs of age Serving King, Pierce & Thurston Counties
I.nnovate A.dvocate M.otivate U.nite
In the words of the late, great Nipsey Hussle, "The Highest Human Act is to Inspire."
I.A.M.U is dedicated to empowering youth and young adults aged 8-24, both males-and females in King, Pierce & Thurston Counties, who have been affected by gangs, drugs, the judicial system, catastrophic life events, prostitution, abuse, sex trafficking, and educational setbacks.
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”.
