I.ndependent A.chievements for M.inority
Y.outh
Breaking cycles of trauma and incarceration. Building youth who lead, heal, and create lasting change.
Building community for youths between 8-24yrs of age Serving King, Pierce & Thurston Counties
OUR IMPACT AT A GLANCE
Proven early impact. Built to grow.
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Counties served across King, Pierce, and Thurston
Active today
8-24
Ages of youth and young adults we support
Who we serve
2024
Year we were founded from lived experience
Our beginning
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Funding partners supporting our work
Early support
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”.
