“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill.

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Focus on Prevention and Intervention: I.A.M.U is committed to preventing youth involvement in the judicial system through early intervention and support. Your contribution aids in developing programs that reduce the likelihood of incarceration and promote rehabilitation.

Empowerment of At-Risk Youth: Your donation directly supports programs that empower young people facing challenges such as gang involvement, substance abuse, and trauma. By contributing, you help provide essential resources and mentorship that guide them towards a positive path.

Comprehensive Support Services: I.A.M.U offers a range of services, including mental health support, financial literacy education, and community engagement initiatives. Your financial support ensures these programs can continue to thrive and expand, reaching more individuals in need.

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Building a Stronger Community: Donations to IAMU foster a sense of community and collaboration. By supporting our initiatives, you help create a safe and nurturing environment where youth can develop valuable life skills and connections with peers and mentors.

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Long-Term Impact: Every donation you make contributes to sustainable change. By investing in I.A.M.U, you are helping to build a foundation for future generations, providing youth with the tools they need to succeed and become responsible, engaged members of society.

Below is our wish list of items we would love to receive as In-kind donations in new condition. In-kind donations help us keep our costs down and concentrate our monetary resources on the greatest needs within El Centro de la Raza and the community. Please take a moment to look over the items our programs have requested below and see what you can provide.

If you have donated an item to I.A.M.U and are in need of a receipt, you can email info@iamucommunity.org

You can also purchase directly from our amazon wish list, which contains items that are more specific than the general items listed below.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F5RUB5H2PWWG?ref_=wl_share

ONGOING NEEDS:

  • Non-expired food for giving back to families in need. (unused)

  • Disinfecting and cleaning supplies

  • Vitamins/supplements

  • Diapers, baby wipes, formula and other infant supplies

  • Gift cards to grocery stores

  • Arts and craft supplies for all ages

  • Kitchen supplies like sponges, dish soap and other basic items

  • Personal care/hygiene items for youth and adults

  • Clothing raincoats, hats, gloves, socks, underclothes, sweaters etc for youth and young adults (new)

Donations we are unable to accept:

  • Used or opened goods in most cases

  • Mattresses (unless you will deliver to youths/families home

  • Cars (We are accepting vans for transportation for our youth)

  • Broken items

  • Used clothing (see below for acceptable raincoats)

  • Used furniture (see below for acceptable office furniture)

  • Toys or books that contain weapons or violent themes

    Items we are currently accepting in NEW or LIGHTLY USED condition:

  • Electronics: laptops (no older than 3 years), tablets (no older than 4 years), hotspots (working)

  • Maintenance supplies: hammers, screwdrivers, saws, hand tools

  • Office Furniture: small desks, stand-up desks, filing cabinets, desk chairs

Items we are currently accepting in NEW CONDITION ONLY:

  • Gift Cards to grocery stores like Target, Safeway, Fred Meyer, QFC, etc.

  • Maintenance supplies: nails

  • PPE: masks, gloves, hand sanitizer

  • Personal hygiene items: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, etc.

  • Baby Needs: cribs, diapers, baby clothes, strollers, carriers, baby wipes, formula

  • Children’s Activities: Puzzles, coloring books, crayons, blocks, toddler educational toys & books in Spanish, robotics kids (for teens)

  • Safety: sneeze guards or acrylic glass for offices

  • Clothing: blankets for seniors and babies

  • Office Supplies: spray glue, colored paper, scissors, white copy paper, pens, Post-its, paint brushes, yellow legal notepads, Steno notepads, tape, zip-ties, binder clips of all sizes, printer ink

  • Classroom supplies (new): Crayons, notebooks, backpacks markers, finger paints, construction paper, tissue paper and other child art supplies

  • Cleaning supplies: laundry detergent, bleach, disinfectant, disinfecting wipes, Rubber or plastic gloves, dust masks, hazmat masks, industrial soap, etc.

  • Painting supplies: brushes, rollers, tarps/drop-cloth, and blue painters’ tape.

  • Batteries: AA, AAA, D

  • Food & Kitchen Supplies: paper plates and bowls, plastic spoons, forks, knives, coffee cups with lids, towels

Non Profit EIN 99-4435755

501(c)(3)

I.A.M.U is committed to financial transparency. We follow ECFA guidelines to ensure our board, advisory board and all leadership have communicated with truthfulness, meeting all state and federal requirements. Our team values our financial partners and operates in the best interest of our givers while still ensuring we’re ethical and compassionate with the people we serve. We also have made a pledge to ethical storytelling to ensure we don't sensationalize or re-exploit program participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@iamucommunity.org and we will be happy to provide any financial information you’re requesting. You can find our financials on the IRS website.