About us
INTRODUCTION OF US
We are going places in making the world a better place to live for everybody.
Hey there! We’re It Takes A Village AMSA Edition abbreviate as ITAV-AMSA, a bunch of folks who care deeply about our community. We started out as a small group, and now we’re on our way to becoming an official nonprofit organization.
Right now, we’re being supported by the Seattle Parks Foundation, and soon we’ll be working with S2 Seattle Sustainability. They’re helping us as we navigate the process of getting our nonprofit status.
Our main focus is on making sure the Black community feels supported and empowered. We’re all about wellness, education, and helping folks heal from whatever life throws their way. But hey, we’re here for everyone, not just one group!
We organize all sorts of events and programs, from educational workshops to celebrations of our cultural heritage. We’re passionate about things like taking care of the environment, making sure everyone has access to good healthcare, and teaching people how to grow their own food.
Our work covers a lot of ground – we’re into arts, education, the environment, and so much more. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to thrive, and we’re doing our part to make that happen.
Join us on our journey to create a better, fairer world for everyone. Together, we can make a real difference.
Empowerment
Strength in Solidarity: Elevating Black Voices, Passion and Dreams
Education
Knowledge as Liberation: Illuminating the Path to Excellence
Healing
Revitalize Your Spirit: Embrace Restoration, Resilience, and Renewal
Climate Justice
Stewardship for Tomorrow: Advocating Environmental Equity
Well Being
Nurturing Health and Happiness: Wellness for the Black Community.
Food And Farming
Sowing Seeds of Change: Cultivating Food Security and Sustainability.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to empower community members of Black and African Heritage through advocacy and policy reform for culturally informed and equitable access to housing, mental & physical health treatment, education, criminal justice, climate justice, entrepreneurship and employment.
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of Black and African Heritage through positive social change for people experiencing mental health difficulties. We seek to define and highlight the differing identities we bring with us that can contribute to the disparity that we encounter. To break the cycle of poverty, crime and dependency by providing holistic educational, vocational, and life skills training. OUR PROGRAMS promotes self-reliance and positive life choices for children, adolescents and seniors in by delivering and advocating quality programs and services to help individuals to overcome the effects of trauma and systematic barriers by dismantling the negative impact and providing programs and resources to recover from the effects of trauma and dependencies by arming them with the tools to find healing by rewriting the narrative of their past and to find their true self. building community by reconnecting with nature and growing our own food. Making our own medicine, and products for hair and skin etc…
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It Takes a Village AMSA Edition is a community-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting the Black community. We focus on holistic approaches to well-being, education, empowerment, and healing. Our mission is to create positive change by addressing issues such as education, healthcare, food insecurities, climate justice, and more.
Donations to It Takes a Village AMSA Edition are crucial in supporting our programs, events, and initiatives aimed at empowering the Black community. Your donations help us provide essential resources, fund educational programs, organize community events, and support individuals and families in need. We are committed to transparency and accountability in how donations are utilized to make a meaningful impact.
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