Mission

IMPOP: ​Intelligent Minds Positive on Purpose

Our mission is to leverage STEAM resources to fill the gap between “Community Needs” and “Available Resources”. We foster intelligent minds by utilizing edu-tainment, technology, and social entrepreneurial ventures that introduce youth to opportunities that address social issues. We empower youth and families in self-sufficiency to become sustainable and independent and we discover solutions that improve local and global communities.

Goals

• Advance culturally relevant pedagogical practices for African American and POC youth.

• Maintain programing that fosters collaboration with teachers, artist, STEAM professionals, and educational institutions.

• Develop projects such as teach-ins, workshops, and after school activities that promote cultural esteem.

• Assist students in becoming more engage in education.

• Develop partnership with counselors, mentors, and educational representatives throughout the greater Bay Area.

• Train in-school IMPOP representatives throughout the Nation

History

Founded in 2018 by Jamal Williams and Navoto Babitt, IMPOP Intelligent Minds Positive on Purpose provides assistance to at-risk youth and communities in need and empowers the self-sufficiency and well-being to become sustainable, independent and proud.

How and where we contribute is based on the cultural challenges and strengths of a community as defined by its most precious resource-the people. We use your support to build schools, provide educational materials, create sustainable food programs and provide hope.