INTENTIONAL PURSUIT OF ME
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Mission Statement
Combatting the increasing rates of depression & suicide linked to social media consumption and how effects today’s youths. Intentional Pursuit of Me will teach students the art of self-empowerment through visual arts and digital literacy. We will take students on a journey of self-discovery, purpose and alignment, all in the pursuit of become the highest version of themselves. Intentional Pursuit of Me is committed to serving the hardest hit urban inner cities. This includes youths in low income and/or single parent households, those currently in foster care, children of incarcerated or formerly incarcerated parents, and those in the LBGTQ Communities.
About This Cause
OVERVIEW OF INTENTIONAL PURSUIT OF ME We are passionate about removing the veil of marketing tactics that contribute to the youths being afraid to be their authentic selves. Our plan is to create a DC where YOU control your narrative. Our programs are the 1st of its kind that marries mental wellness, digital literacy, film production & the power of journaling for maximum value impact. We haven’t seen any competing contributors reaching these communities in comparison. However, we differ from Art incubation initiatives because Art is used as a tool in our initiatives to directly affect the silent crisis of youth depression and suicide. OUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS Our grassroot initiative turned nonprofit has been blessed by the support of individual funding, however funding continues to be a constant challenge. Being a newly formed nonprofit, we’re unable to compete or even apply for certain grants funding’s. We’re seeking In-Kind donations from Accounting Services, Marketing Strategists, local realtors and developers. We need to expand our reach to the DC area at large to generate donations toward programs and capacity building. OUR VISION The opportunity to empower, engage, uplift and provide mental health resources to the youth. Removing the stigma of depression and suicide and their impacts on at-risk youth. To create a coalition of community leaders, parents, caregivers, & educators of tomorrow. OUR MODEL Intentional Pursuit of Me offers weekly structured discussions facilitated by our team of professionals, challenging students to analyze everyday situations. Encouraging them as a group to dissect the pros and cons of choices made through case study examples. This is in an open and safe classroom environment. Intentional Pursuit of Me student engage and learn to empower themselves into having a more positive outlook on life and living in their purpose. OUR PROGRAMS We proudly serve youth ages 8-17. Currently servicing youth residents of Ward 7 & 8 in Washington, DC. These areas currently represent the 65-70% of "at-risk" students currently enrolled in DCPS & charter schools. Many from families of 4 children or more and rely on public assistance. We serve as a resource to concerned parents, educators, counselors, and community leaders know seeking mental wellness for an at-risk youth. However, many of our programs come at a cost or may offer limited scholarship slots. IPM SIGNATURE Breaking the I.C.E. (Insecurities. Conformity. Ego) Site: Dorothy Heights Library Washington, DC & Fort Dupont Ice Rink, Washington, DC AGES 8-12 JOURNALING ICE SKATING LESSONS 1:1 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TRAVEL PROVIDED NYC TRIP TO ROCKEFELLER CENTER MEALS PROVIDED 4 WEEK SESSIONS LCP SLEEPAWAY CAMP - (Lights, Camera, Pursuit) Host site: Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Virginia Our innovative camp uses digital literacy and exposure to Film production to combat the crisis of teen depression that has been shown to be connected to social media consumption. Through skill building our campers will create short feature films highlighting stories of depression with the intention of deterrence. Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic teaching strategies are utilized to engage all campers. We emphasize teamwork and participants bond over team-building activities including an outdoor adventure course, nightly bond fires pow wows, and general group interaction. Students form deep friendships that last long after camp has ended! ABOUT OUR FOUNDER TASHA MCCLELLAND In 2015, 4 years after of a toxic and abusive marriage, Tasha realized that she needed to find her inner strength to get both she and her two small children out. After months of planning, after her husband left for work, they made their escape and begin to build a new life in New Jersey. As Tasha worked on a journey of rebuilding her confidence, she discovered her purpose and founded Intentional Pursuit of Me Foundation, a non- profit focused on combatting depression empowering self-discovery. Tasha has over a decade of brand building success. Her company Tasha McManagement Group offers a unique point of view that incorporates entertainment & fashion industry roots, extensive knowledge of the media landscape, and passion for finely curated lifestyle and hospitality brands. She has secured cover and feature stories in domestic and international publications, retail distribution, endorsements, and activations for her clients. ORGANIZATION SUCCESS We continue to be blown away by the bonds built amongst program participants. We hold a weekly "Uplift" call where participants can listen in. One of our participants had major struggles coping with losing her Dad to gun violence & ran away from home. Her mom contacted us for assistance. We reached out to all participants with info provided by the family. Unbeknownst to us at IPM, the participants had formed their own group message to stay connected and encourage one another. Within 4 hours they had encouraged their program sister to reach out to her family and return home. This story warms our heart because it reminded us to never forget how essential building a community of peers is to the continuous success of those we serve.