About IMP

Mission Statement

To use a "family-style" mentoring approach to foster the transformation of high school students, who are not meeting minimum academic requirements and facing significant psychosocial challenges, into self-motivated, resourceful, and socially aware leaders committed to a higher purpose of their own.

Who do we help?
High School freshman who have failed at least 50% of their courses and/or struggle with one of the following psychosocial challenges are selected to join the program and maintain enrollment through college graduation.

  • Substance Abuse
  • Gang Violence
  • Sexual Assault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Homelessness
  • Incarcerated Parent
  • Learning Disability
  • Disruptive Behavior
  • School Suspension
  • Burdensome Financial Obligation to Household

Our Values

    Endless Hope

  • No child is a lost cause. No action is in vain.

    • Family

  • Groups with strong personal bonds create a safe, supportive, and loving atmosphere for their members to thrive.

    • Unwavering Humility

  • Meet people where they are. Don't assume. Be humbled by what you don't know.

    • Learning from Everyone

  • No matter what you have accomplished or experienced, you have something to learn from everyone you meet.

    • Others before Self

  • When you are in the greatest need, you have the most to gain from helping others. Help others accomplish their goals, not yours.

    • Adaptability

  • There is not a formula to solve every problem. Even custom solutions need continual adjustments.