activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Cultural hair care education Free Haircare and Salon ServicesProvides a cultural hair care class to educate and empower individuals on the maintenance of African American and Bi-Racial hair and skin.
- Hygiene and hair care product distributionDistributes full-sized, customized hygiene and hair care products in bags to underserved youth and families, with replenishment every 6 weeks. This program has served over 5,000 youth and families.
- Self-development classes Integrated Wellness ProgramsOffers self-development classes in 4-week and 10-week formats, meeting weekly for 2 hours, with class sizes up to 10 or 20 participants respectively.
- Tiny home development and move-in support Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentDevelops green, energy-efficient tiny homes (450 sq ft, 1 bed/bath) and organizes move-in gift registries and celebrations for young people transitioning into these homes in Tucson, AZ.
capacity building · 1
- Facilitator certification programOffers a 6-hour facilitator certification program for trainers, which includes snacks, a meal, and a graduation ceremony.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Comprehensive Self-Development Curriculum comprehensive_self_developmentThe organization utilizes a copyrighted, interactive 10-week self-development curriculum designed to be comprehensive and engaging, fostering improved self-esteem and self-awareness among participants.
- Holistic Youth Development and Empowerment holistic_youth_developmentI Am You 360 empowers underserved youth and families through a comprehensive approach that includes self-development, life skills education, and support for safe housing and homeownership, aiming to improve overall well-being, combat bullying, and break generational cycles of poverty and homelessness.
- Personalized Hygiene and Hair Care Education personalized_hygiene_educationThe organization provides customized hygiene and hair care products tailored to individual needs (age, gender, ethnicity) and offers innovative digital and in-person classes taught by licensed stylists, including specialized African American hair care, to improve appearance, self-esteem, and confidence.
- Sustainable and Affordable Tiny Home Communities with Homeownership Pathway housing_first_with_homeownershipI Am You 360 develops green, energy-efficient tiny home communities specifically for aged-out youth, providing essential move-in items and implementing a rent-to-own program where a portion of rent is saved in escrow to facilitate first-time home purchases, thereby ending homelessness and fostering long-term stability.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Hygiene Empowerment Program
Provides customized hygiene and hair care products tailored to age, gender, and ethnicity for underserved youth and families, with bags replenished every 6 weeks.
I Am Somebody Training Program
A 10-week copyrighted curriculum focused on self-development, self-esteem, and self-awareness, offered to participants and staff, with options for 4-week classes and facilitator certification.
Small Home Experience
Tucson's first green, energy-efficient tiny home community for aged-out youth, offering a 2-3 year program with economic financial literacy, self-development, education, community service, gainful employment, and escrow savings for home ownership.
Your Hair is Your Crown
An innovative African American hair care class designed to educate and empower individuals on African American and Bi-Racial hair and skin care maintenance, covering product knowledge, detangling, and styling.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- BBM DIGITAL Partner — Website design partner for I Am You 360.
- Desiree Cook Partner — Licensed hair stylist and founder/stylist who teaches the digital hair care class.
- Melanie Lavonne of Braiders Corner Partner — Licensed hair stylist who teaches the digital hair care class.