Your Toolkit for Change
We don't just advocate for change—we provide the skills and tools necessary for our community members to drive it themselves. Our programs are designed to empower residents of all ages and backgrounds to be effective leaders and activists.
Training & Skill-Building Workshops
These bi-monthly, structured workshops offer practical skills and critical knowledge needed for civic engagement:
Leadership Development
Practical skills in community organizing, public speaking, and managing local initiatives.
Voter Education
Ensuring every resident understands their rights, how to register, and how local elections impact daily life.
Racial Equity & Implicit Bias
Fostering dialogue and providing tools to address systemic bias in schools and workplaces.
Health & Environmental Justice
Understanding the connections between policy, environmental factors, and community well-being.
Policy & System Analysis
Dedicated sessions on understanding and assessing Imperial County government and public system performance.
Deep Roots Oral History Project
This crucial initiative preserves the history and cultural richness of the Imperial Valley by collecting and sharing the oral histories of underrepresented communities, particularly African American histories. The project ensures that the wisdom of our elders is the foundation of our current advocacy.
Project Kindness
An anti-bullying and mental wellness initiative that uses games and dialogue to help kids know they are heard and have support. We collaborate with youth to ensure their power and perspective are centered in decisions about educational equity and local governance.
Community Accountability & Advocacy
Our team supports community members in pushing for policy change by:
Developing two-page, clear policy summaries on issues like bus access and hiring inequities.
Preparing residents for public comments at City Council and Commission meetings.
Co-hosting large-scale events with allies to amplify shared issues.
Community Celebrations & Key Events
IVSJC brings the community together through powerful cultural celebrations, historical acknowledgments, and key mobilization events throughout the year.
MLK March
January
Advocacy & Mobilization
Stone of Hope Awards
January / February
Leadership Recognition
Black History Month
February
Cultural Education
Juneteenth
June
Cultural Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month
September / October
Cultural Education
Kwanzaa
December
Cultural Celebration
Museum Holiday Tour
December
Cultural & Community