Empowering Youth.
Bridging Opportunity.
Igniting Hope.
ABOUT...
π Our Story:
Community Iβs Awareness (CIA) was founded by Sheritha Ivy, a lifelong mentor, entrepreneur, and community advocate who has personally opened her home to 37 individuals in need. Through years of lived experience, Sheritha recognized that the deepest challenge facing underserved youth isnβt just access to resources β itβs the feeling of being disconnected, unseen, and unsupported.
CIA exists to bridge that gap.
Our mission is to uplift and empower underprivileged youth and young adults by fostering connection, confidence, and community. Through our Awareness Centers, we offer education, entrepreneurship training, and creative arts programs β including pottery, photography, ballet, and facial beauty β to help young people not just survive, but truly thrive.
Rooted in the belief that "Who I am is who we are," CIA is more than a program β itβs a movement. One thatβs building futures, one connection at a time.
π Our Mission:
Ignite Potential. Inspire Change.
At Community Iβs Awareness, weβre committed to bridging gaps and building futures.
We connect underprivileged youth and young adults to affordable resources, empowering them through educational support, cultural enrichment, and hands-on opportunities that strengthen communities and spark success.
π Our Vision:
Empower. Ignite. Transform.
We envision a world where underserved communities rise through the power of entrepreneurship, art, and education.
By launching community hubs across Alabama, Nevada, Missouri, Nebraska, and expanding globally through our βIgnite Hope, Teach Abroadβ initiative, we aim to uplift youth and familiesβconnecting academic resources with creative programs that help individuals thrive, not just survive.
Together, we build futures.
Together, we ignite hope.
π‘ You have the power to ignite change.
Whether you're a mentor, donor, educator, artist, or advocateβthere's a place for you in our movement.
HELP BUILD THE BRIDGE...
At Community Iβs Awareness (CIA), we believe in building more than programsβwe believe in building bridges.
The Build the Bridge campaign is our bold, community-driven initiative to raise funds for the construction of the CIA Buildingβa vibrant, permanent space where underprivileged youth and families can access the tools, technology, mentorship, and love they deserve.
This building will be more than just bricks and walls. It will be a launchpad for futures, a safe space for creativity, and a beacon of hope from Alabama to Thailand and beyond.
Every Donation Lays A Brick. Every Voice Builds A Bridge.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Sheritha Ivy
President
Monique Hurry
Chief of Operations
Stephania Whitt
Communication Director
Marshae Madison
Executive Grant Writer
π Transparency & Accountability
Open. Honest. Impact-Driven.
At Community Iβs Awareness, transparency is more than a valueβitβs our standard. We openly share financial reports, program outcomes, and organizational decisions so that our community and partners remain informed and empowered.
We prioritize accountability by upholding ethical practices and ensuring effective management of our resources. This commitment strengthens our credibility and reflects our promise to create lasting, positive change.
π‘ Our Core Values
At Community Iβs Awareness, our values are the compass guiding everything we do. We believe every young person deserves a pathway to thrive, and weβre committed to building that path with integrity, inclusivity, and purpose.
π± Empowerment & Well-Being
We uplift underserved youth and families through affordable programs, cultural experiences, and life-changing opportunities that enhance wellness and self-worth.
ποΈ Community Development
We strengthen communities by providing education and resources that help individuals overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
π Education as Transformation
We close gaps in access to quality educationβespecially in arts, tech, and practical skillsβpreparing youth for meaningful careers and lifelong growth.
π Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We celebrate every culture, background, and identity. Weβre committed to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued, supported, and respected.
π Transparency & Accountability
We operate with integrityβsharing our impact, financials, and decisions openly while holding ourselves accountable to the people we serve.
Together, these values ensure our mission isn't just wordsβit's action.
π Our Global Reach
Empowering Youth, Locally and Globally
At Community Iβs Awareness, our mission extends far beyond borders. From underserved neighborhoods in the United States to international outreach like our Ignite Hope Program in Thailand, we are dedicated to creating pathways for youth and young adults to thriveβwherever they are.
π Highlights of Our Reach:
United States: Active programs in entrepreneurship, arts, and technology education across urban and rural communities.
Thailand: Ignite Hope Outreach Program in Phuket offers immersive learning, mentorship, and cultural exchange for students and interns.
Future Expansion: Exploring partnerships in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean to bring innovation and opportunity to more youth worldwide.
We believe every young person deserves access to tools, training, and transformationβno matter where they live.
Join us in igniting global hope, one community at a time.
π CURRENT INITIATIVES...
Empowering Youth. Igniting Futures.
At Community Iβs Awareness, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to explore, create, and succeed. Our programs are built to inspire future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
π¨ Arts & Culture
Explore Your Creativity
Hands-on programs in dance, music, theater, film, pottery, and photography that celebrate self-expression and cultural heritage.
π» Tech & Innovation
Bridge the Digital Divide
Coding bootcamps, robotics labs, podcasting, DJ & music production, and maker spacesβincluding sewing and 3D printingβequip youth for tomorrowβs tech-driven world.
π Academic Enrichment
Elevate Learning Opportunities
Supplemental learning in science, math, astronomy, and literacy. Designed to close educational gaps through mentorship and creative engagement.
π Global Leadership β Ignite Hope Thailand
Think Beyond Borders
An internship-based international outreach program in Phuket, Thailand offering immersive cultural experiences and global learning.
πΌ Entrepreneurship & Career Readiness
Dream It. Build It.
From business plan development to digital marketing and customer service, we offer real-world training to launch youth into ownership and opportunity.
π Life Skills & Wellness
Thrive Inside & Out
Programs on mental health, financial literacy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligenceβdesigned to empower well-rounded, confident individuals.
CURRENT PROGRAMS...
Pottery
Darkroom Photography
Ballet
Facial Beauty
DONATE...
π Help Us Empower the Next Generation
Your donation fuels life-changing programs in entrepreneurship, technology, arts, and global outreach for under-resourced youth.
π Ways You Can Make a Difference
πΉ $25 β Supports supplies for one studentβs workshop.
πΉ $50 β Provides a mentorship session in entrepreneurship or tech.
πΉ $100 β Funds one full month of enrichment programming.
πΉ Custom Amount β Every dollar helps amplify our impact.
Secure β’ Tax-Deductible β’ Immediate Impact
Letβs build brighter futuresβTOGETHER.
VOLUNTEER...
πββοΈ Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Become a Volunteer and help shape the future of youth entrepreneurship, technology, and global outreach.
Whether you're a student, professional, educator, or community leader β your time and skills can spark transformation.
π Opportunities Include:
π€ Guest Speaker or Mentor
π» Workshop Facilitator (Tech, Arts, Business)
π Global Outreach Program Assistant
π Curriculum or Content Contributor
π Event Planning & Community Engagement
β Flexible Scheduling β’ Remote & In-Person β’ Community-Focused
Weβll provide the tools β you bring the heart.
PARTNER...
π€ Become a Partner in Impact
Empowering the next generation takes a community. Letβs build it together.
Whether you're a business, nonprofit, school, or individual sponsor β your partnership helps provide resources, mentorship, and real-world opportunities for underserved youth around the globe.
πΌ Ways to Partner:
π¦ Program Sponsorship β Fund or co-host workshops & outreach
π Educational Collaborations β Bring your curriculum or faculty
π§ Mentorship Networks β Offer coaching, internships, or job shadowing
π Global Exchange Support β Help expand our Ignite Hope Thailand Program
π¬ Brand Amplification β Align your brand with purpose-driven change
β Recognition β’ Impact Reports β’ Joint Campaigns β’ Tax-Deductible Giving
Integrity
Guided by Truth.
Inclusivity
Every Voice Matters.
Purpose
Empowering Lives
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