Register for the June 4th Camp [Camp Registration Form Here] I met Mr. Jelani Shabazz, 16 years ago on the football field, during the second of 16 consecutive sport leadership camps called Go Beyond the G. A.M.E. There were about 150 youth from all over the city, as well as NFL players, but no [...]
[Download Camp Registration Form] The #ILMfoundation continues its mission to "Teach Life Skills, to Replace Social Ills." South Los Angeles is a place for social change, over the years countless of young people have transformed their lives with ILM. We are hosting this free camp that teaches Gratitude, Attitude, Motivation, Education ~ fundamental principles that are taught [...]
Ramadan, a time when the Muslim community fast for 30 days during the sunlight hours. A pious action that seeks to revive, renew, and restore one's personal spirituality, families, and communities with a Divine Will for Good. The Creator says, "Ramadhan is the month In which was sent down The Qur-an, as a guide To [...]
It's time we develop and re-establish offline relationships with people and our neighbors. Here are 10 things we can do.... 1. Learn to lessen our social media; move away from bias memes. 2. Go out to re-energize close relationships with neighbors, etc.. 3. Speak and greet others when entering an elevator. 4. Do not allow [...]
Do you think about the rights of others, when you think about your own civil liberties? Have you considered other marginalized narratives? These are questions for today's grassroots and what national organizations should contemplate with their base. "Leadership" has many different meanings and contexts to many leaders. Just as an activist, a community organizer, or [...]
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE South LA Muslims, Civic Leaders Team Up to Deliver ‘Safety through Service’ on Saturday (Los Angeles - 12/16/15) -- Gang violence in South L.A. is on the rise, with the Los Angeles Times reporting that it has spiked 11% since last year. In September, local activists, organizations, urban media publications, and community [...]
"Safety through Service" Los Angeles County has been declared as a state of emergency in recent months, for increased homelessness (up 12%) and for local gang violence. The ILM Foundation is an active community organizer with the Safe Community Initiative, which is a coalition of South Los Angeles activists and grassroots organizations, since August [...]
Humanitarian Day (HD) Monthly Direct Service Every last Sunday of each month, we continue HDAY’s monthly direct service in Downtown Los Angeles – Skid Row community. Our target is to serve 75-150 residents with a fresh meal, water, and hygiene products. Volunteers such as Temple of Hollywood and USC Ansaar Service Partners, both have sponsored [...]
Thank You for An Opportunity to Serve! The ILM Foundation and the Coalition to Preserve Human Dignity held the 16th Annual Humanitarian Day and its Weekend events throughout Northern and Southern California (July 10-12th.) Together we encoutered some incredible stories, gain a sense for more social responsibility, and hopefully made a transformational difference in the [...]
#HDAY VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS In the spirit of Ramadan's message of fasting, reflecting and giving, may we all work together to maximize the good we can do and positivity we can create together today! Here's what you need to know: Arrival & Parking - Please plan to arrive by 8:00am and check in at the registration [...]
