Inner City Youth for Change

02/06/2026

A special congratulations to ICYFC’s very own Kewan Greene-Hemphill who was recently named a 2026 Social Justice Youth Award recipient by the City of Kalamazoo. Kewan was recognized among 8 other local youth leaders for embodying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of building “the Beloved Community.” Their leadership, service and commitment to justice is helping to create a more just future for our community.

12/30/2025

Our team ended the 2025 year in service, playing games and holding good conversation with some resident seniors at Medilodge of Westwood. 🎉🎊👏💕 Happy Holidays!

12/03/2025

This Giving Tuesday, invest in the future of our city.

Inner City Youth for Change is creating real opportunities for young people. Opening doors, building leadership, and helping youth shape the futures they deserve.

When you give today, you’re not just donating. You’re fueling possibility.
Join us and make a difference that lasts. 💛

Give now → https://icyfc.org/donate/

12/01/2025

Congratulations to our amazing students! We are so proud of each of you for opening up, sharing your dreams, and speaking your goals out loud at our In-vision Me event. Watching you imagine your future with courage and creativity was truly beautiful. 💛

A warm thank you to all the families who came out to support their students, the love, presence, and encouragement make all the difference. Our youth shine even brighter because of you.

To our students: keep dreaming, keep believing, and keep moving forward. You are the future, and the world needs everything you carry inside you. 💫

11/22/2025

"Hey everyone, my name’s Kewan, I’m a junior in high school.

I decided to join this program because my cousin was in it before me, and after hearing about everything she got out of it, I knew I wanted to experience it for myself. And honestly, it’s been amazing. I’ve learned so much — from leadership and communication skills to how to work better with others and step up my confidence by making a impact in my community."

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek

11/19/2025

You're invited to come out and support our young people, Tuesday, November 25th @ 6:30pm - 816 Washington (the Edison Neighborhood Assoc.)

11/16/2025

Our team had the distinct pleasure of preparing breakfast, serving and reading to children and families @ Breakfast with Mr. Tony - Douglass Community Association.

11/12/2025

Our student leaders working on their vision boards (to highlight their goals, dreams and aspirations) for our upcoming Open House- November 25th - 6:30pm at the Edison Neighborhood Assoc 816 Washington.

Mark your calendars so you can attend! 🙂

11/12/2025

Some of the team members attended opening night of Face Off Theatre Company's stage play The Colored Museum - this play covers
the exploration and satire of African American identity, confronting stereotypes, and re-examining cultural legacies.

11/05/2025

Dream it. See it. Speak it. Be it Join Inner City Youth for Change for "In-Vision Me" Open House where our students showcase their dreams and goals through powerful vision board and poetry presentations. Tuesday, November 25th - 6:30 pm.

We'd love for you to join us!

10/31/2025

🍬 🍫 🍭 Trunk or Treat 2025... 🍬 🍫 🍭

Our team joined several community programs and organizations hosted the Douglass Community Association. We had fun greeting, meeting and serving residents our community.

10/29/2025