It's My Community Initiative - IMCI

05/25/2026

IMCI will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, and will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th.

This Memorial Day, we take time to remember and honor those who served and gave their lives in service to others. Their courage, commitment, and sacrifice continue to inspire us to take action when it matters.

We carry their legacy forward by showing up for one another—through compassion, service, and a shared commitment to building stronger, more connected communities.

05/15/2026

Happy International Family Day!

Families are the foundation of thriving communities. When families are supported, connected, and healthy, communities grow stronger for everyone.

Our mission remains at the center of all we do: strengthening communities by building strong healthy families.

05/12/2026

Cherokee Nation will host a two-day ‘Expungement Expo’ on May 19 and 20 at the Chota Center in Tahlequah. The event is open to eligible Cherokee citizens and eligible citizens of other federally recognized tribes seeking to clear their criminal records. Cherokee Nation citizens will also be connected to programs and services that support long-term stability and success.

The inaugural Expungement Expo is being held in partnership with Oklahoma Indian Legal Services and will provide free legal screenings, application assistance and support for filing expungement petitions for criminal convictions in state court under Oklahoma law.

The goal is to reduce barriers to employment, housing, education and financial stability while strengthening Cherokee families and communities.

Learn more here: https://anadisgoi.com/index.php/government-stories/cherokee-nation-to-host-expungement-expo-chief-hoskin-calls-for-reform

05/10/2026

🌺🌷🌸 Happy Mother's day from all of us at IMCI!🌸🌷🌺

Today, we celebrate all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, foster moms, and mentors who pour their hearts into our community every single day. We are so grateful for the love you share and the lives you touch.

Tag a mother figure who inspires you below! 👇

04/20/2026

Get registered and be ready to vote!

¡Regístrate y prepárate para votar!

04/09/2026

🎓✨Congratulations, Dr. Erika Johnson! ✨🎓

We are beyond proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with one of our very own! Erika has just earned her Doctorate of Education, and we could not be more honored to have her as part of IMCI.

Dr. Johnson's dedication, passion, and heart for people have always been evident — and we know the Oklahoma City community and the world of education are better for it. We cannot wait to see the lives she touches and the doors she opens for others.

The best is truly yet to come. Congratulations, Dr. Johnson! 🌟

Congratulations to Erika Hall, who receives her Doctorate in Education on May 9, and was chosen as the graduate student speaker at the commencement for the School of Education and American University School of Communication. At It's My Community Initiative - IMCI, Hall leads education services for out-of-school programming in Oklahoma City. Her research focuses on family/school collaboration and its impact on community economic development.

04/08/2026

🎣🎣FREE youth fishing class 🎣🎣

10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Dolese Youth Park!

Youth ages 5-15 will receive a FREE fishing rod and reel.

Details below

It's finally tiiime! 🎣Hooked on Fishing -- our FREE Fish OKC youth fishing class -- kicks off from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Dolese Youth Park! Youth ages 5-15 will receive a FREE fishing rod and reel, courtesy of the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League. No registration necessary! First come, first serve until we run out!

04/02/2026

🔥🔥The Eastside Culinary Leadership Program (ECLP) is now accepting applications for our PAID Summer Internship for those between the ages of 14–19🔥🔥

MORE DETAILS BELOW!!!

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 🚨
Are you between the ages of 14–19 and ready to learn real skills, make money, and build your future?

The Eastside Culinary Leadership Program (ECLP) is now accepting applications for our PAID Summer Internship! 💰🔥

📍 Location: RestoreOKC (2222 NE 27th St, OKC)
📅 Start Date: July 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM-12:00pm

This is more than just cooking…
✔️ Learn hands-on culinary skills
✔️ Get real kitchen experience
✔️ Build confidence & leadership
✔️ Learn job skills that actually matter
✔️ Get PAID while you learn 💰

If you’re serious about your future and ready to grow, this is for YOU.
⏰ Spots are limited!
📝 Apply between April 1 – May 1
📩 Interviews will be sent by May 15th
👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/7MhRiegU77gRTrZ59