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At its inception, the ICF program focused almost exclusively on education, cultural activities for students and scholarships for high school seniors. Over time, and especially with the advent of the Covid pandemic, the foundation realized that it would have to expand its reach and focus if it were to remain relevant in the local and world community.
The expansion became evident by 2019 as ICF had now begun to collaborate with other entities to assist asylum seekers at the southern border by donating gift cards, clothes, hygiene and personal products to asylum seekers of color. With this outreach to support asylum seekers at the border, the reality compelled the foundation to look inward at the needs of the local community. In doing so, ICF began to entertain a broader, more focused effort on its immediate community and adjacent areas.
The result of that assessment was that the local community, especially people of color and other vulnerable populations could also benefit from the foundation’s humanitarian efforts. And so it was, that ICF began to continue addressing education but decided to broaden its community focus and recognize community needs aimed at assisting women and children, veterans and refugees around housing insecurity, food insecurity, cultural enrichment, mental/physical health, and financial well-being.
In summary, ICF Programs focus in primarily three areas (1) education, cultural and academic attainment, (2) physical, mental, and economic health and well-being, and (3) humanitarian efforts. ICF targets vulnerable populations and communities of color as the recipients and beneficiaries of the foundation’s efforts.
ICF works to create meaningful ongoing programs and partnerships with corporations, foundations, like-minded organizations and the individual donor community to leverage resources and create opportunities to benefit our overall community. These programs solidify ICF’s commitment to community service and philanthropy.
ICF loves to support young people who are the future of our society. Education and scholarship are the hallmark programs of ICF where scholarships and awards are administered. Students and families are also provided with opportunities for exposure and participation in various educational and cultural activities.
These humanitarian projects focus on three areas – veterans, asylum seekers at the border, and refugee families. These three projects were made possible through funding with a grant from the AKA-EAF Community Assistance Program. The three projects are in various stages of implementation.
Veterans Day 2023 ICF partnered with STEP UP VASH (Veterans Administration and Supportive Housing) and accepted the invitation and opportunity to attend the grand opening of two of the newly minted refurbished buildings on the grounds of the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs site. We welcomed the invitation to furnish the Ivy Library Reading Room at the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Facilities.
ICF’s contribution was the donation and installation of bookshelves, seating, tables, and chairs for the space which serves as a library for the 120 formerly unhoused veterans who are now assigned permanent housing in two newly renovated structures.
ICF members also donated books for the facility through a community book drive sponsored by the Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This phase of the Veteran’s project has been completed.
However, ICF anticipates involvement in the next stages of housing procurement for other unhoused veterans. The project resonated with ICF because of the service veterans have given to our nation. By addressing this vulnerable population, we addressed the unhoused, which also included female veterans and people of color—an integral part of our mission. See photos of the grand opening in the photo gallery.
This project provides hygiene packs and essentials for refugee/asylum seekers of color who are stranded at the California US/Mexican Border. This outcome is achieved through a partnerships with various entities and individuals who are committed to assisting Black migrant asylum seekers with humanitarian support. While ICF does not travel to the border, we collaborate with The African Communities Public Health Coalition, an entity that takes health and hygiene items, food, and gift cards for distribution to asylum seekers. Many of these asylum seekers of color have few or no resources left to sustain themselves while waiting to be processed for entry to the United States.
ICF acknowledges the border task force that consists of individuals, volunteers, nonprofits, and other associations bringing together a mix of medical, social, and legal experience to assist asylum seekers and refugees.
In recognition of United Nations Refugee Day, ICF welcomes refugee families with home essentials as they transition to permanent housing in the Culver City and greater Los Angeles area. The target populations are those asylum seekers of color who have now been granted entry into the United States and are at various stages of acquiring housing in the community.
The primary aim of this project is to support refugees settling and assimilating into American life. This joint effort with other community entities will assist refugees with household items and information about existing resources and services.
ICF secures funds for young Southern California scholars impacted by financial and social constraints to receive trips to tour Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to visualize themselves pursuing higher education in culturally supportive institutions.
ICF raises funds to provide Southern California high school students with unique opportunities to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) workshops to foster their interests, skills, and awareness of educational and career options in STEM fields.
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