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Our
Mission
What We Are
IBIA, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) program created to impact youth during their senior high school and college freshman years. Our Mission is to "Equip youth with SELF-LOVE, UNITY, RECOVERY, and FINANCIAL literacy, to develop confident leaders, empowered to build strong communities and create a positive global impact." Our listen-first life skill coaching style helps program participants achieve their goals and become positive role models for younger generations.
Who We Serve
IBIA, Inc. is a resource for families, communities, and youth from underserved demographics. We work with various sponsors and partners who are aligned with our mission, to build resource awareness and support for those we serve.
How We Serve
We serve through in-person and virtual education resources, community service, coaching, and scholarship initiatives. Our "SURF" Curriculum comprises four foundational pillars; Self-Love, Unity, Recovery, and Financial Freedom, which introduces youth to life-building skills aligned with their passions and future goals. We also offer our program participants career development, budget basics, interview preparation, and resume-building workshops.
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Youth Helping Youth Freshman Success Tips
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2023 Recover & Rise Scholarship
Recipients Award Winners
Pay Homage to Ms. Booth-Price
What is the
Georgia A. Booth-Price HOPE Scholarship?
This year with the utmost reverence we begin an annual tradition to bestow our highest scholarship award in honor of the late Minister Georgia A. Booth-Price, a woman who embodied IBIA's principles of UNITY & RECOVERY through her service, empathy & consistent compassion for others. Her remarkable life & selfless work left a life-lasting impact on those she helped, touched, and believed in. We invite you to learn more about Minister Booth-Price's extraordinary legacy here.
Congrats & Well Done!
This year we received 26 applications. However, these Eight (8) students excelled & earned a 2023 scholarship. The HOPE recipient will receive $1250 for her college education-related expenses. Collectively these scholarship recipients will receive over $5600 towards their college-related expenses.
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
ethan k alfonso
a. samone mclean
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Georgia A. Booth-Price HOPE
Scholarship Recipient
Hometown: Newport News, VA
Lisa Patel
Doc Green
Hometown: Hampton, VA
Hometown: N. Charleston, SC
Maria tomas
Chelsi Thomas
Hometown: Brookshire, TX
Hometown: Boynton Beach, FL
Julea Thomas
Kameron mallory
Hometown: Yorktown, VA
Hometown: Newport News, VA
