Mission:
To develop a community that serves, supports, collaborates and succeeds together.
My People Community Services endeavors to collaborate and connect individuals to community initiatives, activities and events from the perspective of service and support. We believe when individuals are involved, engaged and feel a part of the community, they have more pride, increased care and respect for the community and others. There is a difference between “the community” and “My Community”; just as there is a difference between “the people” and “My People”. The word “My” denotes ownership or in the case of My People, being a part of something. When an individual takes ownership in their community and sees themselves as a part of something bigger, it allows for the individual and the community to thrive. Having a community that thrives is what My People Community Services seeks to accomplish.
To develop a community that serves, supports, collaborates and succeeds together.
My People Community Services endeavors to collaborate and connect individuals to community initiatives, activities and events from the perspective of service and support. We believe when individuals are involved, engaged and feel a part of the community, they have more pride, increased care and respect for the community and others. There is a difference between “the community” and “My Community”; just as there is a difference between “the people” and “My People”. The word “My” denotes ownership or in the case of My People, being a part of something. When an individual takes ownership in their community and sees themselves as a part of something bigger, it allows for the individual and the community to thrive. Having a community that thrives is what My People Community Services seeks to accomplish.
SUCCEED WITH MY PEOPLE.
Ice Cream for a Dream
Ice Cream for a Dream is the signature event of My People Community Services, Incorporated & The Dream Support Network. The way Ice Cream for a Dream works is that an individual tells us their dream in exchange for an ice cream sandwich. This sweet, motivational treat inspires individuals to dream more, dream bigger and to Never Stop Dreaming!
Since 2012, we have given out over 10,000 ice creams a year (That's over 50,000 ice creams!) in exchange for dreams and we look forward to doing more in years to come. People sometimes ask, "What is your biggest dream?". Our dream is to travel all over the United States doing Ice Cream for a Dream and inspiring individuals to live the life of their dreams. You can help make our dream come true! Make a charitable donation to our non profit My People Community Services, Incorporated to support the Ice Cream for a Dream nationwide tour. Also, consider bringing Ice Cream for a Dream to your next pep rally, staff outing, community event or morale boosting activity to help your community...Never Stop Dreaming!!!
Since 2012, we have given out over 10,000 ice creams a year (That's over 50,000 ice creams!) in exchange for dreams and we look forward to doing more in years to come. People sometimes ask, "What is your biggest dream?". Our dream is to travel all over the United States doing Ice Cream for a Dream and inspiring individuals to live the life of their dreams. You can help make our dream come true! Make a charitable donation to our non profit My People Community Services, Incorporated to support the Ice Cream for a Dream nationwide tour. Also, consider bringing Ice Cream for a Dream to your next pep rally, staff outing, community event or morale boosting activity to help your community...Never Stop Dreaming!!!
The Young Kings Project
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The Young King Project was inspired by the H&M ad controversy that occurred at the beginning of 2018 in which H&M created an ad that featured an African-American boy in a sweatshirt that read, “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”. Like many other graphic designers, our graphic designer E. Campbell, was asked to change the narrative that represented the boy in the ad. Rather than having him represent being the “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”, we decided to make him a “Dream Chaser” by adding one of our exclusive logos to the sweatshirt, we also added a crown to his head. It made us feel good to make our unique statement about the ad and depict the young model in a more positive light.
After the initial design we decided to ask for pictures of local young men and we turned each picture into a Young King. This project was created so that African American children can see positive images of children that look just like them.
After the initial design we decided to ask for pictures of local young men and we turned each picture into a Young King. This project was created so that African American children can see positive images of children that look just like them.
Dads Matter Too Community Day
Dads Matter Too Community Day is a collaboration between My People Community Services, the Department of Children and Families, The Village and My People Clinical Services. Starting in 2018, the Dads Matter Too Community Day has evolved from mostly a field day with hamburgers and hot dogs to a yearly celebration of fatherhood that includes inflatables, performances, food trucks and much, much more. In 2020, My People Community Services and our partners have joined forces with the Town of Bloomfield, Connecticut and we plan to host the biggest ever Dads Matter Too Community Day at the Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center. This new location allows for us to have both indoor and outdoor activities, more space for the food trucks and inflatables and the town of Bloomfield also has a stage for all of our performances. The first to years of the event, we had 6oo and 750 individuals and families attend, this year we are expecting over 1,000! Be sure to join us on August 22, 2020 at 330 Park Avenue from 10am until 2pm in Bloomfield, CT.
The Fatherhood Manologues
The Fatherhood Manologues is an exhilarating collection of short stories about fatherhood. Each story provides a unique point of view on being a father or being fathered. All the stories will take you on an emotional roller coaster that reminds the audience of the important role fathers play in the lives of their children. The significance of having an involved father or the impact of father absenteeism is felt in each of the personally delivered stories. With the societal stereotypes and social expectations wrapped tightly around the term “fatherhood” the Fatherhood Manologues is a much needed artistic expression of men creating their own narratives. Funny, entertaining, serious and sad, these stories will have you wanting to reconnect and repair broken relationships; as well as, reflect on the bond with your own father.
Abdul-Rahmaan I. Muhammad Scholarship
