Purposeful Partnership Program
Incredible Credible Messengers, Inc. (ICM) introduces restorative practices to communities as a
way of life... This program helps residents to develop community and healthy relationships.
amongst themselves and one another.
Brownsville, Brooklyn and Bronx, NY residents face lack of safety, resources, effective services,
and healthy living conditions. These notoriously unsafe neighborhoods have the highest violent.
crime rate in NYC, an incarceration rate more than triple the NYC average, and nearly 1/3 of
residents live in poverty with decreasing household income and rising housing costs. There are.
higher rates of education deficits, childhood obesity, teen births, infant mortality, and avoidable
pediatric hospitalizations compared to areas with more resources and advocates. About 1/4 of
residents have major health issues and go without insurance, medical care, and exercise, and
also die prematurely at disproportionately higher rates. Resources and infrastructure to address.
these needs are minimal, making it necessary to clean up, safeguard, activate, and bring.
resources to public spaces so that we can work together to heal from within and improve.
community culture.
When: Cohort II – October 2023 through April 2024
What: Healing circles, restorative practices training, community events, and youth-led
community initiatives. Regular activities include leadership workshops, family-oriented activities,
etiquette classes, creative arts and storytelling events, and structured public forums. We will
also host guest helping professionals, conduct community assessments, go on trips, lead
cleanup and revitalization initiatives, collaboratively plan for future community projects, and
have a graduation event.
PPP Goals:
The overall outcome that ICM is aiming to achieve is ending mass incarceration of NYC.
residents and making healing accessible for all people. The specific measurable outcomes of
PPP are to:
● Promote safety and fun in public spaces.
● Expand access to adequate services for all residents.
● Teach participants effective healing methods and coping skills.
● Retain 95% of participants.
● Reduce gun violence in New York City by 2024.
● Improve mental health outcomes for all participants.
● Help 85% of participants find education or employment within 90 days; and
● Strengthen community trust and engagement.
Incredible Credible Messengers, Inc. (ICM) introduces restorative practices to communities as a
way of life... This program helps residents to develop community and healthy relationships.
amongst themselves and one another.
Brownsville, Brooklyn and Bronx, NY residents face lack of safety, resources, effective services,
and healthy living conditions. These notoriously unsafe neighborhoods have the highest violent.
crime rate in NYC, an incarceration rate more than triple the NYC average, and nearly 1/3 of
residents live in poverty with decreasing household income and rising housing costs. There are.
higher rates of education deficits, childhood obesity, teen births, infant mortality, and avoidable
pediatric hospitalizations compared to areas with more resources and advocates. About 1/4 of
residents have major health issues and go without insurance, medical care, and exercise, and
also die prematurely at disproportionately higher rates. Resources and infrastructure to address.
these needs are minimal, making it necessary to clean up, safeguard, activate, and bring.
resources to public spaces so that we can work together to heal from within and improve.
community culture.
When: Cohort II – October 2023 through April 2024
What: Healing circles, restorative practices training, community events, and youth-led
community initiatives. Regular activities include leadership workshops, family-oriented activities,
etiquette classes, creative arts and storytelling events, and structured public forums. We will
also host guest helping professionals, conduct community assessments, go on trips, lead
cleanup and revitalization initiatives, collaboratively plan for future community projects, and
have a graduation event.
PPP Goals:
The overall outcome that ICM is aiming to achieve is ending mass incarceration of NYC.
residents and making healing accessible for all people. The specific measurable outcomes of
PPP are to:
● Promote safety and fun in public spaces.
● Expand access to adequate services for all residents.
● Teach participants effective healing methods and coping skills.
● Retain 95% of participants.
● Reduce gun violence in New York City by 2024.
● Improve mental health outcomes for all participants.
● Help 85% of participants find education or employment within 90 days; and
● Strengthen community trust and engagement.