All donations given through the above link will be restricted to support of Young Mobilizers programming, development, community space, student support programs, and other services.
“Young Mobilizers is a collective of students and community leaders in Atlanta dedicated to solving issues of inequity. Through training, mentorship, and grassroots programming, the organization mobilizes black, brown, poor, and working-class communities to increase capacity and cultivate genuine solutions to systemic issues being faced. Beyond focusing on making the world aware of the issues plaguing the community, the collective is dedicated to taking positive action, with the aim developing measurable, long-term solutions.”
Antonio Lewis – Project Lead
Antonio Lewis a nationally known organizer for equality and justice. Antonio believes that if we identify and correct systemic inequalities over time, we can make the world more fair and just.
Current Programming
Young Mobilizers is incubating a comprehensive vision and infrastructure in collaboration with The InteRoots Initiative so as to increase programming impact, formalize structures, and foster long-term sustainability. The organization already operates a wide array of programming benefitting the community in conjunction with other grassroots organizations.
Young Mobilization – A youth-led grassroots initiative designed to build capacity for civic engagement and produce a new generation of community leaders. The program has provided employment and professional opportunities for 32 students to date.
Professional Development – Internship and professional development programming centered around student needs and interests. Internship opportunities have been cultivated both in the public and private sectors, and business development programming has led to the development of 5 businesses over the last year.
Additional Programming – Neighborhood beautification campaign (6 large murals Painted), Christmas toy drive, back-to-school backpack giveaway.
HBCU College Tours
InteRoots has been honored to serve as a fiscal sponsor for two Young Mobilizers HBCU College Tours, and looks forward to sponsoring a third in 20243. This sponsorship, which we call a “Roots Project,” allows for organizations to fund short-term initiatives, which serve the dual purpose of meeting a need identified by the community and building capacity to support a larger vision of progress.
