iHuman was founded in 1997 to offer creativity and care programs for high-risk youth. It focuses on life skills development through art mentorship and outreach crisis intervention. The document discusses iHuman's history, programs, community needs, costs, goals, social mission, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and vision for the future.

1. Prepared by: Deanne Patsula, Jesse Hanson, Joshua McGillis, Shant Chakmakian
MBAC 5101 – Business and Community Development

2. Background & History
• Founded in 1997
• Focuses on high risk youth
• Offers creativity & care
programs

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5. Civil Society
Organizations
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6. iHuman considers trust the core of their brand. This is instrumental for working
with at-risk-youth

7. “You can take the kid out of the street but not the “street” out of the kid.”
Life Skills Development

8. Art Mentorship
“Arts programming involves various art mediums such as sculpting, painting,
drawing, print-making, performance art, music, drama and fashion.”

9. Outreach Crisis Intervention

10. Community Needs
When a passion for art was combined with a passion for helping troubled youth –
the magic of iHuman and Social Innovation was born.

11. Cost vs Benefit
• 2012 Operating Budget $606,000
• Ongoing operational funding  $1.25 million in new studio
• Life Skills Development, Art Mentorship, and Outreach Crisis Intervention

12. Reaching Goals
Positive outcomes iHuman works towards: Confidence, self-esteem,
decision-making skills,
identifying personal strengths, creating a future plan

13. Social Mission Vs. Economic Value
• Income: 60% Community Support, 25% Government, 15% Other
• Expenses: 84% Programs & Services, 16% Development & Admin

14. S.W.O.T - Strengths
• Resiliency
• Many public and private partners
• Social innovation

15. S.W.O.T - Weakness
• Uncertainty of place
• Increasing operating costs

16. S.W.O.T - Opportunities
• Social art and youth activism
• iHuman youth leaders
• Education model prototype

17. S.W.O.T - Threats
• Ongoing operating costs
• Strong connection to place

18. Future