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OSU ALL AMERICAN S/PR Caleb Downs & WR Carnell Tate Strong Mentorship to 5 ICSA youth in attendance – Football Camp 04-27-2025.
ALL-PRO Myles Garrett DE NFL FOOTBALL CAMP Hamilton Township HS 05-10-2025 W/ 4 ICSA youth
FLEXWORK SPORTS Management Camp Scholarships - up to 5 youth athletes since 2021
“MENTORING WITH SCHOOLS” program across the USA – Value of Education (VOE) Seminars at K-12 Schools in OHIO, GEORGIA AND CALIFORNIA
MY POCKET SCHOOL - pocketschool.us
Attention: Every Public or Private K-12 School Administrators – MENTORING WITH SCHOOLS is scheduling “Value of Education” (VOE) Seminars across the USA!
“MENTORING WITH SCHOOLS” partnered with Morehouse College for Value of Education Seminars: ATL, GA – 11-15-24.
Learn More About Our ICSA youth athletes’ participation at 2021-25 FLEXWORK SPORTS CAMP Events… watch on ZIM CHURCH YouTube channel!
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In addition to making a monetary contribution to this campaign, you can show your support for Street Just’Us Animated Series for TV by sharing a link to the campaign page on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and any other social media platforms you use. We want to build a worldwide audience for this series before the premiere.
Our Mission:
The Inner City Student Athletes Initiative is dedicated to supporting student-athletes in urban areas by providing resources that foster both academic and athletic growth. Our programs are designed to help students excel on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities.
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Network is dedicated to the development of our next generation youth through the provision of resources designed to inspire and motivate youth in educational advancement, film/media, and sports.
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“MENTORING WITH SCHOOLS” across the USA by My POCKET SCHOOL!
MENTORING WITH SCHOOLS AND My POCKET SCHOOL
ZIM CHURCH is a 501c3 Church entity has expanded Youth Engagement across the USA by the “My POCKET SCHOOL APP: pocketschool.us and it’s Mentoring with Schools in-school VALUE OF EDUCATION SEMINARS beginning in 2020 (and 2024 follow up) at Randolph Elementary School in Atlanta, GA. Upcoming Southern CA High School in-school seminar scheduled for 2025-26 School Year!
ICSA K-12 students already enrolled in Public, Private or Home School are utilizing the educational tool, My Pocket School website: (https://pocketschool.us)
Key Features:
1. iXL.com Integration: We are thrilled to incorporate the iXL.com-K-12 standardized
curriculum, offering a meticulously crafted educational journey from early learning through
high school. This curriculum is aligned with educational standards and ensures students gain a solid foundation across subjects.
2. Comprehensive Content: The website covers a breadth of subjects with engaging exercises, personalized learning pathways, and real-time progress tracking to cater
individual learning styles and needs.
3. Interactive Learning: With its robust interactive features, students are encouraged to actively participate in their learning process, reinforcing concepts through practice and instant feedback.
4. Accessible Platform: Designed for ease of use, the My POCKET SCHOOL website is accessible from any device, providing flexibility and convenience for learners and educators alike.
Our Vision:
At Zion International Ministries Inc, we are committed to expanding our 25 student iXL software licensed classroom to 100 students by 2025 year end, nurturing the educational aspirations of inner city communities across the USA to youth and their family that need help with their schoolwork.
With over 13.7k questions answered in 451 different skills and over 138 hours of student usage for Jan – Dec 2024 first year, My POCKET SCHOOL is a testament to our dedication to providing valuable educational tools facilitating continuous learning and academic excellence that has produced fruits of academic improvement for each user.
“My POCKET SCHOOL” iOS and Android APP coming soon on Play Store!
NOTE: “SAFE HOUSES” are Community based physical buildings with enough square footage to include a Green Screen Room for Animation & Film/Media, Full Music Recording Studio, Full Nautilus gym area w/ Game Room & upstairs mezzanine Barbershop/Beauty Salon overlooking all activities. Each area of trade can earn a State of Ohio Certification (“Safe House initiative” projected 2026-27).
19th MAY 2023
Street Just'Us Cartoon Animated Series Short Film (final edit - copyright 2023)
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ZIM CHURCH 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Pastor Vincent has over a decade of sincere dedication to Community Service & Youth Engagement across the USA! #anniversary #specialday #MuchLove
JUNE 16, 2025 IS OUR ZIM CHURCH 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
TODAY IS OUR ZIM CHURCH 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Pastor Vincent is sincerely dedicated to Community Service & Youth Engagement across the USA! #anniversary #specialday #MuchLove
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15th April 2023
Four (4) Franklinton neighborhood youth, Londyn, 10, Rondae, 13, Celina & Cedrick (twins), 11, are learning sales skills during our weekly Rooster Restaurant Fun Cards fundraiser event during Spring/Summer 2023.
10th JULY 2022
CJ STROUD QB OSU FOOTBALL CAMP - OHIO DOMINICAN COLLEGE 07-10-2022 W/ 5 ICSA Scholarships
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CJ STROUD QB OSU FOOTBALL CAMP
CJ STROUD QB OSU FOOTBALL CAMP – OHIO DOMINICAN COLLEGE 07-10-2022 W/ 5 ICSA Scholarships
OSU STADIUM Horseshoe
OSU STADIUM Horseshoe 🧲 visit with nine (9) inner city youth ages 7-11. Kids got to run and play on field!
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20th July 2021
OSU STADIUM Horseshoe 🧲 visit with nine (9) inner city youth ages 7-11 on 07-20-21. Kids got to run and play on field!
18th July 2021
Justin Fields QB Chicago Bears NFL Camp in Columbus, Ohio on 07-18-2021.
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Justin Fields QB Chicago Bears
Justin Fields QB Chicago Bears NFL Camp in Columbus, Ohio (2021)
FLEX AND CHILL GYM
FLEX AND CHILL GYM, WHITEHALL, OH WORKOUT #1 NYASIA JENKINS, 15 w/ WR 400m BUTCH REYNOLDS
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13th February 2020
Flex and chill gym, whitehall, oh workout #1 nyasia jenkins, 15 w/ WR 400m Butch Reynnolds
25th January 2020
A. Phillip Randolph Elementary School, ATL, GA - "MUCH LOVE CAMPAIGN" BY MENTORSHIP IN DOLPHIN'S COVE
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A. Phillip Randolph Elementary School
MENTORING WITH SCHOOLS testimonial by Willie Brown, Comedian/Ventriloquist with five 5th grade students: Joia, Sasha, Braylen, Christian and Jayla. Introduction to MUCH LOVE Event was follow-up to MLK Day in Atlanta, GA Jan. 2020.
Thompson Rec Center Boxing
Thompson Rec Center Boxing Lesson w/ Heavyweight Champ Buster Douglas & Josiah Kelly, 12, ICSA youth athlete.
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8th January 2020
Thompson Rec Center Boxing Lesson w/ Heavyweight Champ Buster Douglas & Josiah Kelly, 12, ICSA youth athlete.
10th December 2019
SCRIMMAGE #2 for AAU BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM vs. St. Pius Catholic Church (7th grade B-TEAM)
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SCRIMMAGE #2
SCRIMMAGE #2 for AAU BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM vs. St. Pius Catholic Church (7th grade B-TEAM)
BRAXTON MILLER NFL FOOTBALL CAMP
BRAXTON MILLER NFL WR FOOTBALL CAMP – FORTRESS OBETZ STADIUM (2019)
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7th JULY 2019
BRAXTON MILLER NFL WR FOOTBALL CAMP - FORTRESS OBETZ STADIUM July 7, 2019.
23th June 2019
LINDEN CLASSIC-Buckeye Prep All-Star Basketball Showcase (Maloney Park at Corner of Joyce & 17th)
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Linden Classic Action
LINDEN CLASSIC-Buckeye Prep All-Star Basketball Showcase (Maloney Park at Corner of Joyce & 17th)
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ZIM CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY develops identity and character in inner city youth nationwide through a “Much Love” mindset.
Zion International Ministries, Inc. Zion International Ministries (ZIM) is organized and shall be operated exclusively for religious, charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
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