INNER CITY STUDENT ATHLETES INITIATIVE
Empowering tomorrow’s leaders through sports and education.
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.
OUR SERVICES
ZIM CHURCH ICSA believes education and sports together spark creativity and leadership. We foster a grassroots and voice in sports approach into youth mentorship. So we are building a culture of Much Love message mindset strategies with strong mentoring that transforms lives’. Building identity and character into our next generation youth at earliest age, requires everyone to be best versions of themselves and break down stereotypes of communication barriers created by fear of unknown. Love overcomes fear.
Academic Support Programs
– Tutoring and Homework Assistance: “My POCKET SCHOOL APP” is talior-made academic support that helps K-12 students meet their educational goals.
– College Readiness: K-12 in-school “Value of Education” (VOE) Seminars enhance counseling efforts focused on college admissions tests, applications, and scholarship opportunities.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
FLEXWORK SPORTS MANAGEMENT NFL/NBA/MLB YOUTH CAMPSÂ
NFL FLAG FOOTBALL – HS girls team to compete at 2028 Olympics in L.A.
Successful outcomes for ICSA program in Columbus, Ohio are:
1) To successfully complete homework assignments;
2) To participate in positive activities such as sports or arts programming;
3) To establish positive peer relationships;
4) To be promoted to the next grade level of academic eligibility to play sports;
5) To be exposed to college campuses (OSU and HBCU’s) as well as to various career opportunities, ie. trade school certification, entrepreneurship.
– Skill Training: Access to PRO ATHLETES’ INSTRUCTION by FlexWork Sports NFL/NBA/MLB Camps. CDC “Heads Up” CONCUSSION training / US Center Safesport certified coaching instructions will enhance athletic abilities 5-18.
– Performance Coaching: We work with youth to develop mental resilience for focus to achieving peak performance in both sports and academics. As an NFL Flag Certified Official, beginning recruitment and team building of a California High School girls FLAG football team to compete for 2028 Olympics Gold medal beginning September 2025-26 School Year within Southern California School Districts.
– Fitness and Conditioning: Programs to improve physical fitness by conditioning with pushups, situps and jumping jacks including treadmill throughout year to maintain peak performance levels.
MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP
Zion International Ministries Inc., operating under the name Inner City Student Athletes
Initiative (ICSA), is committed to supporting student-athletes in urban areas. Their mission
centers around assisting these young individuals in their academic, athletic & personal development, optimizing their potential for success in both sports and life.
MENTORING WITH SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Pastor Vincent Franklin planned MWS trip to A. Phillip Randolph Elementary School in Atlanta GA on January 22, 2020 featuring Ventriloquist Willie Brown & Woody as in-school mentorship of five (5) fifth graders: Sasha, Jayla, Joia, Christian and Braylen for 90 minute in-school Mentoring Session: 30 minute Lunch greet, 30 minutes Gym Time and 30 minutes Fun Time with special guest reinforcing “Much Love” message from our testimonials to become best version of themselves.
On November 15, 2024, MWS was invited back to Randolph Elementary School for Panel Forum to Mentor School Assembly of 260 third, fourth and fifth graders in 30 minutes consecutive “Assemblies” featuring Morehouse College Admissions Director Michael Gumm.
Pastor Vincent has led planning strategies for Youth Ministry with Pro Athletes & Celebrity figures mentoring inner city youth into paths of success outcome, which translated into the “Street Just’Us” Cartoon project to expand Much Love message as mainstream conversations!
MWS is planning next trip to State of California for High School Mentorship Sessions in the 2025-26 School Year in partnership with Athletes for Life (AFL) and former NFL RB Greg Bell. Pastor Vincent plans to begin the recruiting process for prospective 8th/9th graders to form an NFL girls FLAG FOOTBALL team to practice, train for 3 years to eventually compete for Gold Medal at upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in L.A.!
Certified Coaching
FLEXWORK SPORTS NFL / GAME DAY YOUTH CAMPS / PRO CAMPS - PASTOR VINCENT is a Certified Youth Sports Coach
As early as 2020, Pastor Vincent has obtained a CDC HEADS UP CONCUSSION TRAINING and yearly updates of US Center Safesport Abuse Awareness Training for Youth Sports Coaches, and Pastor Vincent is now a NFL Flag Football Certified Official since 2024.
FlexWork Sports Management partnership provided up to 5 ICSA Scholarships for NFL and NBA Camps:Â 2021 QB Justin Fields, 2022 QB C.J. Stroud, 2024 WR Garrett Wilson & WR Jaxson Smith-Njigba; May 2025 All-Pro DE Myles Garrett NFL and July 2025 OSU WR Jeremiah Smith Football Youth Camps skills & drills participation.
Game Day Youth Camps provided reduced fee of $50 scholarships for 5 ICSA youth athletes to attend April 2025 OSU All American S/PR Caleb Downs & WR Carnell Tate in Columbus OH and June 2025 Kyren Williams NFL RB CAMP in Los Angeles, CA.
Pro Camps provided five ICSA youth athlete full scholarships in July 2025 to attend both Care Source – The Foundation Football Camp featuring Cardale Jones, Maurice Clarett, Caleb Downs, Jeremiah Smith; and Pro Soccer Camp with Columbus Crew captain Darlington Nagbe.
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME “FIRST PLAY” has invited ICSA to attend yearly HOF activities since our August 2, 2023 visit with 7 ICSA participants including Ferris Wheel ride, free entry to HOF Museums of all levels and Lunch. Invited in 2024 for HOF First Play events, but was rained out. ICSA welcomes Summer 2025 HOF First Play invitation and will participate in First Play activities, including HOF Museum visit with at least 10 ICSA youth on July 30, 2025.
Coaching Services:(https://www.youtube.com/@zimchurchyouthministrytrinity)
Our coaching services focus on developing both athletic and personal skills, physical fitness, teamwork, and resilience.
Athletic Skill Training: We provide access to professional coaching and skill development in various sports, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline.
Partnerships: We has established strong partnerships with organizations like FLEXWORK SPORTS NFL & NBA Youth Sports Camps to feature high-quality football & basketball skills / drills sessions that enhance boys HS football & basketball and HS girls flag football & basketball training and development.
Certified Youth Sports Coach: Since 2019-20, Pastor Vincent Franklin has obtained “Play Like a Champion” certificate from Notre Dame thru Catholic Diocese of Ohio and CDC Heads Up for Youth Sports Coach Concussion Training for youth athletes; Pastor Vincent is active status with his U.S. Center for SafeSport Abuse Awareness Training for youth ages 5-18 (updated yearly, since 2024).
Fitness and Conditioning Programs: We offer programs that promote physical fitness, healthy habits, and overall well-being. Year round routine of pushups situps and jumping jacks keep our youth athletes in position to play for their High School teams.
Team Building and Communication Workshops: Through our longstanding partnership with FLEXWORK SPORTS Management since 2021, our ICSA youth athletes have access to hands-on Pro Athletes’ instruction by YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS that emphasize the importance of teamwork, skills and drills, communication and collaboration, and effective group dynamics.
Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Training: We instill the values of fair play, respect, and ethical behavior in all athletic Sportsmanship requires learning how to “lose” and study and analytics of film to be “your best version”.
Why We Need Your Support:
Organizing these events requires considerable resources, including venue rentals, equipment, travel arrangements, and athlete training. We are reaching out to compassionate supporters like you to help us make these opportunities a reality for our young athletes.
How You Can Help:
Your donation will directly impact the lives of our athletes!
In 2018, Pastor Vincent obtained Certifications for Protecting God’s Children and Play Like a Champion from Catholic Diocese of Columbus and began Coaching 4th & 5th grade boys basketball team at All Saints Academy that 2018-19 season. On July 5, 2019, ZIM CHURCH dba Inner City Student Athletes initiative (ICSA) was launched with BRAXTON MILLER NFL CAMP with five participants.
Since 2019, Pastor Vincent has been Coach/GM of boys & girls basketball and boys & girls track-field teams going forward and work with Pro Athletes in each sport to train ICSA Youth Participants in skill sets for desired SPORT(s) of CHOICE. Coach Dylan Barrett with a group of seven South Linden neighborhood boys won the 12 and under Championship at Barnett Rec Center – after several practices then scrimmages with Catholic Diocese church teams at their home gym to prepare the team with championship mindset on March 17, 2020, a Championship ICSA KNIGHTS team was born at ICSA!
In 2021, during COVID-19 pandemic period, five young girls attended ballet class at Elite Performance Academy Studio, Reynoldsburg, OH for six weeks at all expenses paid by ZIM CHURCH. After a successful recital performance August 5, 2021, all five Lady Elites invited a friend to join them at Magic Mountain 4 hours free experience!
We would enjoy adding your youth athlete(s) by JOIN US SECTION as one of the next ICSA YOUTH ATHLETE to excel for their major D1 Sports option.
Connect
ONE MORE THING...ONE MORE WAY TO HELP
Purchase an online Street Just’Us Comic Book for $6 that helps this Cartoon Animated Series build cast of characters brand to broaden worldwide audience at https://streetjustuscartoon.com;
Even when times get tough and your outlook seems bleak, your neighbors will be there to wave and say “hello” in the morning. This is the value of community. It’s what we are celebrating in Street Just’Us, the new animated series that is all about upward mobility and positive thinking.
In the series, you will meet characters like Gigi, who lives as both a teenager and an angel, and Street, a superhero who spreads love by spraying people with a hose.
Although Marketown is distinct in its style and its tone, there is an audience waiting for it. Other animated series, such as The Simpsons and The Cleveland Show, have set down a path for Street Just’Us to follow. People are ready and willing to accept a show like this, filled with laughs and focusing on lessons. It serves a dual purpose: on the one hand, it is entertaining in its own right, but on the other hand, it is meaningful. Audiences are going to appreciate the series because it combines fun with everyday education.
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OTHER ZIM CHURCH-ICSA WEB PRESENCE
Currently, our pocketschool.us web presence is an official 25 student ONLINE SCHOOL featuring “Virtual Camps” and iXL VIRTUAL CURRICULUM to meet all State standards. “MY POCKET SCHOOL” APP for iOS and Android Play Store downloads are coming soon!
ZION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, INC. DBA INNER CITY STUDENT ATHLETES INITIATIVE
EIN: 47-4241833 pastorvincent.franklin@gmail.com (614) 378-8465Â cell
Network
Statement of Current Performance
Since our 2019 inception, Columbus Diocese of Columbus has supported our Mentor and Coaching efforts by issuing recognized certificates, St. Pius facility practices vs. A and B teams, and a $1,000 Grant from Catholic Diocese Foundation in 2020 that allowed beginning to our Web Presence.
2020-24 Walmart-Sam’s Club Community Grants have been a major funding source for our “Street Just’Us Cartoon Animated Series” project into viable 2025 TV Network or Streaming Service Development OFFER or OPTION.
2020-23 Summers, Company sold 500 Donato’s Pizza “Dough Books” and over 2000 Rooster’s Restaurant Fun Cards with Pastor Vincent selling one by one in local neighborhoods for $5 / $10 building Community trust throughout pandemic period ie. Company fundraising with Business Cards, Flyers and Pay Pal Credit Card chip-reader that continues into 2025, with “Space Tools” verification at Walmart (currently working to verify at Lowe’s and CVS) to have a table in front of store entrance to collect donations for ICSA.
NOTE: 2024 several Ohio Walmart/Sam’s Club locations extended $7,000 for content creator “proof of concept” Videos of 2019-25 ICSA programming activities. Please WATCH and SUBSCRIBE free of charge:
https://www.youtube.com/@zimchurchyouthministrytrinityÂ
2025 year is beginning sponsorship with Columbus OH based Milano’s store -Mens Fine Suits, Footwear and Accessories to assist with transportation expenses for 5 ICSA youth athletes to attend local All Pro DE Myles Garrett NFL Camp on May 10, 2025.
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MAIN OBJECTIVE AND GOALS OF ZIM CHURCH
Increase the total income of your company by 10% over the next two years. Reduce production expenses by 5% over the next three years. Increase overall brand awareness. Increase your ZIM CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY TRINITY EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY, MENTORSHIP AND COACHING SERVICES share in its market.
ZIM CHURCH follows the standard types of business objectives:
Survival. The primary objective of ZIM CHURCH is to ensure its long-term viability and stability. …
Profit. …
Provision of a Service. …
Social Responsibility. …
Customer Satisfaction. …
Market Share. …
Enterprise.
The goals of ZIM CHURCH fall into four categories: client or customer satisfaction, financial gain, youth registration growth and participation, and youth/family development.
Steps in the process of achieving them are strategically planned by ZIM CHURCH BOD, designed to meet one or more of these goals yearly.
Join Us
Street Just'Us Comic Book/Animated Series project for TV, Performing Arts, and Studio Production
1) “STREET JUST’US”: GiGi Crenshaw (human form), a 16 yr-old teenager living in Marketown inner city neighborhood, slowly learns not to gain false esteem from Social Media influence and peer pressure; affecting her mental health & state of youth leadership, by constant “drama” forced upon by bad influence of her BFF, Keisha. (Click on photo to watch Cartoon Youth Promo Video).
2) Performing Arts and Studio Productions: We cultivate leadership skills through Performing Arts projects: “Average Black Man The Play”, performed 1995 at MLK Chapel in Atlanta, GA of University Center student cast, and 1996 in Columbus, OH at East High School as City-wide High School student audition for “Stop the Violence weekend, and “Why Christ?” casting, rehearsals and scheduled local Performance Events, empowering youth to become effective K-12 Arts career-oriented students to learn Production Set Process (props, lights, camera and sound) as leaders in their community playhouse productions.
ONLINE YOUTH NON-ATHLETE SIGN-UPS - MENTORING SERVICES
ZION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, INC. DBA INNER CITY STUDENT ATHLETES INITIATIVE
EIN: 47-4241833 pastorvincent.franklin@gmail.com                (614) 378-8465 cell
We’re here to help.
Please visit pocketschool.us website for K-12 Educational Advancement Opportunities – achieve your HS DIPLOMA! Additionally, purchase an online Street Just’Us Comic Book to help us move from pre-production to production!
About Us
Why Partner with Us?
Zion International Ministries Inc. was founded in 2015 by Harold Vincent Franklin aka Pastor Vincent to prevent youth incarceration – focus on reducing violence within inner city neighborhoods. Company acquired it’s IRS 501c3 status February 2017 as a nonprofit Church entity under trade name Christian Media Center, and since March 2019, amended “Inner City Student Athletes initiative (ICSA)”.
In March 2020, at the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic period, our Youth Ministry had to reimagine how to best engage with the “at risk” youth we serve while they were out of in-person schooling. Many of these youth did not have access to WiFi for distance learning, so our program created a Comic Book project, that over the course of three years transitioned into a full Cartoon Animated Series. Many of the kids had so much fun creating the character cast of thirteen Street Just’Us Cartoon characters and development of Storylines relatable to their peer groups in Ohio inner city neighborhoods that they engaged into Promotional Videos for our YouTube channel. Now, in 2025 the Cartoon project is complete on creative side of Development to pitch on TV Network or Streaming Service. This Cartoon is made by the kids for the kids!
Pastor Vincent is Senior Pastor & Company President – Board of Directors with 50+ years living in Columbus inner city neighborhoods – working tirelessly everyday in consultation with BOD members since 2019: Ed Thurman Jr, Electrician, Los Angeles CA and Ben Harry, Photographer, Atlanta GA.
IMPACT
Support one-to-one Mentorship experience with testimonials to enlighten youth that balance Coaching experience empowering family into success outcomes. Cartoon project focuses on targeting teenage girls that have false self esteem from Social Media influence. Characters in cast, GiGi Crenshaw (human) and her BFF Keisha are 16 year old girls that experience every scenerio of life skills and correct decision making process for other youth watching to learn from their adventures on screen.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Develop instant connection with individuals building trust into the direct path of first, defining their individual gift, thus placing all resources around their gift pursuit into a success outcome.
MOTTO
“Love conquers fear”.
TESTIMONIALS
We value your input and look forward to hearing from you. Your support and involvement are vital to the mission and vision of Zion International Ministries Church Youth Ministry as we continue to serve the community and spread the message of faith, hope, and love. Together, we can make a positive impact on countless lives and bring about lasting change. Thank you for choosing to connect with us.
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Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in Zion Ministries. We value your feedback, inquiries, and contributions. For any questions, prayer requests, or general information, we are here to assist you. Our dedicated team is available to address your concerns and provide the necessary support.
To reach out to us, please use one of the following methods:
- Email: You can email us at info@zionministries.org. We strive to respond to all emails within 24 hours.
- Phone: If you prefer to speak with us directly, feel free to call our helpline at +1-555-123-4567. Our phone lines are open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST).
- Mailing Address: You can also write to us by sending your correspondence to Zion Ministries, P.O. Box 1234, Cityville, State, ZIP Code.
We value your input and look forward to hearing from you. Your support and involvement are vital to the mission and vision of Zion Ministries as we continue to serve our community and spread the message of faith, hope, and love. Together, we can make a positive impact on countless lives and bring about lasting change. Thank you for choosing to connect with us.
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