Changing Ourselves Through Being a Part of the Solution,
the Institute for Community Leadership’s new, short document on its pedagogy

 

From A Kitchen in the World House Book Cover

View our interactive cookbook From a Kitchen in the World House.

ICL students produced From a Kitchen in the World House cultural recipe exchange book entirely during COVID. The book project was organized by 30 students, representing 23 languages and 19 countries. They exchanged a cultural recipe from a grandparent or parent with another ICL student of a different race or nationality, cooked their partner’s recipe in their home, and served it to their family. They reflected on their experience in the writings enclosed. From a Kitchen highlights Dr. King’s World House concept that through science and technology our world has been brought together into a worldwide neighborhood; Dr. King calls us to turn this worldwide neighborhood into a brotherhood and sisterhood. Students share From a Kitchen in regular book readings and public events. From a Kitchen in a World House is available for purchase for $20. Please contact us to arrange a book reading or to purchase a book.

Our Mission

The Institute for Community Leadership assists individuals, schools, and organizations envision a more just nation and world, and develop and sustain the strength, discipline, leadership, relationships, and organizational integrity to bring that vision into reality.

Our Work

Professional Development

ICL produces professional development classes for educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, public servants, elected leadership and others through various classes, seminars, and guest lectures.

Youth Otherness

ICL’s youth programming dynamically engages youth in their society and empowers them towards academic, social, and professional achievement. Our culturally relevant and research-based curriculum directly addresses academic disparities and prepares youth for meaningful lives.

Community Leadership

ICL hosts vibrant community leadership events and seminars throughout the west coast region we serve. All community members—from youth to educator to administrator—are welcome to these relevant conversations. A strong community is at the core of the world’s development.

WE’RE HIRING!

Community Organizer

Join a personally-transforming effort to strengthen democracy. The Institute for Community Leadership brings best practices from our nation’s civil rights and organized labor movements to the forefront in community education, training, and practice. Learn from distinguished elected officials, civil rights luminaries, and local and national leaders. Create cultural exchanges to cities, towns, and Tribal Nations throughout the West Coast and the nation. Organize diverse leaders, educators, families and students.

Click Seeking a Community Organizer to view the job description and apply.

Administrative Specialist

We are seeking an experienced administrative specialist/office manager. Retired professionals encouraged to apply.  Be part of a dynamic team! All professional administrative experience welcomed. For 25 years, the Institute for Community Leadership has developed strong youth leaders and transformative teachers throughout the West Coast.

Click Seeking an Administrative Specialist to view the job description and apply.

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ICL students in Selma, AL with Congressman John Lewis.

TO US YOU MATTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TOUR SUMMER 2022

Your time, input, donations and support are essential to the success of this robust and critical, timely summer tour! Please consider one or more of the following:

Financial Support

Your financial support is essential this summer. Please generously consider:

• Your Yes we Can! donation of $25.00 assists in securing meals and snacks for 140 local student’s participation in self-transformational summer classes.

• Your The Time is Now! donation of $100.00 assists in securing curriculum and materials for classes and civic engagement opportunities for 215 students this summer.

• Your We Are the Change! Sponsorship of $1,200.00 provides a one-week experience for a local student to participate in home visits, virtual and in-person classes, and civic engagement events this summer.

• Your To Us You Matter! Lead Sponsorship of $5,000 provides a two-week experience for one student traveling between the west coast and the state of Alabama in July. This sponsorship covers airfare, ground transportation, meals and hotel/overnight accommodations.

Participation

Our team of staff and youth are traveling to the counties of Pierce, King and Grays Harbor, Washington; Contra Costa, Yolo, Sacramento, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, California; and Montgomery, Dallas, Macon and Wilcox, Alabama. We are carrying out meetings with elected officials, community leaders and social change luminaries with the purpose of expanding our regional capacity for intergenerational and interracial civic engagement.

If you have a recommendation for a meeting in one of these regions, or could assist with meals, transportation or other logistical support, please contact Dr. Nyla Rosen, nyla@icleadership.org or call 253-508-3250.

For more information or to donate, please visit our “DONATE” page

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Frequently asked questions

01.

Who do you work with?

Home based programming serves young people ages 14-24 of Washington State, with a focus on South Puget Sound.

04.

Can my child get involved?

Contact: The ICL classes and programs for students help our young people become part of this dialogue– and help them become part of the solution. Please contact: Dr. Nyla Rosen at 253 508 3250 or Nyla@icleadership.org

02.

Do you work with educators?

Yes we do! The Institute provides classes and professional development for educators in schools and districts across the United States. Professional development includes: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement, Teaching Democracy, Engaging individuals from diverse races, cultures, and economic stations, Personal transformation through social participation, Community-based intrinsic motivation: inspiring interconnection, self-confidence, and caring for others. We also coordinate with educators in school districts throughout Washington and California to nominates students for our classes and initiatives.

03.

How can I get involved?

Well, thanks for asking. You can call us at (253) 872-3612, join our email list by filling out the form at the bottom of the page, to keep up with events!

contact information

  • Education Center

    24833 180th Ave SE Kent, WA 98042

  • Office Numbers

    Phone: (253) 872-3612 | Fax: (425) 671-0998

  • Hours of Operation

    8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily

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