Our Story
Amir Malik Mosley was born August 12, 2001 on the west side of Chicago. From a young age, Amir’s favorite pastimes were basketball and socializing. He began to gain interest in the body and it’s functions which led him to the medical field. Amir attended Malcolm X college with the intentions of becoming an X Ray technician. One of his dreams was to become an entrepreneur with his own clothing line. Additionally, Amir was a giver and lover of all, especially his family and friends. On April 15, 2023, Amir was killed in the streets of Chicago leaving behind a huge community that loved and was blessed by his presence. In honor of the one year anniversary of his passing, Mirkat Impact Foundation was born to continue Amir’s legacy of nurturing the potential and creating a loving community. What was first seen as a tragedy, has now been turned into an opportunity to Awaken Minds & Inspire Resilience as Amir always did and always will.
mission
To equip at-risk youth with life skills development, mental health advocacy, and pathway discovery, providing the resources, education, and support needed to build their own paths to success. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we aim to foster a compassionate and inclusive environment where young individuals feel empowered to navigate life's challenges with resilience and optimism. With a focus on prevention and early intervention, and destigmatization, we strive to raise awareness and advocate for mental well-being, ensuring that no young person faces their struggles alone.
vision
To build a community where individuals can thrive, violent deaths are eliminated, and every person actively shapes the life they envision. Through our unwavering commitment to mental health awareness, we aspire to break down barriers, erase stigmas, and foster a culture of openness, empathy, and support for mental well-being.
values
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Efficient and effective communication will enable youth to understand Mirkat Impact’s purpose and expectations of the youth and the organization.
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In order for this community to thrive students must be safe, parents must feel like their children will be safe, and administrators should feel like they are in a safe work environment.
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Mutual respect between admin and families is needed to ensure youth are comfortable acting on the advice they are given.
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For youth to have a successful plan set up for them, admin must understand who that youth is as an individual versus what society deems a norm.
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Mirkat Impact works to provide the support and resources necessary, so that each person who enters the program leaves as a better version of themselves.
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Community is a direct value within Mirkat Impact’s mission. Building a community helps build trust and comfort as growth is fostered,
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As the target audience is youth ages 10 -18, Mirkat Impact understands that youth learns best when they are enjoying the learning style and understand that there is balance between business and pleasure.
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Mirkat Impact believes that creativity should be encouraged especially when it comes to the life people build. Being creative unlocks more of the brain and enables envisioned lives to become reality.
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When working with youth, consistency and reliability are important for youth to have something stable in their life as they go through so many challenges and changes in day to day life.
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Not only does Mirkat Impact expect admin to inspire youth, but also expect the youth to inspire each other through program alumni and high school students being a soundboard and transition mentor for the high school and middle school students, respectively.
Meet the Team
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Eternity Sledge
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Eternity Sledge is a catalyst of transformation embodying resilience, creativity, and purpose and is guided by her GLAD Framework. She operates in her purpose as the Executive Director of Mirkat Impact, a nonprofit organization supporting youth and their families with life skills, ACEs awareness, mental health advocacy, and pathway discovery. She also partners with multifaceted women leaders and entrepreneurs to transform chaos into clarity as a Thrive Strategist offering a guided journal, community, wellness boxes, and clarity sessions. -
Erica Kesse
BOARD MEMBER
Erica Kesse is the Sun of the ThriveVerse, powered by love, wisdom, and celebration. She is the Leaders’ Healer and Founder of Your Goal Concierge, Inc., a consulting agency for women high-achieving leaders to find their right fit solutions. She is the founder of Thrive Oasis, a resting place and resource hub for women leaders. Her Try-On-Philosophy of fearless execution of tasks utilizes her proprietary tool, the Thrive Plan, a self-awareness assessment and operating system. You can learn more about her story by visiting www.ericaspeaks.com. -
Shonda Sledge
BOARD MEMBER
Shonda Sledge is a dedicated postal professional with extensive experience in operations, employee management, and customer service within the United States Postal Service. Throughout her career, Shonda has demonstrated strong leadership in managing employee performance, addressing workplace concerns, and resolving customer service issues.
Known for her problem-solving abilities and commitment to operational excellence, Shonda takes pride in serving her community while helping her team succeed. Her focus on communication, fairness, and efficiency allows her to effectively handle both day-to-day operations and complex workplace situations.
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Anniece Pipkins
BOARD MEMBER
VOLUNTEERS & MENTORS
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Jonah Shaw
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Anaya Davis
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Alexis Mosley
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Liza Degante