Our Journey
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.”
- Nelson Mandela
iCMAD’s work started long before we became a 501(c)(3) in May 2023. The following is a glimpse of some of the initiatives that we have done in collaboration with various nonprofits and community members since 2009.
The 2023 Break Free Mother and Child Weekend Retreat was the much-needed respite that 19 families needed to connect, grow, and create lasting memories.
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I Can Make A Difference Toiletry drive for 50 women (some mothers) who living in a corrections/addiction treatment program.
I Can Make A Difference Toiletry Drive 2022 - Packed bags with toiletries.
I Can Make A Difference Toiletry Drive 2022 - Sample inspirational quotes included in bags.
I Can Make A Difference Toiletry drive for 50 women (some mothers) who living in a corrections/addiction treatment program.
During the 2022 holiday season, in collaboration with Liberating Women, LLC and the help of volunteers and donors, we were able to provide 50 women (some mothers) who were living in a corrections/addiction treatment program, Millicent Fenwick House, Paterson, NJ with close to 1000 toiletry items.
I Can Make A Difference Break Free Mother & Child Weekend Retreat attendees.
I Can Make A Difference Break Free Mother & Child Weekend Retreat, mothers participating in workshop.
I Can Make A Difference Break Free Mother & Child Weekend Retreat - young attendees at petting zoo.
I Can Make A Difference Break Free Mother & Child Weekend Retreat attendees.
The 2019 Mother and Child Weekend Retreat is a natural extension of the Break Free Conference. In collaboration with Fairview Lake YMCA Camps and other partners we were able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for mothers and their children to connect, grow, and create lasting memories.
Attendees at social media workshop at 2019 Break Free Conference.
Break Free Conference 2019 workshop with intergeneration activities.
I Can Make A Difference Break Free Conference attendees expressing heartfelt emotions.
Attendees at social media workshop at 2019 Break Free Conference.
Our annual Break Free conference was established in 2015 to provide a sanctuary for underrepresented women - many single parents, to connect, grow, and rejuvenate themselves. Starting 2018 it became an intergenerational conference as Bergen high school students participated.
I Can Make A Difference Coat Drive 2010 to support persons who are homeless, including single parent families.
I Can Make A Difference Coat Drive 2010 to support persons who are homeless, including single parent families.
I Can Make A Difference Coat Drive 2010 to support persons who are homeless, including single parent families.
I Can Make A Difference Coat Drive 2010 to support persons who are homeless, including single parent families.
What started out as a Winter Coat Drive to collect 250 winter coats for persons who were homeless morphed into over 2500 coats and warm clothing.
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What started out as a Winter Coat Drive to collect 250 winter coats for persons who were homeless morphed into over 2500 coats and warm clothing.