Collective Impact, Lasting Change: Communities in Action
We embrace the strength in diversity, where every perspective, experience, and idea enriches our collective vision. By honoring every voice, we nurture belonging, respect, and unity. Together, we build community where every contribution is recognized and drives meaningful change
Bridges are the lifelines of progress, allowing communities to overcome challenges, dispel misconceptions, and foster lasting change. Just as sturdy bridges connect diverse landscapes, strong community partnerships connect diverse voices and perspectives
When organizations come together, sharing their strengths and resources, we create a synergy that multiplies our impact. This shared capacity not only amplifies our ability to address challenges but also paves the way for sustainable, positive change
With the framework firmly established and your core strengths nurtured, it’s time to take action. Project Imo is your partner in turning this blueprint into practical, daily action plans. Drawing upon extensive experience spanning diverse sectors, we possess a deep understanding of human motivation and how to effectively leverage group dynamics, guaranteeing tangible and measurable results. This is the pinnacle of experiential learning.
Picture your team, each member with their unique skills, but struggling to collaborate effectively within the confines of a conference room or office environment. Now, envision them seamlessly working together, displaying shared leadership, a clear purpose, unwavering character, stellar communication, job satisfaction, and mutual respect. Which scenario do you believe is the key to reaching your goals?
At Project Imo, we excel in turning that second scenario into a lasting reality. Our approach is rooted in your organizational mission and values, offering the framework needed to drive transformation.
Our seasoned team of experts specializes in translating your mission and values into concrete results through immersive adventures. These shared experiences not only foster strong bonds and culture but also serve as the driving force behind your organization’s success.
Culture is the heartbeat of your organization, shaping everything from your strategic efforts to the day-to-day operations. We specialize in harnessing this vital energy, ensuring seamless synergy across all aspects of your organization, moving it toward unparalleled success
Our Corporate Community Partnership programs are just the beginning. Project Imo is committed to the long term. After your programs, we maintain an ongoing dialogue between your organization and community partners. This could result in future collaborations, internships, and a community-focused workforce that positions your organization as a leader. The possibilities are boundless.
At Project Imo, we closely collaborate with your organization to craft transformative organizational development programs. We transcend traditional assessments, offering unique experiences like canoe expeditions, challenge courses, service days, immersive hikes, and even specialized training such as “Board of Directors Bushcraft 101.
Project Imo empowers your team to identify and connect with under-resourced community partners. We believe in mutual growth, with 50% of your investment dedicated to development services and the other 50% contributing to your community partner’s success.
We manage the logistics of your partner agency’s events and, if interested, we’ll train your staff to co-facilitate their programs. Picture your team members mentoring youth leaders or leading local charitable initiatives. It’s a win-win for all.
Communities thrive when every voice is heard and safety is paramount, and these ideals flourish when strong relationships are forged. In the realm of community safety and peace, relationships are the bedrock.
The Police Community Adventure program is committed to nurturing enduring bonds between the community and the police officers who serve alongside them.
Project Imo’s day-long adventure workshops and hiking experiences bring people together, foster relationships, and enhance community problem-solving abilities. Groups, consisting of both officers and members of established community organizations, engage in barrier-breaking activities in the morning, followed by shared meals and in-depth discussions about their roles in the community. Through these conversations, rooted in shared experiences, the group collectively constructs problem-solving strategies.
Project Imo offers support to police agencies on their journey. Our team of veteran police officers and challenge course practitioners can assist in policy development, creating effective memorandums of understanding, engaging officers at all levels, and collaborating with community stakeholders. We help your agency leverage existing resources to ensure program success and incorporate PCA experiences into your community policing and patrol frameworks. Our experts provide guidance on effective collaboration with community groups, ensuring safety, success, and fostering accountability and officer well-being. Our previous work has impacted groups at a University level now how about your community?
If you’re part of a school, club, business, social organization, or any other community group concerned about the relationship with local law enforcement, PCA programs offer a solution. With scientifically validated experiential education methods, Project Imo’s experts will help your group connect with your local police agency. We’ll establish lines of communication and develop a plan for shared experiences. Team Imo will guide your group leaders on collaborating with police leaders, building lasting connections that enhance community safety and open pathways for growth.
Each PCA experience is anchored in participant surveys. Prior to each program, participants receive pre-event surveys to gauge program effectiveness. These surveys assess participants’ perceptions of “other” groups, their roles in interacting with those groups, and specific group-related questions. Post-event surveys aim to measure positive shifts in perceptions and reductions in preconceived biases. Project Imo collects, analyzes, and shares data for each program while maintaining participant anonymity. Police agencies and community groups enjoy full access to non-identifying data reports generated by Project Imo, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.
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As a condition to my participation in the Project Imo Program, I agree that Project Imo, Inc., their agents, trustees, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf shall not be liable for any injury, mental distress, damage, loss, expense, delay, or inconvenience suffered by me and arising out of my participation in the Project Imo program, except to the extent such injury, mental distress, damage, loss, expense, delay or inconvenience is caused solely by the willful misconduct of Project Imo. Furthermore, I hereby agree to release and discharge PI, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative, and estate as follows:
The risks of the programs include, but are not limited to: slips and falls while walking in rugged, hazardous terrain; severe weather and environmental conditions; hypothermia; accidental drowning; sprains, strains, joint dislocations, and broken bones; falling from high places; the negligence of other participants; and exposure to potentially harmful wildlife, insects, and plant life.
All activities are supervised throughout the program. Instruction will be provided regarding the safe use of all equipment and activities. Participants are advised to point out hazardous situations to the facilitators.
“I hereby take full responsibility for these risks and understand that other risks may also exist. I take full responsibility for those risks.”
I AM ALSO AWARE THAT MANY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CAN BE HAZARDOUS. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN SUCH ACTIVITIES, WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGERS INVOLVED. I AGREE TO ACCEPT ALL RISKS OF INJURY OR LOSS OF ANY KIND ASSOCIATED WITH OR RESULTING FROM SUCH ACTIVITY.
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Medical Disclosure: I neither know of nor have any reason to believe that I have any medical condition and certify that I am not taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs that could either result in injury to me or others if I participate in any activity during the Project Imo program, become excited, agitated or anxious, assist in rescue situations, provide emergency care, receive emergency care or other first aid (i.e., due to an infectious disease, diabetes or other condition) or otherwise adversely affect my ability to participate in this event.
I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against Project Imo on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.
I hereby grant to Project Imo all rights necessary to enable Project Imo to use, reproduce, assign, and/or distribute, in all forms and in any media, my image and/or photograph or video, and any such other items related to my use of the Project Imo programs and events for promotion and/or education purposes. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.
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As part of the registration process for participation in our expedition program, participants are required to complete a health and medical screening form. This form collects basic demographic information and asks about any health problems, limiting physical disabilities or handicaps, allergies, reactions to medication, medical limitations, current medications and reasons, and medical insurance information. Participants acknowledge that this form is a mandatory part of the registration process and must be completed and submitted prior to the commencement of the expedition. The form will be made available for download upon completion of the registration process and will also be included in the confirmation email sent to participants.