At IBCA, our programs are designed to meet the real needs of our community through impactful initiatives that foster growth, healing, and empowerment.

Our Youth Empowerment Program (Y.E.P.) equips young people with leadership skills, mentorship, and career exploration. We support entrepreneurs through business development, training, and a statewide directory, while offering homeownership education and economic relief through scholarships, grants, and job creation.

Our health and wellness efforts include programs for mental health, counseling, breast cancer, sickle cell awareness, and Alzheimer’s education. We proudly celebrate and preserve culture through historical preservation, Juneteenth celebrations, the All-Girls Matter Conference, Impact Day, and seasonal events like holiday parades and mixers. Everything we do is rooted in community support, collaboration, and the belief that together, we can create lasting change.

IBCA Programs

• Youth Empowerment Program (Y.E.P.)

Equipping young people with life skills, leadership tools, and mentorship through weekly sessions, career exploration, civic engagement, and volunteer opportunities.

• Business Empowerment & Directory

Supporting established and aspiring business owners with visibility, training, and community connections. Includes marketing workshops, business banking resources, and pop-up/vendor training.

•  Homeownership Education

Helping families and individuals navigate the journey to owning a home through workshops, expert-led sessions, and access to trusted resources.

• Mental Health & Counseling Support

Providing emotional wellness resources, culturally competent counseling, and safe spaces for healing and personal growth.

• Sickle Cell & Blood Donation Awareness

Educating communities on the importance of blood donations and increasing awareness of conditions that disproportionately affect Black communities, like sickle cell disease.

• Breast Cancer Awareness

Raising awareness and encouraging preventative care through educational campaigns, community conversations, and health resources.

• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support

Offering education and support to families and caregivers navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia, with a focus on early awareness and compassionate care.

• Cultural & Historical Preservation

Preserving and promoting the history, heritage, and traditions of Black Idahoans through events, storytelling, and community initiatives.

• AGM – All Girls Matter Conference

Empowering young women through workshops, mentorship, and guest speakers. Hosted in partnership with Dr. Tragil Wade-Johnson to inspire confidence and leadership.

• Juneteenth Celebration

Honoring freedom, culture, and unity with a vibrant community festival including performances, vendors, and family-friendly activities.

• Impact Day

A day of service where volunteers and partners come together to make a tangible difference through hands-on community projects.

• Holiday Parade & Unity Events

Celebrating culture and community through seasonal events, mixers, and collaborative gatherings that bring people together.

• Giving Back-Economic Relief Initiatives

Providing direct support through business grants, youth scholarships, housing assistance, job creation, and community referrals