About Inner City Weightlifting
Inner City Weightlifting is a Social Enterprise gym supporting individuals who have been impacted by street violence, systematic racism, and mass incarceration. Their program provides opportunities for participants to earn a certificate in personal training, while developing skills and building connections for other possible career fields. ICW trainers are fitness experts, meeting one-on-one with clients from different diverse socio-economic statuses, earning a strong income, and becoming leaders in their field.
Social Impact
Who does Inner City Weightlifting impact?
Disadvantaged Youth, Survivors of Street Violence
Sustainable Development Goals
Social Enterprise Criteria Assessment
Clear Purpose: To reduce gun violence, combat racism and fight mass incarceration
Trade: Earned Revenue was 23% in 2019, up 5% from 2018
Reinvestment into Purpose: Providing employment or training to people experiencing disadvantage
Registered As: Non-profit 501c3
How can Tourists get Involved?
