In order to uplift our communities, rebuild and sustain intergenerational impact, the Institute of Trauma and Economic Justice advocates for fluency in what we refer to as the 7Literacy Jewels.

  • Cultural Literacy

  • Environmental Literacy

  • Civic/Service Literacy

  • Financial Literacy

  • Digital Literacy

  • Physical Health Literacy

  • Mental Health Literacy

We believe these measurable skills can dramatically increase opportunities for social and economic mobility, as well as improve an individuals overall well being and quality of life.

Our Action Plan to Uplift

Creating an economy of PCEs

The Institute of Trauma and Economic Justice aims to create a supply and demand economy of positive experiences that apply to every community and everyone within the community.

Research tells us that a powerful benefit from positive childhood experiences is that children become adults who are able to seek social and emotional support. Due to a variety of lived experiences and personal factors, some people need more motivation than others.

Our unique incentive program plays a vital role in creating a supply and demand economy that is both equitable and empathetic to the basic needs and desires of individuals. For this reason, ITEJ’s fundraising goals are primarily directed to support our incentive program.

Does ITEJ accept in-kind donations?

Yes! We are looking for in-kind donations of tablets (including Apple & Android) and mobile devices to support workshops and focus group sessions provided by ITEJ and our community partners.

For more information about donating wireless devices or other in-kind contributions, please email donate@itej.org

How will it be used?
Our private and public partnerships will afford local organizations in-kind donations in the form of wireless devices and access to proprietary software that can be used to amplify their message, better leverage their existing staff and/or attract dedicated people and volunteers to their mission.

With the scale and enormity of the work that needs to be done, both our incentive program and innovative technology work together to connect the supply of resources in high demand to communities in most need.