IMANI INC.

10/04/2026

IMANI teamed up with the Montclair Fire Department (MFD) to help educate the public on fire safety 🧯 at Nishuane Park this weekend!

Fourth Ward Councilwoman Aminah Toler stopped by the IMANI booth to greet our Executive Director, Tawaina Turner-Dones, and Program Coordinator Evelyn Gay.

Special thanks to Justin Thompson, IMANI Board Member, Fire Official and Fire Prevention Lead of Montclair and Glenridge who helped organize the event and donated all of the children’s books given away to the youngest attendees on behalf of IMANI!!

Former IMANI student, now the Supervising Fire Inspector of MFD, Natasha Richardson was all smiles as she helped Fire Official Justin with a fire safety demonstration.

A beautiful day for the community!☀️

09/26/2026

Please join us at our Parent Workshop next Sunday, October 4th, 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Montclair Public Library Auditorium. Please sign up using the link below. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNfOsNF69H01yvOhinFoyEZ_yxTizws6JbRbR0iHnEROyNvg/viewform?usp=header

09/17/2026

Going to Montclair High School's Back to School Night tonight? Stop by our table and learn more about IMANI and the programs we're running this year to support our scholars in Montclair. We gave incoming freshmen a head start this summer in our 9th Grade Transition program. Our College Advocacy Center is up and running and our IMANI Study Groups tutoring program kicks off Sunday, October 18th. We're excited to help empower the next generation to pursue their dreams.

08/03/2026

Student Spotlights of The Week: Taylor Robinson, MHS '26 and Quincy Homer, MHS '27!

08/01/2026

New Board Member Spotlight!
We proudly announce our newest Board Member, David Cummings, who joined our team last spring.

David Cummings is a media executive with an extensive background covering the sports industry. In his most recent role, he served as the Senior Director of Editorial and Multiplatform Content for CBS Sports. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director of the CBS Sports Race & Culture Unit. David joined CBS Sports after running his own consulting firm, D.E.K Strategies, specializing in content strategy, communications, and public relations.

David has always had a passion for giving back to the community. He served as Vice Chairman of the Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation (2006-2011), was appointed to the Montclair Board of Education (2011-2013), and elected as the 4th Ward Councilor (2020-2024).

Welcome to IMANI David! 🧡💙💚

07/29/2026

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Tawaina Turner-Dones! She brings a wealth of experience that will continue IMANI's mission and lead our organization into its next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Tawaina to IMANI!

https://imaniprograms.org/leadership/

07/02/2026

Northern NJ Community Foundation / ArtsBergen We are so appreciative of your gift and our students thank you!

🎉The Montclair Bridge Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, announces the award of a grant for $5,000 to IMANI INC.

This grant's purpose is to support access to IMANI's SAT prep programs for economically disadvantaged students. This support will provide scholarships for at least 15 students who would not be able to afford IMANI's subsidized SAT prep courses.💫

07/02/2026

We danced, we sang, we partied at The REWIND ... and money was raised thanks to We appreciate your generosity and support of IMANI! 🎉💃🏾🙌🏾

05/24/2026

Our SAT Prep Class is underway and our students are studying hard in preparation for the upcoming June 6th SAT exam. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck and keeping them in prayer for success on their exam! Keep up the great work IMANI students; you got this! 🤞🏽🙏🏽

05/21/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! Executive Director (Part-Time, 6-Month Role)

At IMANI Inc., we’re on a mission to support students across Montclair Public Schools with programs that drive academic achievement and long-term success. And right now, we’re at a pivotal moment.

We’re looking for a strategic, mission-driven Executive Director to help lead our next phase of growth—expanding our reach, strengthening our financial foundation, and deepening our impact in the community.

This role is more than operations. It’s about building something that matters.
🔹 Lead strategy, fundraising, and organizational growth
🔹 Strengthen programs and drive measurable outcomes
🔹 Build partnerships across schools and the community
🔹 Leverage technology and innovation to scale impact

It’s more than a role—it’s a chance to create real change for students and families in our community.

🕒 Part-time | 6-month engagement (with potential to grow)
📅 Apply by May 27
📧 Send resume to [email protected]

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