In the mid 2010s, Michigan was gripped by the infected water in the city of Flint, leaving residents desperate. Inspired by her family’s involvement in relief efforts, The Movement Street Founder Lyric Amodia initiated change of her own. She designed and sold T-shirts to spread awareness, giving proceeds to water delivery initiatives. Her vision for action evolved into The Movement Street. The organization was founded with a dedication to fusing socialization, creativity, and social justice to spark action among local change-makers. Currently, TMS has chapters in Flint, Mich., Detroit, and Washington, D.C.
Through project merchandising, service events, and grassroots programming, The Movement Street (TMS) works to recirculate the black dollar back into black and brown communities. Purchasing our merchandise supports black-owned brands, and the proceeds fund our service initiatives. In addition, our work addresses the lack of representation in volunteering by providing diverse opportunities for involvement, including in-person, passive, and virtual initiatives. TMS uses word of mouth, social media, email lists, and business promotion to connect Black and brown individuals to service opportunities that feed their passions and meet their needs.
our history
Our impact
Time given back into the community through TMS initiatives.
850,000 Service Hours
3,677 community members
Since our inception, TMS has engaged over 3,677 community members across our chapter locations.
30+ events
hosted since our establishment.
Volunteering: The national volunteer rate stands at just 23%, leaving many communities underserved and underrepresented. TMS seeks to increase volunteerism by creating flexible, creative, and accessible opportunities for engagement.
Economic Prosperity: Economic disparity in underserved communities often limits access to educational and professional opportunities. TMS aims to address this gap through volunteerism that empowers individuals and fosters long-term community development.
The Problem We address
TMS’s mission is to foster long-term community engagement by providing flexible, creative, and accessible volunteer opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or location. Our purpose is to build a more engaged society by offering a variety of volunteer roles that accommodate diverse needs and lifestyles.
our Mission & purpose
Our Programs and Services
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Events
The Movement Street commits to curating events that enrich the lives of community members. People’s lives are impacted most by their experiences, so TMS plans events that are meant to put a modern spin on community service work while providing a space for relationship building through engaging and unique activities.
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Community Initiatives
In addition to event hosting, TMS organizes community initiatives as ways to directly aid communal causes. These initiatives consist of resource drives (clothing, food, toy, etc.), little libraries, and collaboration with local farms and gardens located in the current chapter service areas to volunteer and beautify.
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Merchandise
TMS Merchandise is designed by TMS members and collaborators and brings direct awareness to specific causes that affect the communities highlighted. Every cause has its own dedicated collection, and proceeds from these collections are redirected to the support efforts. Merchandise is sold at TMS events and online.
