
Connecting youth’s passions to the world’s problems for new possibilities.

Mission:
We empower and equip youth to bring innovative solutions to the social challenges they care about most.
ImagineX is a school campus-based, youth social entrepreneurship program. We empower youth to form action teams to create solutions for the social challenges they care most about. We help youth discover where the pains of their world intersect with their deepest passions and values. Then we guide them through an entrepreneurial process to turn their dreams into actionable ventures.
Vision:
We want to spark a movement of youth who are empowered and equipped to create ventures that confront the most pressing challenges facing their communities. We envision 40-50 ventures launched on 20 middle and high school campuses throughout the KC metro area within 2 years.
Our Primary Customer:
Schools, churches, civic organizations, and businesses who have an affinity in one or more of the following areas:
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• Faith-friendly/Neutral Convener understanding and have an interest in a new expression of a Christian campus club.
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• Have an existing interest in youth social entrepreneurship.
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• Want to bring a new focus or direction to an existing campus club.
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• Churches (leadership and parishioners).
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• Local businesses and civic organizations as mentors for the project/business.
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• School, student advocates may be administrators, teachers or auxiliary staff.
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Previous ImagineX Ventures
ImagineXargentine students established the Snack Shack KC and Boredom Busters, now both providing a year-round presence and volunteer-run hang out space for kids in the neighborhood. These ingenious and progressive teams work together to first, see the need and then, find a solution.
2019 GRADUATES & CONCEPT
On July 18, the 2019 group, comprised of middle school students, presented their solution to a need in the Argentine community: “City Splash”, a pop-up spray park concept. Water fun and swimming in Wyandotte County is hard to come by with only one public swimming pool. This park will not only offer a welcome relief from the Midwest heat but also be a safe and fun gathering place for Argentine youth.
The students creatively presented their concept to a room of city leaders, business owners, friends and families. They shared their business plan for “bringing fun, portable water oases to KC’s swimming pool deserts.” It was a proud moment for their mentors and supporters to see the enthusiasm and excitement in the room.
The students have already raised almost half of the $4,500 they need in start-up funding for City Splash, but more help is needed. If you would like to be a business mentor or contribute to support their venture, please consider donating to the program and learning how you can be involved.



