Partners & Collaborators
We proudly partner with leading organizations, institutions, and visionaries who share our mission.
City of Apalachicola, Florida
Since 2021, the City of Apalachicola has supported the Moving Education Institute’s six-week summer program by providing free space in city-owned buildings and other vital in-kind resources. This partnership reflects the City’s strong commitment to youth development, arts education, and community well-being, enabling MEI to create transformative, liberatory spaces for Apalachicola’s youth.
North Florida African American Corridor
The North Florida African American Corridor and Moving Education Institute, Inc. collaborate to uplift communities through arts, culture, and heritage, blending movement-based education with African American history to promote community voice, creativity, and place-based learning, preserving regional stories for future generations.
Apalachicola Friends of Camp Moving Education
Founded in 2021 by co-chairs Kate Clark and Jeffrey Points, Apalachicola Friends of CME supports the Moving Education Institute, Inc. by raising funds for arts, STEM, and food justice education programs. Their work fosters creativity, well-being, and community connection for young people in the Apalachicola area.
Nielson Family Foundation
The Nielsen Foundation, established with funding from Nielsen, a global leader in data and analytics, envisions a world where media and technology empower everyone to have a voice and thrive. Committed to fostering inclusive innovation in these industries, we are proud to support the Moving Education Institute’s Digital Technology Education program.
Near Futures
Near Futures Projects partners with Moving Education Institute, Inc. to promote equitable food access and community resilience. Aligning with MEI’s embodied, place-based learning, they co-develop a food program teaching youth and adults to grow, harvest, and cook food, addressing local food insecurity while honoring community knowledge and fostering nourishment and liberation.
Career Source Gulf Coast
CareerSource Gulf Coast’s Summer Youth Employment Program, funded by TANF, offers eligible youth summer job opportunities to gain work experience, develop job skills, and explore careers. Participants work with local employers like Moving Education Institute, Inc., earning income as Interns in Community Moving Education while learning digital literacy, workplace readiness, and personal responsibility. The program empowers youth for long-term success and strengthens communities.
The FSU Panama City ASCENT
The FSU Panama City ASCENT Program, a 10-year, $23M initiative partly funded by Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., boosts Northwest Florida's workforce in cybersecurity and new technologies by providing education and training for industry certifications, aiding students and professionals in job attainment and career advancement.
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is committed to serving, supporting, and uplifting all residents of Franklin County through a lens of respect and human-centered care.
Together, we’re building a brighter future.
