American Indian Mothers Inc.
About American Indian Mothers Inc.
Founded on November 1st, 2000, by Beverly Collins-Hall, Janice Oxendine, and Christine Locklear, American Indian Mothers Inc. emerged from the vision of dedicated American Indian women committed to improving the status of Native communities in Red Springs, NC and throughout North Carolina. AIMI's mission centers on compassionate services that improve family quality of life through health, prevention, agriculture, and educational programs while empowering women through cultural sensitivity and spiritual awakening. What distinguishes AIMI is its philosophy that solutions to community challenges can be shared across tribal and cultural lines, recognizing the interconnectedness of all American Indians regardless of geographic location. The organization has evolved into a multi-faceted agency filling critical service gaps in rural communities, composed of American Indian women from different tribes and organizations working collaboratively. AIMI embraces the eight directions of the Medicine Wheel—agriculture, business, culture, multicultural, education, health, government, and homeland security—focusing on improving quality of life through intertribal collaboration. The organization's programs and services extend beyond American Indian communities to serve all minorities and underserved populations in North Carolina. AIMI's commitment to inter-cultural understanding and community empowerment has positioned it as a leading force in rural community development, with model programs like Three Sisters Farm demonstrating sustainable approaches to food security and economic opportunity. With dedicated staff and volunteers working daily to serve their communities, AIMI continues advancing the vision of its founding mothers.