Zion International Ministries Inc dba Inner City Student Athletes initiative is a 501c3 Church entity that has Social Media branding: ZIM Church Youth Ministry Trinity. Our Youth Ministry has grown to serve over 105 youth ages 5-16 as Educational Advancement, Mentorship and Coaching Services within Columbus Ohio inner city neighborhoods; engaging youth in Film Media projects & AAU SPORTS COMPETITION (Ohio District 6/Nationals ) as Community Revitalization since July 2019, and during 3 years of COVID-19 pandemic period.

This Cartoon project is special in more than one way. Initially created as a Comic Book project in early 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic period when kids were out of physical schooling, most did not have have Wi-Fi access to connect with local distance learning portals, this project transitioned into an Urban Cartoon FAMILY SITCOM Series with 4:15 minute Animated Short Film created from a “Work for Hire” Collaboration Agreement with Emmy nominated Animator Lenord Robinson and ten “at risk” youth were paid to recite Cartoon character dialogues – when most of their voices were too young for animated character body images – although these inner city youth have accumulated branding, advertising and promotions for last 3 years, watching hard work Pastor Vincent has put into project! And, seeing that their dreams can come true with hard work too – as these several youth have produced Promo Videos and are in constant discussion regarding Episode Storylines for project, learning Writing/Speaking Skills, Advertising and Promotion. This Cartoon continues to inspire and motivate Columbus Ohio inner city youth living inside worst neighborhood areas regarding drugs, crime and gangs. There is a strong backstory here…

With over 500k viewership on YouTube channels and Tik Tok thus far, “Street Just’Us” Cartoon is taking Social Media platforms by storm! Upon TV Network Development Contract deal, all K-8 youth signed up in Mentorship and Coaching Services will become background characters within this TV Network Animated Series development for AIRING – giving them hope and inspiration into other future success outcomes!