"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."
― Warren Buffet
How to Choose Your Membership Tier
A Path to Equitable Tutoring Access
Please review the descriptions below and select the membership tier that is the best fit for your family. If your financial circumstances change, you can update your membership level at any time.
Community Supporter Tier
- Best for families with ample financial resources who can comfortably pay the full price.
- Your membership helps to offset the costs for students in lower tiers, directly funding our mission and strengthening our community.
- Monthly Fee: $300
Standard Rate Tier
- Designed for families with stable, average-range incomes.
- This tier covers the full cost of providing our high-quality tutoring services.
- Monthly Fee: $250
Supported Rate Tier
- Intended for families with limited resources who would experience a financial hardship paying the standard rate.
- This tier offers access to the same services at a reduced price, made possible by the generosity of our Community Supporter members.
- Monthly Fee: $75
Custom & Pay-What-You-Can Option
- If none of the above tiers are a good fit for your current financial situation, we still want to help.
- We offer a custom payment plan or “Pay-What-You-Can” option to ensure financial barriers never prevent a student from receiving the support they need.
- Please contact us to discuss a plan that works for you. All conversations are confidential.
Administration fee waived for parents with up to three (3) youth within the same household. ALL memberships are paid on a monthly basis.
Frequently asked questions
2048 Olive Springs Rd, Marietta, GA 30060
I AM YDC caters to high school enrolled youth.
No! Parents are welcomed to use our facility with their youth as long as their child has an active membership.
One of the negative effects of the global pandemic COVID-19 was the displaced children. Our founder Shun Henry saw that our youth missed the opportunity to gather with their friends and some did not have adequate resources for virtual learning. She witnessed children sitting outside of fast food restaurants just for the proximity of the wi-fi. Seeing this she knew that the basic need for youth to gather in a safe space with the basic tools for continued education was needed.
At I AM YDC we are always looking for Educators, who would VOLUNTEER their time to help tutor the students that need extra assistance in various subjects. Business owners and entrepreneurs who would love to donate their time to share their stories with our youth. We will have various administration, housekeeping and culinary positions available. If you have skills that will be beneficial to our youth, please send your resumé to contact@iamydc.org with “Resumé” in the subject line.
Current Membership options are as follows:
• Day Pass: $40/day+ $289 one-time administration fee. Administration fee renewed annually.
• Annual Membership: $215/month + $289 one-time administration fee. Administration fee renewed annually.
• Month-to-Month Membership: 289/month + $289 one-time administration fee. Administration fee renewed annually.
- Membership packages include I AM Signature T-shirt
- Direct Access to Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
- Complimentary Beverage Center
- Lap Top Workstations with High-Speed Wi Fi
- On site Notary Services
- On site & Virtual Tutorial Service
- Onsite Library
- Complimentary Parental Guest Passes
YES! SWINC properties the owner of the building that houses I AM YDC offers the space for small events. Contact us for more information @contact@iamydc.org add “Events” in the subject box.
Our sliding scale is an economic justice initiative. It allows us to increase accessibility and ensure that financial hardship does not prevent students from getting the academic help they need.
No. Our sliding scale is an honor system based on trust. We believe that you can best assess your own financial situation and choose the tier that is appropriate for your family.
We are committed to not turning anyone away for lack of funds. Please reach out to us to arrange a payment plan or discuss other options.
Absolutely not. Every student receives the same high-quality tutoring, regardless of the membership tier they are on.
