We are the catalyst for positive change in our community.
Our mission is to help support organizations and individuals that focus on improving the lives of those in need in cities where we live like New York and Miami through clothing drives, fundraising, direct donations, volunteering, creating awareness among our peers as well as leading through example. We mainly drive our support through work. Our own sales of our own unique designs. We sell socks, beanies and T-shirts with our unique logo IAMHMN.
50% of the revenue from our sales is donated to organizations and initiatives that focus on improving the lives of those in need in New York and Miami, while the other half IS RE invested in I_am_HUMAN merchandise to generate more impact.
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As a community-driven movement, our dedication to supporting individuals facing homelessness as well as wrongful incarceration is paramount, ingrained in every facet of our operations. Yet, what truly inspires us is the profound impact made possible through your support.
Meet our founders
"Through our work in I Am Human, I would like to inspire my generation in sharing my belief that everyone deserves a fair and equal society where every person is valued equally, with dignity and humanity. My passion is freedom and I am willing to stand up for those who suffer the injustice of a society and system that didn’t stand up for them”
Abby Pollak
Co-founder, I_Am_Human
“I founded I am human as an LLC when I was 16 years old. My brother and sister helped me deliver our orders. I wanted a self sustaining organization where my siblings and I had to work to help others. My parents are my inspiration.
Through I_am_HUMAN, I aim to transform the minds and hearts of my peers and the younger generations. I want them to look beyond stereotypes and recognize that the unhoused, the oppressed, and the less fortunate are all human beings, each with their own unique identity”.
Today, my sister and I deliver our orders.
Matthew Pollak
Founder, I_Am_Human
Organizations we work with
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We organized the Fundraiser for Freedom. Bringing art to the vessel of justice—raising funds to support the freedom of wrongfully convicted prisoners.
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We implemented a $70,000 program to help the unhoused youth gain trade experience and safe jobs.
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We provided 75 socks and beanies, along with around 30 pounds of clothing, to distribute during their morning grocery collection.
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We donated close to 100 pairs of socks to help those in need.
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We donated 100 clothing items to support formerly incarcerated women and children.
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We support Life After Justice in their mission, advocating for the release of The Waverly Two: Terrence Richardson & Ferrone Claiborne—two men found not guilty yet sentenced to life. Learn more about their story and the fight for justice. #NotGuiltyServingLife.
Update 2025: We have successfully worked on the team securing the release of the Waverly Two
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I am HUMAN presents:
Stories of the unhoused and how they became homeless
By Matthew Pollak
Blog
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![The Supreme Court faced a significant homeless crisis in deciding whether sleeping in public constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.]()
The Supreme Court faced a significant homeless crisis in deciding whether sleeping in public constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
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On Mother's Day, her story also matters
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