by Impact Inc. | Jul 8, 2026 | Blog Post
When IMPACT teaches kids’ classes, we sometimes teach them to tell a safe adult if something makes them uncomfortable. Here is what we tell them about what it means to be a safe adult: A safe adult is someone who helps you when you when you have a problem Who... by B Whitney | Jan 23, 2026 | Blog Post
B Whitney, Program Coordinator, brings decades of experience teaching acting to their work at IMPACT. Their work is essential to helping our suited instructors learn their craft. In IMPACT self-defense classes, instructors fall into two categories: Coach and Suit. The... by Impact Inc. | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog Post
Empowerment Self-Defense leaders from the east coast and west coast, from urban and rural areas, from cities and sovereign tribal land came together to connect, collaborate, and strategize. Empowerment Self-defense Alliance table with Shanda Poitra (Turtle Mountain... by Impact Inc. | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog Post
Earlier this month, I attended the Massachusetts Women of Color Network’s annual “Superhero Effect” conference in Quincy, MA. This was one of many firsts for me since joining the IMPACT Boston team at the end of May, and it was a very memorable experience. Women (cis-... by Impact Inc. | Sep 26, 2024 | Blog Post
When IMPACT held its Middle School Safety class this summer, I eagerly signed up my daughter and encouraged friends and neighbors to do the same. I was surprised I received some push-back. “Aren’t they too young?” “Won’t it scare them?” “Do we really need to worry...