Crafting Confidence, Unlocking Creativity

iCRAFT Vault Foundation, empowers youth through hands-on arts, mentorship, and creative confidence.

Our Amazon Wishlist helps support iCRAFT Vault Foundation by providing essential art and craft supplies for our youth workshops. Items purchased go directly toward canvases, paint, aprons, sewing materials, and creative tools that help children heal, grow, and express themselves through art.

5% Cover the Fee

We are raising funds to provide materials and resources to create a meaningful and impactful experience for the youth we serve. Donations will help cover the cost of art supplies such as paint, canvases, brushes, and easels, allowing each participant to fully engage in hands-on creative expression. In addition, funds will support snacks and drinks to ensure a welcoming and comfortable environment, as well as venue fees to secure a safe and accessible space for our workshops.

Monica founded iCRAFT Vault Foundation because she recognized a deep need in her community for safe, creative outlets that support healing, confidence, and self-expression for youth. As a registered nurse, mother, and community advocate, she has witnessed firsthand how stress, trauma, violence, and limited resources affect children, often leaving them without healthy ways to process their emotions.

Creativity has always been part of Monica’s family legacy. Her grandmother sewed and created with her hands, her mother worked in event décor and design, her father built, welded, and invented, and her sisters pursued fashion and art. That creativity continues through her own children, spanning sports, design, crafting, and artistic expression. Growing up surrounded by makers taught Monica that creativity isn’t just art, it’s therapy, skill-building, and survival.

iCRAFT Vault Foundation was created to pass that legacy forward by providing youth with hands-on art and craft experiences such as painting, sewing, jewelry-making, and DIY design, paired with mentorship and emotional support. Through creative workshops and community programming, the foundation helps young people build confidence, develop life skills, and see their creativity as a pathway to healing and opportunity.

At its core, iCRAFT Vault Foundation exists to honor generational creativity while creating brighter futures, turning art into a tool for empowerment, resilience, and hope.

If you require a copy of our IRS determination letter, please email icraftthevault@gmail.com

iCraft 2026 Empowerment Session with Audry’s Butterfly Mentor Group at Port Allen Middle School.

Crafting Confidence: What’s in Your Heart?

“What’s in My Heart?” Workshop

Workshop Recap: What’s In My Heart – April 12, 2026

Our “What’s In My Heart” Free Art Workshop was an incredible success! We had an amazing turnout of bright, creative young minds who showed up ready to express themselves, learn, and connect. Each participant created meaningful pieces filled with positive affirmations, personal inspiration, and heartfelt creativity. The energy in the room was truly special and full of encouragement, confidence-building, and joy.

Through guided activities and hands-on crafting, our youth were taught how to utilize deep breathing techniques and use positive affirmations in a safe and supportive space. We are beyond proud of every child who participated. Thank you to all the parents and supporters who made this event possible. We look forward to continuing to pour into our youth and bringing even more impactful workshops to the community!

Coming This Summer 2026 “Crafted by Kings”

Donations are welcomed. Registration form for this event is coming soon…..

Funds donated so far have helped cover essential workshop supplies including:
• Canvases
• Paint
• Take-home bags
• Aprons
• Snacks & drinks for participants
• Venue deposit

While nonprofits do not pay a booking fee at WBR Community Centers, a refundable deposit is still required, which has been secured for this event.

The more funds we receive, the more youth participants we can accept and the bigger and more impactful we can make this workshop.

Every donation directly supports creative healing, confidence-building, and community connection for our youth.

The West Side Christmas Bizarre 2021

Group of people celebrating Christmas in front of festive holiday decorations, including a Christmas tree, a snow-covered backdrop, and individuals dressed in Christmas-themed attire.

Thank you everyone for coming!!! The Bizarre was a success!!!!

Special thanks: Tyesha, Myesha, Alfreda West, Kisha, my mother, my husband, Fisher Alicia, Shelly, Maria Oswald, Tee Pebbles, T Zina, T Robin, T Lika, Keyonna Tircuit, Nicole, Michelle, Kayla Ruffin, Diamond Plastics, Alana Percy, T Stacy, T Geana, Sheryl Teske, Lindsey Slattery, Sara, Nicole Worley, Ebony Ward, Nene, Neeva Henderson, Aisha Anderson, Neal’s Seafood, Shamita Collins, Passion Williams, Lisa Neal, Tre’ Brooks, Tonya Lockett, Jennifer Mingo, Sholanda Brooks, Chad Jarreau, Melissa Guerin, Juanice Chustz, Alicia, Shelly, Maria Oswald, Ashley Ruffin…… Thank you all so much!! We had enough hotdogs, chips, juice, gifts, prizes, money, PlayStation cards, crafts, smores, hot chocolate, etcc. Im soooooo grateful for you all!

We gave away over $350 in cash, over $100 in Playstation Cards and over 100 toys!! God is good!! Thank you all!!

Jeweled Vault’s Craft Show 2021

We are proud to have hosted a successful craft show in support of Jax Angels, Inc., where we brought together a vibrant community of local vendors and creative workshops. This event not only showcased unique handmade goods and interactive crafting experiences but also served a greater purpose of giving back. Through ticket sales and community support, we were able to raise over $1,000, successfully reaching our fundraising goal. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to using creativity as a powerful tool to uplift and support meaningful causes within our community.

Jeweled Fashion Event

In 2011, we hosted the Jeweled Fashion Event in loving memory of my Aunt Lynn, bringing together fashion, creativity, and community for a meaningful cause. The event featured a dynamic fashion show alongside a variety of unique vendors, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Proceeds from the event were proudly donated to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, supporting their mission in cancer care and research. This event remains a heartfelt example of how we use creativity and community engagement to honor loved ones while giving back.

iCRAFT is a Louisiana-based organization and is registered with the state and recognized by the IRS. If you require a copy of our IRS determination letter, please email icraftthevault@gmail.com