Mission
Our mission is to uplift the economic status of African Americans and people on the African continent through joint community development projects community building and cultural fusion.
Vision
Our long-term goal is to create a community of learners inspired to work together to improve the economic future of people of African descent.
History
Africatown International (AI) was formed in 2016 to improve the lives of people of African Descent in the U.S. and the African continent through projects that alleviate poverty and create economic opportunity.
Help the People in Need
About Africatown International
Africatown International (ATI) provides essential services to people in need emphasizing support for those experiencing poverty and homelessness at an disproportionate rate. We believe in a community based integrated response to homelessness that involves working in collaboration...
What We Offer
Our Programs
Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention
Homelessness Prevention: ATI partners with government and other nonprofits to provide rental assistance and other supports to households...
The Centralized Diversion Fund
Centralized Diversion Fund (CDF): In 2018 Africatown International became the managers
of the Centralized...
Justice Impacted/Trauma Awareness (JIA)
Africatown International provides supports for Individuals and Families Impacted by the Criminal Legal System (ESIICLS) is an initiative designed to create employment training and education opportunities among individuals...
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Help us provide housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Africatown International is in need of funding to support our efforts to provide emergency rental assistance and relocation assistance to people experiencing homelessness. Funds would cover staffing rental assistance moving costs and basic needs such as food gift cards.