African People's Education & Defense Fund, Inc.

It’s not just building a basketball court; it’s rebuilding our community.

Be part of building an outdoor court on this corner lot at College Ave. and W. Florissant on the north side of St. Louis. We are determined to change the conditions faced by our community, in a neighborhood that is 95% Black, the majority of whom live below the poverty line. African people in the St. Louis area are 3.23 times more likely than whites to live in poverty, the eighth-highest disparity out of 48 metro areas. The Black Power Blueprint has already purchased the land and demolished a city-owned abandoned and condemned building there.

We need your support to raise the $60,000 needed to build and surface a court with lighting, fencing, benches and bleachers, so that our community can have spirited youth ball programs, pickup games, leagues, tournaments and more . This is another Black community-led project of the nonprofit African People's Education and Defense Fund that improves the well-being of our community and helps close the huge disparities we face in overall health and life expectancy, including diabetes, obesity and hypertension rates.

The Black Power Blueprint is transforming our community not just with land, buildings and a court, but with a sense of pride and a vision for a prosperous future once again.

Dear friends and community,

I'm reaching out to you today to support the incredible work of the African People's Education & Defense Fund, Inc. This organization is dedicated to defending the rights of the African community and addressing the significant disparities in education, health, and economic development. Together, we can help return black communities to their former vibrancy through self-sustaining initiatives and community-driven programs.

Your generous donations will make a meaningful impact, helping to:

• Fund educational programs that empower African youth and promote leadership within the community.
• Support health initiatives that provide essential healthcare services to those in need.

Every contribution counts and is a step toward a brighter future for our community. Please consider donating to help us in this vital mission. Thank you for your support!

Hi, I'm Gwen Kelly Holden, and I'm raising funds for the African People's Education & Defense Fund, Inc. This incredible organization is dedicated to defending the human and civil rights of the African community, addressing the significant disparities in education, health, and economic development. Together, we can help restore vibrancy to black communities through self-sustaining economic initiatives and community-driven programs.

Your support helps the African People's Education & Defense Fund make a difference by contributing towards efforts like:

• Providing vital educational resources to empower individuals and families.
• Facilitating community health initiatives to improve overall well-being.
• Supporting leadership programs that cultivate community-driven change and economic development.

Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to a future where African communities thrive with pride and unity. Join me in supporting this important mission and help create a prosperous future for all. Thank you for your generosity!