Urgent: We need to raise $8,000 immediately to secure our first community space and launch programs for youth and families.
My name is Aweys Ali, and I have watched families in my community struggle in silence.
I have seen a mother arrive in Louisville with no English, no connections, and no one to call for help. I have seen young men with no direction, searching for somewhere to belong. I have seen children who are bright and full of potential but have no safe place to go after school.
This is why I started Afrikana Community Center Inc.
I am a Somali-American community leader who has spent more than 10+ years serving African immigrant and refugee families in Louisville, Kentucky. I know this community. I know their struggles. And I know what becomes possible when people are given the right support.
We have already taken real steps.
Afrikana Community Center Inc. is now a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We have built partnerships with masjids, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout Louisville. We are actively working to establish a permanent home where African families can find support, opportunity, and belonging.
What Your Donation Will Help Build
• After-school mentorship for youth
• English and job readiness programs
• Emergency assistance for families in crisis
• A safe and welcoming community space
Every Dollar Creates Real Impact
$25 — School supplies for a child
$50 — Supports English and job readiness classes
$100 — Helps a family facing hardship
$500 — Helps launch our first full program
We have raised $385 so far.
Our immediate goal is $8,000 to secure space and launch programs.
Our full vision goal is $15,000 to establish and expand Afrikana Community Center into a lasting home for families and future generations.
We are not waiting for perfect conditions because families need help right now.
Every dollar brings us one step closer to opening our doors and changing lives.
If you cannot donate today, please share this campaign. One share can reach the person who changes everything.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in our mission.
God bless you and the city of Louisville.
Aweys Ali
Founder & Executive Director Afrikana Community Center Inc.
EIN: 39-3585730
