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The mission of the African American Wellness Project is to direct resources towards empowering the African American Community to improve health outcomes and promote wellness. Through the support of The California Endowment, AAWP has worked to achieve our mission and support the broader goal of educating and enrolling African American consumers in affordable healthcare programs in Alameda County. Key strategies implemented during the past year: • Culturally-relevant consumer education through ethnic and social media, community events and partnerships with African-American serving providers and community organizations • African American Provider Education to build provider understanding of the changes brought by ACA and strengthen their engagement to reaching the African American consumer

SAAF Mission Statement: Our purpose is to promote the betterment of the lives African Americans. We fulfill our mission by offering workshops, programs and outreach campaigns. We emphasize biblical teachings and God's Plan for our lives. Although our services are open to everyone, basically our programs are designed for African Americans. Why? Statistics show that African Americans are more at risk than any other culture group in this country in every major category of life. Whether its health, divorce rate, out of wedlock births, poverty or single headed households, African Americans are well below the national averages. A large number of African Americans profess to be practicing Christians, and are passionate about their faith. Saving African American Families is committed to calling our culture back to blending our faith into our family life, marriage, health as well as everyday living. We offer education, training and awareness in the following areas to support our goals: Marriage Education Marriage Enhancement Pre-Marital Education Healthy Relationships and Lifestyles Family Finances Effective Parenting Strengthening the Family Family Health and Wellness Responsible Fatherhood We partner with churches, other faith based organizations, community and businesses to provide education and information to strengthen our families and in turn benefits our entire community. Why not join us? We provide programs and training's for individuals, churches, schools, agencies and community businesses. We can also provide referrals to other community resources. We are here to make the lives of those around us healthier and happier. “Blending Faith with Health and Family”

The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a national tax-exempt 501c3 non-profit organization led by African Americans. We serve as a voice for Black Americans with or at risk of diabetes, addressing the alarming health disparities caused by a legacy of systemic racism. These disparities include restricted healthcare access and unethical medical practices that disproportionately harm Black communities. Building on the legacy of Negro Health Week, we're dedicated to addressing health inequities, especially the disproportionate burden of diabetes in Black communities. Existing efforts haven't closed the gap, with Black Americans experiencing diabetes rates nearly double those of non-Hispanic whites. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed this disparity. Our vision is a future where Black communities have the resources they need to prevent and effectively manage diabetes.

NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM

The African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc (AABCA) is dedicated to building and sharing awareness, connections, education, resources and support for African American/Black women, men, families and communities affected by breast cancer.

Founded in 1976, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) collects and preserves art and artifacts and, through exhibitions and programs, interprets the history and stories of African Americans and those of the African Diaspora. AAMP enriches the lives of all visitors, especially children and youth, using education to empower them through experiences that will enlighten them culturally and intellectually. It is a gathering place for the community, a forum for broader community engagement and a partner for collaborations with historical and cultural institutions.

The Center works to address health disparities in the underserved African American community by offering culturally competent behavioral and physical health education and outreach that empowers community members to overcome the root causes of health problems and maximize their own individual health.

Empowering Young Girls and Women of Zimbabwe Through Education To Overcome Poverty, Domestic Abuse and Child Marriage

The African-American Museum of Bucks County promotes understanding and appreciation of the African-American experience, focusing on: - Historical information about the African-American legacy, from our African roots to the present day. - Educational programs which demonstrate the importance of African American history and culture to everyone. - Contributions that show the diverse journeys African Americans have made in the fields of Art, culture, politics, sports, and other areas.

The mission of the Houston Museum of African American Culture is to collect, conserve, explore, interpret, and exhibit the material and intellectual culture of Africans and African Americans in Houston, the state of Texas, the southwest and the African Diaspora for current and future generations

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s mission is to honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African-American community of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Virginia and to promote a greater appreciation for, and understanding of, the contributions of African Americans and peoples of the Diaspora locally, nationally and globally.

The DuSable Museum of African American History is a Chicago community institution and the first non-profit Museum dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation, study and the dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and African Americans. As an educational institution, DuSable attracts school groups from Chicago and surrounding areas. More than 100,000 visitors attend or utilize the facility yearly. Through exhibits, educational programs, the archives, and special activities, the Museum continuously explores the African American experience and accomplishments of the past and present to further advance the education of the future.