ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Yonkers African American Heritage Committee
Yonkers African American Heritage Committee
is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that was founded in 1975 in The City of Yonkers; it became a 501c-3 organization in 2007. It is a grassroots org. formed by concerned residents (citizens) from the community looking to educate and strengthen our communities economically, physically, mentally and socially.
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
We sponsor professional workshops/seminars, do fundraisers and hold annual programs/events such as:
* Black History Month Awards Luncheon
* Scholarship Luncheon/Dinner
* Education Symposiums
*Juneteenth Parade & Festival (3-day event)
* Fundraisers: Party with a Purpose, Fish Fry
* Membership Drive
* Kwanzaa Celebration
CIick on the 'ANNUAL EVENTS' link to learn more!
We collaborate and network with other established community-based organizations and institutions such as:
*YMCA of Yonkers
*YWCA of Yonkers
*NAACP of Yonkers
*Sister-To-Sister International
*Yonkers Downtown BID
*Yonkers Riverfront Library
*Nepperhan Community Ctr.
*Local Churches
*Local Businesses
*National Night Out (Local Police Precincts)
*Local Posts: VFW & American Legions
*Yonkers City Hall
* The Hispanic Heritage Organization
We also network with other organizations in other cities/states such Mt. Vernon, White Plains, Harlem NYC, New Jersey
YAAHC DONATION PROGRAM
YAAHC DONATION PROGRAM
YAAHC understands the importance of 'Community Service' and that's why when we see a NEED, we step in to fulfill it! Through our 'Donation program', we look to see WHAT is needed: food, clothing, volunteering, monetary donation, etc. for an organization, community or individual (as shown in the 2nd above photo). Our goal is to alleviate suffering in any way, show compassion for other people, extend LOVE and commitment! We live by the African proverb- IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD (AND A COMMUNITY).