Unity, Community, and Empowerment.

Listen to the testimonials from those in our community who have been positively impacted by Umoja Village.
The following donations have been made since the launch on June 19, 2025, of the Umoja Village "Unity Works" Year-round Fundraising Campaign.
Bronze Sponsor: Contributed between $1,000-$2,499 since Unity Works campaign began:
Leadership Givers: Contributed $1,000.00 since the Unity Works campaign began:
Contributed $500.00 since the Unity Works campaign began:
Contributed between $250.00-$499.99 since the Unity Works campaign began:
Contributed between $150.00-$249.99.00 since the Unity Works campaign began:
Contributed between $50.00-$100.00 since the Unity Works campaign began:
Get Ready! The 2025 Umoja Village Shoutfest Unityfest is coming back! Our Golf Tournament will occur on Friday, Oct. 17th followed by Shoutfest Unityfest which will occur on Saturday, Oct. 18th. More details to come soon!
Melvin Crispell, III is a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and winner of BET’s Sunday Best Season 9 (2019). Raised in Charlotte, NC, he carries the musical legacy of his late parents, both accomplished gospel artists. His debut album, I’ve Got a Testimony (2020), features the hit “Wonderful Is Your Name,” and his live album No Failure (2023) earned Grammy recognition with the single “God Is.” In 2025, he released the uplifting single “Reason to Dance,” continuing his mission to inspire through faith-filled music.
All meetings of the Aiken County School Board begin at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office (1000 Brookhaven Drive in Aiken), unless otherwise noted below. Those who plan to speak in favor of the proposed budget and tax increases, must sign up at the school district office to have their name placed on the list to speak.
If you’ve been weighing the possibility of taking some classes now that you’re retired, here’s some help to make a case for doing so. I’ve heard several comments from seniors such as “I’m retired — I’m done with classes and learning.” But the speaker obviously hadn’t thought about the positive effects of continuing to seek new knowledge throughout life. Lifelong learning, especially in a classroom setting, offers many advantages for seniors, especially in terms of enhancing brain health and promoting social interaction.
Discover new skills, start a new career path, or explore personal interest topics through continuing education at Aiken Technical College. Continuing education courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need in a short period of time. Courses can be completed in as little as a few hours or up to 12 weeks. These courses do not qualify for financial aid, but other funding options may be available. Interested in earning college credits toward an academic credential?
Explore Aiken Technical College’s academic opportunities at www.atc.edu/Study/Programs-of-Study.
Our Central Savannah River Area Black/African American Business Directory is designed to locate, support, and sustain Black and African American owned businesses in our community.
Financial donations of any size help fund Umoja Village’s mission and efforts. Your donation is processed through PayPal using the information already stored in your PayPal account.
PEOPLE GET READY for an unforgettable weekend filled with sports, music, and community spirit! Mark your calendars for Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, 2025, because you don’t want to miss these exciting events! Spread the word, invite your loved ones, and let’s make this the biggest and best weekend in the CSRA!
After almost a year of serving as a member of the Umoja Village Board of Directors, Mr. Billy Morris has been selected as the new chair of the Umoja Village Board of Directors. Morris also volunteered with the organization prior to being voted a board member August 16, 2024.
The Aiken Business Coalition which is a coalition between the City of Aiken, Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce, Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Umoja Village, Security Federal Bank, and NAACP of Aiken closes out the 2nd Co-Hort of the Aiken Business Coalition Entrepreneurship Program (ABCEP).