Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
Unity, Community, and Empowerment.
View all the special moments from our 2026 Black History Month Community Celebration!
The following memories were captured by the event's official photographer, Mr. Roland Gaskin: rolandhomeoffice@yahoo.com
Our Black History Month Community Celebration was held Sunday, February 15, 2026. Thank you for joining us!
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Umoja Village Becomes An Authorized SC Thrive Partner Site
Aiken-based nonprofit, Umoja Village, has become an authorized independent contractor with SC Thrive, which is a South Carolina nonprofit corporation that provides assistance to individuals and families applying for state and federal work support and financial assistance programs and benefits in South Carolina.
Applications supported in Thrive Hub available to clients include Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF); Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA); Medicaid; Simplified Application for the Elderly, Family Planning; Medical Healthy Connections; Welvista (prescription drug assistance); Medically Indigent Assistance Program; Long Term Care+; Taxes+; South Carolina Birth Certificates; Voter Registration; Social Security cards; and free tax filing services. Individuals who need this type of assistance can make appointments by calling Umoja Village at 803-226-0150.
Our 4th Annual Black Excellence Calendar is Here!
Umoja is Swahili for Unity. In an effort to promote unity and to celebrate the greatness within us as a people, The Umoja Village Nonprofit Corporation is proud and pleased to present our 4th Annual Umoja Village Celebrates Black Excellence calendar. This year’s theme is “Community Influencers.”
SC Housing Helps Public Servants Achieve Homeownership with the ‘26 Palmetto Heroes Program
Beginning March 16, South Carolina’s public service heroes can apply for $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance through SC Housing’s 2026 Palmetto Heroes Program, with funds available on a first-come, first-served basis.
$10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance and low, fixed interest rates form the cornerstone of the Palmetto Heroes Program – the agency’s most popular homebuyer program that supports those who play a vital role in our communities, including teachers, nurses, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, veterans, active-duty military, and National Guard members.
We Are Umoja Village.
Listen to the testimonials from those in our community who have been positively impacted by Umoja Village.
Unity Works was launched on June 19, 2025, on Umoja Village's 5th anniversary. The total on the left reflects contributions received since that date. The goal is to raise a minimum of $50,000 by December 31, 2026.
The Unity Works Fundraising Campaign is Umoja Village's year-round fundraiser for individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations to donate undesignated funds to help meet the overall mission needs of Umoja Village, which includes the continued operations of the Richard Johnson Jr. Umoja Village Resource Center and critical crime prevention initiatives outlined in the Umoja Village Rebuilding The Foundation Crime Prevention Plan.
The grand total for Unity Works as of March 17, 2026 is $17,205.00.
Be a part of Umoja Village’s legacy of Unity by supporting the Unity Works fundraising campaign! Learn more below:
Aiken Technical College: Continuing Education Guide
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.
Black-Owned Business Directory
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.
Make a Donation
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.
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