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Local nonprofits in collaborative partnership, The Imani Group and Umoja Village, announce a collaboration with Solar United National (SUN), LLC., to present a first-of-its-kind program in South Carolina -- the EMERGE and SUN Job Training Program.
Read MoreTuesday, Sept. 26th, 6:30-8:30 p.m., the AKA's are hosting a candidate forum, Cumberland A.M.E Church, 111 Kershaw Street, SE, Aiken. Aiken City Council Dist. 1 and Aiken County Dist. 8 candidates have been invited.
Read MoreIf you live in Aiken County District 8 and former County Councilman Willar Hightower was your rep. Please vote in the special election on or before Tuesday, Oct. 17th to fill this vacancy, between Democratic candidate P.K. Hightower and Republican candidate James Hankinson. Both are Black Americans. Every vote counts and matters.
Read MoreGenerational wealth will be the topic on Oct. 22nd at the reception, film screening, and post screening discussion of "The Legacy of Black Wall Street," at the USCA Etherredge Center as part of Umoja Village's Unity Weekend.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that two of The Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grants in the amount of $500.00 each have been awarded to Umoja Village. Thank you @AllstateFDN for the $1000 #HelpingHands Grants and for your support. Together, we will help communities thrive.
Read MoreTab's Professional Transportation presents Unity Unleashed this Sunday, Aug. 27th, 2-6 p.m., at the Citizens Park Office and Conference Center, Old Airport Road in Aiken. Free food, fun, music, and shopping.
Read MoreThe Matthews Foundation presents "All That Jazz with Preston and Weston," Saturday, Aug. 12th, 4-6 p.m., at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 East Pine Log Road, Aiken. Event is a charity fundraiser for homeless and displaced Aiken County Public School children. Get tickets on Eventbrite or click link on the Umoja Village Community Calendar. Prices are between $10-$20.
Read MoreFREE TABLETS/INTERNET: If you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch, or your income is 200% below the Federal Poverty Line, you may qualify to receive a free tablet and internet services through The U.S. government's Affordable Connectivity Program.
Read MoreWant to learn how to attain college scholarships? Does your child need a reality check about life? Education Matters offers two back-to-back workshops this Saturday, July 22nd, 9AM-noon, at Aiken Technical College during the SuccessTeam bookbag giveaway event. To register for the free workshops, go to edmatt.com or show up.
Read MoreUmoja Village has partnered with the University of South Carolina Columbia's Arnold School of Public Health to help recruit African American adults (18 to 65 years old) to participate in the Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) study.
Read MoreCongratulations to community leader and former Richmond County commissioner, our own Ben Hasan, as we celebrate the July 5th launch of his free weekly online newspaper, "Speak Augusta." This site will serve as an informational resource and to promote unity in the community. Click the link to view the first edition: www.speakaugusta.com.
Read MoreShoutfest will now be organized under Umoja Village by Donna Wesby who previously organized the last five Shoutfests. We need sponsors, vendors, and volunteers to help with parking. Men's Ministries, youth, and adult service groups, I need your help. Contact Donna, 803-226-0150.
Read MoreIt is with great excitement that we announce Umoja Village will continue the magnificent blessing of Shoutfest on Saturday, Oct. 21st, 11AM-5PM, Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive, Aiken, SC, and hereafter.
Read MoreCongratulations to our own Carolina Grizzlies AAU Coach Ike Hicks, his coaches, and 60 players on the recent Aiken Standard feature. Today, they head to the Nationals in Atlanta.
Read MorePlease register to sponsor, volunteer, or donate silent auction items for the First Umoja Village Unity Golf Tournament. See details on umojavillage.com/golf.
Read MoreCongratulations to Mrs. Kelly Cornish (of Second Baptist Church of Aiken) appointed as CEO of the T.D. Jakes Foundation. Here's today's news release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/td-jakes-foundation-appoints-new-ceo-kelley-cornish-301838595.html
Read MoreAiken City Council Meetings: Mondays, 7PM, City Council chambers, 111 Chesterfield Street, South in Aiken. Aiken County Council Meetings: First and Third Tuesdays (January-June); Third Tuesdays (July-November); Second Tuesday (December), 7PM, Aiken Government Center, 1930 University Parkway, Suite 3600, Aiken.
Read MoreFeature 01-Highlighting Black/African American Owned Businesses: Tab Butler. Learn more about Tab Butler and her impactful businesses in our inaugural feature.
Read MoreThe SC Homeowner Rescue Program, South Carolina’s federally-funded emergency homeowner assistance program, remains open to applications until all funds are expended.
Read MoreTo check your eligibility and apply, please visit the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program website.
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