United Way Engages Africans

Lorna Johnson disclosed that the United Way, since its inception in 2009 has been involved in programs in Ghana, West Africa; East Africa and South Africa. The organization at the same time is also working closely with new immigrants from Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia and South Africa. And these programs support education, health and housing. The Arts have been enriched because of the United Way ACE.
Also at the reception were representatives from Rutgers Business School Small Business Development Center. In her address, Dr. Tendai Ndoro, Regional Director spoke about her institution’s programs for small businesses which are open to the business sector in the African community as well.
Dr. Nwanda Anyaoku of the Beth Israel Hospital, Board member of the UWEWH welcomed the gathering to the reception and advised the African community to work together to achieve a mutually beneficial goal.
A representative of the Newark Community Health Centers Inc. explained the programs offered and its availability to all at all levels. New Jersey Performing Arts Center would not be left out. Impending programs and resources available at the center were introduced.
On her part, Elizabeth Davis, representing the Urban League described her organization as providing aid for employment and other services.
The last person to speak was Kofi Ayim, editor of Amandla and author of Jack Cudjo, Newark’s Revolutionary Soldier and Businessman. He did a short review of his work and appealed to Africans and African Americans to learn from each other for mutual understanding.

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