African American philanthropy: "A new giving circle created by and for African American men has launched in Richmond, VA – the UJIMA LEGACY FUND. Ujima’s beginnings grew from conversations and meetings in their local barber shop. In an op-ed written by the group’s founders, they share: "We challenged each other, debated perspectives, celebrated individual accomplishments and analyzed the best way forward for African-Americans in our community, particularly those trapped in the cycle of poverty." On May 23, 2013, the circle awarded its inaugural grant of $20,000 to Partnership for the Future to support the organization’s mission to help motivated students with limited resources transition to their top-choice colleges and to the workplace. EO of Partnership for the Future. "show our youth that the community cares about their success.” Nineteen men joined the giving circle with contributions of $1,100 each, pooling their charitable dollars to generate greater impact. Ujima’s beginnings grew from conversations and meetings in their local barber shop. In an op-ed written by the group’s founders, they share: "We challenged each other, debated perspectives, celebrated individual accomplishments and analyzed the best way forward for African-Americans in our community, particularly those trapped in the cycle of poverty."
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:58:58 +0000
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