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Our vision and mission moves on. We thank you for your patience.
The African American Family Conference (AAFC) is a community event designed to provide answers, resources and guidance to families and communities.
The conference embraces an environment where participants can contribute by sharing their experiences through communication and an honest exchange of knowledge. However, unlike other conferences, the focus of the AAFC is to raise funds and provide a platform to connect, educate and exchange information and resources with families, communities and organizations during the conference and beyond via the AAFC Aftercare Program. All aspects of the AAFC Aftercare Program initiative will be evaluated and documented on film to record the process, monitor the progress and provide comprehensive outcome reports to continue to develop a more cohesive initiative for the future. We strongly feel this is the most effective way to provide free assistance to families and communities year round.
The conference offers eight (8) pavillions to address several issues facing families and communities. Each pavillion consists of workshops, resource tables, products and services from various organizations, government agencies, corporations and individuals.
The eight (8) pavilions are defined as follows:
AAFC Health & Fitness Pavilion: Diet, exercise, insurance, health screenings, mental, physical, spiritual & occupational health information and services.
AAFC Education Pavilion: Resources, information sessions and workshops from early childhood
education to graduate school, vocational & trade schools.
AAFC Children’s Pavilion: Interactive activities and fun educational games.
AAFC Senior’s Pavilion: Information sessions, workshops and resources for seniors citizens.
AAFC Family Pavilion: Information sessions, workshops and resources for diverse family units;
married couples, single parents, dual headed households, blended/step-parent families, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster families and legal guardians.
AAFC Community Pavilion: Information sessions, resources and workshops to promote safe, healthy and productive communities.
AAFC Teen Pavilion: Information sessions, workshops and resources on education, teen parenting, violence, sex and drug awareness campaigns.
AAFC Arts & Culture Pavilion: Film screenings, lectures, exhibits, resources and information on diverse cultures.
The AAFC has been carefully designed to unite practitioners, programs and educators with families to interact in open forums and workshops. This concerted effort will achieve stronger, sound family units which ultimately builds more cohesive communities, decreasing the number of violence, poverty and other negative social ills.
To find out how you can support this initiative visit our “Support the AAFC” page.
The AAFC and AAFC Aftercare program is open to all family structures, cultures, religious, and diverse backgrounds.
Join in our mission to shape a better future for our children. Become an AAFC member today!
The African American Family Conference is dedicated to providing solutions to families and communities. We are concerned with political, cultural and social issues impacting communities. Through the AAFC Aftercare program we form creative partnerhips with individuals and organizations from diverse perspectives to conduct free workshops and information sessions for families and communities. By becoming a member you are securing the success of the work we are doing in communities. To become a member you can make a tax-deductible annual membership donation below at the level of your choice.
Annual Membership Benefits:
*AAFC Grassroots Supporter
Grassroots donations from $1.00 to $24.00 are accepted.
Become a Grassroots Supporting Member Now: Join online via Paypal or send a check or money order.
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AAFC Supporting Member – $25.00
- 1 year subscription to AAFC Magazine (bi-monthly).
- 1 AAFC Mug
Become an AAFC Supporting Member Now: Join online via Paypal or send a check or money order.
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AAFC Bronze Member – $50.00
- 1 year subscription to AAFC Magazine (bi-monthly).
- 1 AAFC Mug
- 1 AAFC T-Shirt
- Access to membership area on AAFC website.
Become an AAFC Member Now: Join online via Paypal or send a check or money order.
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AAFC Silver member – $75.00
- 2 year subscription to AAFC Magazine (bi-monthly).
- 2 AAFC Mugs
- 2 AAFC T-Shirts
- Access to membership area on AAFC website.
Become an AAFC Silver Member Now: Join online via Paypal or send a check or money order.
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AAFC Gold member – $100.00
- 3 year subscription to AAFC Magazine (bi-monthly).
- 3 AAFC Mugs
- 3 AAFC T-Shirts
- Access to membership area on AAFC website.
Become an AAFC Gold Member Now: Join online via Paypal or send a check or money order.
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1. How will my donation help? What is the money used for?
Grassroots efforts have proven to be very powerful. Every dollar given helps to builds a stronger foundation for our AAFC Aftercare program.
The AAFC’s main focus is to empower families and communities via the Aftercare Program. The program consists of free workshops, seminars and on-line resources offered throughout the year. This is achieved via a concerted effort with agencies, organizations, companies, families and individuals like you. It is a necessary step in building cohesive communities. More importantly it assists in the effort to decrease the number of violent acts, poverty and other negative social ills encountered today.
Approximately 80% of the donations and additional income we receive supports our Aftercare programs. The remaining 20% is reserved for our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor administrative fees, AAFC administration fees, professional support for outcome measurements and reporting, general, and fundraising costs.
We have designed new innovative accountability measurements of the highest standards, and will utilize our media outlets and website to inform donors as to the impact of their support.
2. Are monetary donations the only types of donations accepted?
No. The AAFC is maintained by volunteers who donate their time and labor. We also accept donations of books and supplies. If you are interested in donating your labor or materials, please send an inquiry to info@AfricanAmericanFamilyConference.com.
3. How can I make a make a monetary donation?
Currently, we accept donations via PayPal, U.S. Mail and fax. To review these options and donate now, click here.
4. Are U.S. donations to the AAFC tax deductible?
Yes. The AAFC is fiscally sponsored by, The House of Reconciliation is a 501(c)(3) organization designated by the I.R.S. Financial donations are tax deductible. However, Grassroots donations from $1.00 to $24.00 are not tax deductible.
5. Does the AAFC accept donations via credit card?
Yes. Credit card donations can be made via PayPal and you do not need to be a PayPal member.
6. How will my contribution appear on my credit card statement?
If a donation appears on your credit card statement, it will appear as “AAFC Subscription,” along with the amount of your contribution.
7. How long does my subscription last?
Once you have subscribed via PayPal, donations will continue to be made on your behalf each year until you opt to cancel your subscription.
8. How can I donate if I can’t use PayPal?
If you are unable to donate via PayPal, you can send a check or money order payable to “The House of Reconciliation” to:
The House of Reconciliation
c/o Pure Quality Enterprises, LLC
P.O. Box 2773
Philadelphia, PA 19120
or call 888-317-0724
9. Can I obtain a receipt for my donation?
PayPal will generate a receipt for your donation. If you send a donation by mail, please include a written request for a receipt along with your name and mailing address.
*AAFC Grassroots Supporter donations from $1.00 to $24.00 are not tax deductible.
When you donate to the African American Family Conference your name will never be given or sold to any other mailing list. All contributions defined as tax-deductible will be deducted to the fullest extent allowed by law. Online donations are processed using PayPal’s secure server.
One of the main priorities of the AAFC is to provide valuable resources and workshops for families year round via the AAFC Aftercare Program.
It is not about one day of activities and brochures, but viable lasting connections! We connect families to those people, organizations and programs within their city who are advocators of strengthening families and communities. The AAFC partner organizations are established leaders in their respective fields. They are leaders not because they are the most well-known. They are viewed upon as leaders by their communities due to their commitment to be proactive in their mission of supporting families.
One of the main priorities of the AAFC is to provide valuable resources for the participants. The partner organizations that participate in the conference are not there just to give you a 30 minute pep talk during sessions. Their objective is to establish long-term relationships with participants in order to effectively carry out the mission of strengthening families and communities.
Partner organizations will provide further workshops and information sessions throughout the year via the AAFC Aftercare Program. This program consists of partner organizations who are the top producers in their fields of expertise and are willing to provide participants with hands on as well as virtual assistance and resources. Our AAFC Virtual Program supports a national participation initiative as partner organizations and participants from across the country can provide and receive assistance via scheduled teleconferences as well as on-line courses. An AAFC Aftercare Program calendar of scheduled sessions will be provided to all participants at the conference and posted on the AAFC website.
We strive to empower and evoke the spirit of change within families and communities. This initiative demonstrates to families the importance of advocating for their needs and the needs of their community by simply communicating and connecting with others. This will be accomplished as we continue to work with active partner organizations in each city to establish direct links between families and resources.
All aspects of the AAFC Aftercare Program initiative will be evaluated and documented on film to record the process, monitor the progress and provide comprehensive outcome reports to continue to develop a more cohesive initiative for the future.
<strong><em>The AAFC and Aftercare Program is open to all family structures, cultures, religious, and diverse backgrounds.</em></strong>
Small Expeditions has provided the AAFC with an opportunity to extend the AAFC Aftercare Program in Ghana, West Africa.
Solomon Boakye, pictured in the black shirt, is the Director of Small Expeditions and the AAFC Aftercare Program in Ghana. In this photo, Solomon is presenting a group of students in the Asanti Region of Ghana, with sporting equipment for their after school soccer program. Books, clothing and food were also donated by Nike, Small Expeditions, The AAFC and Scholastic Books.
In March, 2009 the AAFC will begin aftercare programs within two schools and three orphanges in Ghana, Mali and the Congo. AAFC representatives are currently in these countires setting up programs for the youth. Our goal is to provide students and their communities with the necessary resources t
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improve their health, education and environment. There is a great need for food, clothing and educational supplies (books, computers, pens, pencils, etc.). We are raising money to provide health screenings for children in the orphanages and for the installation of water pumps in their communities.
The picture to the right shows one orphanage which houses over one hundred children from newborn to age 18. The majority of them are toddlers and pre-teens. Most of them have lost their parents to HIV/Aids or have been abandoned by a parent or family member who could no longer care for them.
The cost to run an orphanage of this size is very expensive and they depend upon donations and assistance from organizations like Small Expeditions and the AAFC. There are normally six to ten adults who run an orphanage of this size. Two of them are pictured below with Martin Small, (left) Founder of Small 
Expeditions and Terrell Mitchell, (far right) Small Expeditions Board Member. To tend to the basic needs of the children, the adults often have to travel sixty to eighty miles one way. This particular orphanage farms on their own land, growing their own produce to prepare their daily meals. Transportation is not consistent and there are often monthly gaps between the time they are able to travel to get medical supplies, food and other necessities for the children.
As the AAFC mantra states “The Future is in Our Hands.” We all must take a proactive role in helping those who are truly in need. We are extending our hand to you to ask for your assistance in making a difference in the lives of ALL children. Your donations will enable us to provide continued support to these children and help them build the necessary tools to achieve a brighter future.
Kindly make a donation below to the AAFC to help fund our African initiative. Donations of $25.00 or more will receive an eco friendly AAFC shirt.
