Africatown International

Africatown International (ATI) is a nonprofit organization that began forming in 2013 by individuals concerned about disparities in education and economic status of African Americans and African Immigrants. The organization received 501 (c)(3) status in 2016.

ATI’s mission is to alleviate poverty through education, employment, entrepreneurship and by addressing basic human needs. AI’s approach involves community education and outreach projects, community building, basic needs support services, case management and community empowerment. Major program areas include homelessness prevention & diversion, flexible funding administration, individual and family services and employment, and training access. ATI focuses on providing culturally based solutions to poverty. Our primary objective is to help households address root causes of their crisis and create a roadmap to prosperity.