Foundation

Foundation

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The African American and Jamaican Chambers of Commerce Foundation is committed to building a strong, healthy communities accross the nation and internationally by addressing critical needs such as Dress for Success, Healthy Baby-Healthy-Mom, Empower-Teens, Housing for Everyone, Food for Thought, Annual Education Scholarships, Literacy Programs, Worship and Counseling.

We meet these needs by creating programs that increase financial literacy, strengthen workforce pathways, and support small business development—recognizing that economic empowerment is essential to community well-being.

Dress for Success

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.- This is not a AAJCC foundation program. This is a national program that AAJCC Charitable Committee promotes.

Healthy Baby- Happy Mom

This is a AAJCC signature program. From the moment you find out you are pregnant and for the many years you serve graciously as a mom, your focus is just that, being a mom. It can be difficult to focus on work, school or other activities if the needs of your child/children are not being met. AAJCC accepts donations for pregnant women and their children up to 5 years old.

Empower-Teens

Usher’s New Look® (UNL) is a unique 10-year leadership program that develops under-resourced youth during their formative years to set them up for a lifetime of success. From the 8th grade through college. This is not a AAJCC foundation program. This is a national program that AAJCC Charitable Committee promotes. We support the mission of UNL as a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Charity..

The Housing For Everyone- Emergency Housing Fund

HFE (Housing For Everyone) is a signature AAJCC program. We provide assistance to those needing help with filling out section 8 applications and providing up to one month of rent or security deposit for those at risk for homelessness.

Food for Thought

AAJCC uses donations to offer food vouchers, gift cards and pantry items to students in need.

Annual Education Scholarship

The annual education Scholarship awards is a signature AAJCC financial scholarships to individuals in Professional Development and Training, High School and College Programs. Each recipient must meet specific requirements. Applications open from January-August. Those chosen are announced in November of each year.

The Hope Project-Literacy

The Hope project partners with many literacy programs throughout the US and abroad. One program that we partner with is OpenStax. Based at Rice University, OpenStax is one of the world’s largest nonprofit digital learning platforms and publisher of free, open education resources. This is not a AAJCC foundation program. This is a national program that AAJCC Charitable Committee promotes.

Worship

No matter who you are, we believe God loves you and has a purpose for your life.
Come and be a part of something bigger than yourself! Crown Christian Church. Join us online for live streaming online sermons and classes. Crown Christian Church meets regularly and opens its doors to anyone.

Counseling

AAJCC offers assistance with obtaining Christian counseling and substance use counseling for individuals on a discounted or sliding scale basis. We sponsor 12-Step meetings in several locations in the US. Please email: Counseling@AAJCC.org.

The National Association of Accreditation for Quality Education is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3), charitable organization. The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of our organization and foundation are charitable.

The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.

Our Community

One of the key functions of our professional association is to create a community of schools committed to quality education, setting standards for excellence in education, and promoting professional development. AAJCC Membership creates a formal space where our members who acknowledge and commit to the principles of AAJCC can network with others in their industry, find jobs or employees, learn new skills and gain certifications. Members receive services and partnerships that support their careers and workplace without sacrificing their spiritual or religious beliefs.