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African Collaborative Network

Stronger together

Network

Shared purpose. Lasting connections. Meet the organizations helping us build a stronger, more connected African community in West Michigan.

Partnerships that bring our pillars to life.

From youth support to civic leadership, our partners bring their strengths to the work we do together.

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Youth support & opportunity

Coalition of African Organizations in West Michigan

Supporting brighter paths for young people.

Together with the Coalition of African Organizations in West Michigan, ACN supports young people who have been involved in the juvenile justice system. Our partnership helps them move forward with encouragement, community connection and opportunities for a brighter future.

An ACN intern presents a youth mentoring project at Career Day.
An ACN intern presents a youth mentoring project at Career Day.
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Culture & community

Motherland Cultural Connections

Sharing culture, one gathering at a time.

Motherland partners with ACN to cater community events, including Foods that Bind. Through food and hospitality, this collaboration creates welcoming spaces where people can connect, share their cultures and build meaningful relationships.

Community members share conversation at Foods that Bind.
Community members share conversation at Foods that Bind.
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Young African talent

Les Clay

Helping the next generation shine.

Les Clay is a long-standing ACN partner in supporting and promoting young African talent. Together, we help young people share their abilities, gain visibility and connect with a community that celebrates their potential.

Celebrating community and young African talent with Les Clay.
Celebrating community and young African talent with Les Clay.
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Advocacy & civic leadership

New American Leaders

Building leaders who strengthen our community.

Through our partnership with New American Leaders, African community leaders at ACN receive training to become effective advocates and engaged civic leaders. This collaboration equips them to navigate the political process, strengthen community representation and help shape decisions that affect African communities in West Michigan.

ACN leadership participated in New American Leaders’ Ready to Win training.
ACN leadership participated in New American Leaders’ Ready to Win training.

Let’s make a difference together.

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