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FREE TABLETS/INTERNET: If you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch, or your income is 200% below the Federal Poverty Line, you may qualify to receive a free tablet and internet services through The U.S. government's Affordable Connectivity Program.
Read MoreWant to learn how to attain college scholarships? Does your child need a reality check about life? Education Matters offers two back-to-back workshops this Saturday, July 22nd, 9AM-noon, at Aiken Technical College during the SuccessTeam bookbag giveaway event. To register for the free workshops, go to edmatt.com or show up.
Read MoreUmoja Village has partnered with the University of South Carolina Columbia's Arnold School of Public Health to help recruit African American adults (18 to 65 years old) to participate in the Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) study.
Read MoreCongratulations to community leader and former Richmond County commissioner, our own Ben Hasan, as we celebrate the July 5th launch of his free weekly online newspaper, "Speak Augusta." This site will serve as an informational resource and to promote unity in the community. Click the link to view the first edition: www.speakaugusta.com.
Read MoreShoutfest will now be organized under Umoja Village by Donna Wesby who previously organized the last five Shoutfests. We need sponsors, vendors, and volunteers to help with parking. Men's Ministries, youth, and adult service groups, I need your help. Contact Donna, 803-226-0150.
Read MoreIt is with great excitement that we announce Umoja Village will continue the magnificent blessing of Shoutfest on Saturday, Oct. 21st, 11AM-5PM, Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive, Aiken, SC, and hereafter.
Read MoreCongratulations to our own Carolina Grizzlies AAU Coach Ike Hicks, his coaches, and 60 players on the recent Aiken Standard feature. Today, they head to the Nationals in Atlanta.
Read MorePlease register to sponsor, volunteer, or donate silent auction items for the First Umoja Village Unity Golf Tournament. See details on umojavillage.com/golf.
Read MoreCongratulations to Mrs. Kelly Cornish (of Second Baptist Church of Aiken) appointed as CEO of the T.D. Jakes Foundation. Here's today's news release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/td-jakes-foundation-appoints-new-ceo-kelley-cornish-301838595.html
Read MoreAiken City Council Meetings: Mondays, 7PM, City Council chambers, 111 Chesterfield Street, South in Aiken. Aiken County Council Meetings: First and Third Tuesdays (January-June); Third Tuesdays (July-November); Second Tuesday (December), 7PM, Aiken Government Center, 1930 University Parkway, Suite 3600, Aiken.
Read MoreFeature 01-Highlighting Black/African American Owned Businesses: Tab Butler. Learn more about Tab Butler and her impactful businesses in our inaugural feature.
Read MoreThe SC Homeowner Rescue Program, South Carolina’s federally-funded emergency homeowner assistance program, remains open to applications until all funds are expended.
Read MoreTo check your eligibility and apply, please visit the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program website.
Read MoreAugusta— Today, the City of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce, unveiled plans for their new CABE Fund (City of Augusta Business Equity), an Augusta $425,000 Guaranteed Loan/Grant Training Program, funded by the City of Augusta.
Read MoreHomestead exemption: Did you know The Homestead Exemption provides a complete exemption of taxes on the first $50,000 in Fair Market Value (except for school operating taxes) of your legal residence for homeowners over age 65, or totally and permanently disabled, or legally blind?
Read MoreSigma Pi Development Group of Greater Aiken, under the leadership of our own Will Jones, Atty. Everett Chandler, and John R. Brightharp, recently presented a check for $18,000 to the South Carolina HBCUs from the group's recent fundraiser. This is empowerment and unity.
Read MoreUmoja Village CEO/CoFounder Donna Moore Wesby was recently highlighted by WFXG Fox 54 during Women's History Month for her years of community service and most recently her efforts within the Umoja Village organization.
Read MoreAiken Senior Life presents a community social for North Augusta senior citizens, this Wednesday, March 22, 10AM-1PM, North Augusta Meal Site, 1002 Carolina Avenue, Holy Trinity Church Fellowship Hall.
Read MoreThe South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first time in over a decade, the individual award amount per student has increased from $6,000 to $10,000.
Read MoreReminder! The deadline is this Friday, March 10th for high school and college students to apply for the Schofield Scholarship. Details are listed on the Umoja Village website home page, umojavillage.com.
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