5 Black-Led Nonprofits That Need Your Support This Holiday Season
As the Trump administration continues to cut federal and state grants, Black nonprofits are set to be largely affected.
Overall, according to economic experts, local nonprofits are estimated to have anywhere from 40% to 50% of their budget slashed this year due to a lack of monetary support this season.
To help keep them afloat, here are five Black-led nonprofits to support this holiday season by making a donation.
The Hope Gain Center
Founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Hope Gain Center of West Michigan empowers people with mental health issues by advocating for employment services to uplift them. The nonprofit has helped more than 300 people find a job. Along with connecting people with employers, the Hope Gain Center of West Michigan offers workshops and training programs, as well as guidance to help individuals find the right career path.
Buy From A Black Woman
Created in 2016, Buy From a Black Woman is a nonprofit that advocates for support for Black Women business owners. The group creates an online directory with hundreds of businesses led by Black women. Buy From A Black Woman also provides business owners with educational programs and funding opportunities. Since the Trump administration began its attack on DEI initiatives, the nonprofit has announced increased support for Black-led businesses, expanding to create an overall Buy From A Black Business platform.
The Black Artist Collective
The Black Art Collective’s main initiative is to uplift the work of Black artists, creating a safe space for them to amplify their own voices through their work. Over 300 works by the Black Artist Collective are on display. The work is curated by founder Destinee Ross-Sutton. Born in Harlem, Ross-Sutton has made a name for herself in the art world through her eponymous gallery and her work to give a platform to underrepresented artists.
Children of Promise
Founded by Sharon Content, Children of Promise is a nonprofit based in Bedford Stuyvesant. The nonprofit provides mentoring to children of incarcerated parents through an after-school program. Dedicated to helping BIPOC children ages 6 to 18, the nonprofit also offers a summer day camp, mental health services and a youth action program for attendees. Through the programs, the children are given tutoring, immersed in creative projects, participate in sports and are given a nutritious dinner.
Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities
Based in Queens and founded by Saeeda Dunston, Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities is a nonprofit that offers a variety of assistance to the youth and adults. Along with a 51-bed facility for men and women who have chronic substance use disorders, the nonprofit has a Housing Services program for those in need, providing living quarters for the unhoused in a 30-unit apartment building. Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities also has activities for older individuals and food assistance programs through their own food pantry.
