Welcome to East African Communities
Based in Atlanta, the East African Communities of GA was established in 2009 to promote education and cultural awareness, and to provide social and business programs for refugees and immigrants.
SACC is a non-profit. Our staff and board of directors include multilingual educators, business professionals, and volunteers with many years of experience in responding to the needs of refugees and EA immigrants through our refugee service.
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SACC Objectives:
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To increase community awareness pertaining to the differences of American culture and the East African cultures and promote a smooth transition into American culture.
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To promote the growth of the Community Center through networking with similar organizations, fundraising functions, and utilizing volunteers (especially Somali/Ethiopian refugee volunteers) to reach out to the community as a whole.
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To promote self-sufficiency through workshops, conferences, and educational seminars including but not limited to: Health Awareness, Community Referrals, English as a Second Language workshops, programs specifically geared towards refugee children, and assistance with USCIS (“U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services”) issues.
