What does Afrikana Community Center do?

Afrikana Community Center connects African immigrant and refugee families in Louisville, Kentucky to food assistance, housing referrals, translation services, and community support.

Where is Afrikana Community Center located?

Louisville, Kentucky. Mailing: 3131 S 2nd St, Suite 203, Louisville, KY 40208. Phone: (502) 475-6117.

Is Afrikana a registered nonprofit?

Yes. Incorporated in Kentucky, EIN: 39-3585730. 501(c)(3) application submitted, pending IRS approval.

How can I donate to Afrikana?

Via PayPal at paypal.com/afrikanacenter, Stripe, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or check. Visit afrikanacommunitycenter.org.

Our Programs — 7 Service Areas for African Families

Q: What communities does Afrikana serve?

African immigrant and refugee families from Somalia, Sudan, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya and beyond. Our team speaks 8+ languages.

📞 (502) 475-6117 ✔ Real community work since 2025 · 15+ families supported · 8+ languages · Trusted partnerships 📧 info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org 📮 Mailing: 3131 S 2nd St, Suite #203, Louisville, KY 40208 (Not Physical) 🕒 Response within 48 hrs · By appointment 💝 Donate today and transform lives 🤝 Volunteer opportunities available — Join us! 🌍 Serving families from Somalia, Sudan, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya & beyond 📞 (502) 475-6117 📧 info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org 📮 Mailing: 3131 S 2nd St, Suite #203, Louisville, KY 40208 (Not Physical) 🕒 Response within 48 hrs · By appointment 💝 Donate today and transform lives 🤝 Volunteer opportunities available — Join us! 🌍 Serving families from Somalia, Sudan, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya & beyond

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Seven Program Areas — Building & Launching in 2026

Programs are launching through partnerships, referrals, and community collaboration. Serving families from Somalia, Sudan, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond.

ACTIVE NOW Referrals, translation, and resource connections available now — contact us to get started.

Youth & Mentorship

Youth engagement and empowerment within the African community (2025) through education, mentorship, and cultural pride.

TutoringMentorshipSportsCollege prep

Women's Empowerment

Building sisterhood, leadership, and financial independence for African women.

Sisterhood circlesFinancial literacyEntrepreneurship

Cultural Preservation

Keeping our heritage alive through language, arts, music, and storytelling.

Language classesTraditional cookingMusic & dance

LAUNCHING 2026–2027 The following programs are in development as we expand our capacity to serve more families.

Family Care & Support

Holistic support — from food assistance to housing and job readiness.

Food assistanceHousing helpJob readinessMental health

✓ Referrals & connections available now

Refugee & Immigrant Support

Guiding newly arrived families through every step of building their new lives.

Housing navigationLegal referralsESL classesTranslation

✓ Translation & referrals available now

Community Events & Outreach

Bringing people together through festivals, health fairs, and workshops.

Cultural festivalsHealth fairsInterfaith events

NEW

Citizenship & Immigration Support

Helping individuals and families on their journey to becoming U.S. citizens. Application assistance, civics test prep, and referrals to trusted legal partners.

We are not attorneys. We provide assistance and referrals only.

N-400 helpGreen card guidanceCivics test prepLegal referrals

✓ Available now through referrals

Our Programs