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Our Programs

Seven active program areas serving African immigrant and refugee families from all 54 African countries and across the African diaspora in Louisville.

Afrikana Community Center volunteers and leadership at the 2026 Back-to-School Giveaway
PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Seven Program Areas Serving Our Community

Our programs serve families through partnerships, referrals, and community collaboration. We welcome families from all 54 African countries and across the African diaspora.

ACTIVE NOW Referrals, translation, and resource connections available now — contact us to get started.
Afrikana United youth soccer participants during a 2026 practice in Louisville

Youth & Mentorship

Youth engagement and empowerment in Louisville through education, mentorship, sports, leadership, and cultural pride.

TutoringMentorshipSportsCollege prep
Women's Empowerment

Women's Empowerment

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

Sisterhood circlesFinancial literacyEntrepreneurship
Cultural Preservation

Cultural Preservation

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

Language classesTraditional cookingMusic & dance
ACTIVE & GROWING These programs are active and growing as we expand our capacity to serve more families.
Family Care & Support

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

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

Community Events & Outreach

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

Cultural festivalsHealth fairsInterfaith events
Citizenship & Immigration Support
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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 application referralsCivics test prepLegal referrals
✓ Available now through referrals
AFRIKANA UNITED FC · 2026

Youth Soccer in Action

Afrikana United FC brings young people together for structured practice, teamwork, physical activity, and positive community connection.

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Afrikana United youth soccer participants gathered around a practice goal in Louisville
Afrikana United participants together during a 2026 practice.
Youth participating in an Afrikana United soccer activity on a Louisville field
Youth participating in an active soccer session.
Afrikana United youth taking part in a structured soccer drill with cones and a ball
Structured practice with a ball, cones, and team instruction.
Youth Soccer Application →
YOUTH PROGRAM IN ACTION

Our Youth Program in Action

Real moments of children learning, creating, and building friendships at our center.

A student proudly showing her artwork
A student proudly showing her artwork
A child's painting and building-block creation
A child's painting and building-block creation
Children from the youth program together
Children from the youth program together
FORMS

Downloadable Forms

Prefer paper? Download, print, and bring a completed form to the center — or pick one up in person.

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Program Interest Form

Tell us which programs interest you and your family.

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Youth Enrollment Form

Register your child for Afrikana youth programs.

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Back-to-School Registration Form

Printable household registration form for Afrikana's Back-to-School program.

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Afrikana United Youth Soccer Application

One printable application per player, ages 6 and up.

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QUICK INTAKE FORM

Need Help or Want to Get Involved?

Choose the official form that matches your needs—event registration, youth enrollment, or a program and service request.

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YOUTH & EDUCATION IN ACTION

Back-to-School Support — August 2026

Our youth and family support work includes practical education assistance. For the 2026 giveaway, Afrikana prepared 185 backpacks and recorded 185 Back-to-School registrations.

Student wearing a backpack received during Afrikana Community Center's 2026 giveaway
Helping students begin the school year with essential supplies.
Backpacks prepared for distribution at Afrikana Community Center
Backpacks and school supplies organized for community distribution.
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