African Community Housing & Development (ACHD)

This October, honor the remarkable resilience and strength of our African Diaspora communities while uniting to raise essential funds for economic empowerment at ACHD’s inaugural luncheon, JOURNEY HOME 2024! 🩵💛 ✅ When? Friday, October 18, 2024, from 11:30am – 1:30pm ✅ Where? Grand Hyatt Seattle (721 Pine St, Seattle WA 98101) ✅ What can you expect? The event will feature engaging speakers passionate about cultivating economic growth and stability for our diverse communities. Journey Home 2024 will be an afternoon celebrating African culture. Together, we’ll embrace the African tradition of storytelling while being immersed in beautiful African dance. ✅ How do you sign up? The link to register is at the link in our bio, or head directly to achdo.org/event to get your tickets today! See you there! 👀 Stay tuned for our exciting speaker lineup! 🤩 P.S. Is your org interested in sponsoring our Journey Home? Reach out to our fundraising team at fundraising@achdo.org today!

Do you want to lead a talented team of educators while supporting African Diaspora youth? Join ACHD as our K-12 Education Manager! This position will manage staff, provide in-classroom instruction, design curriculum, manage external education relationships, and create regular funder reports. The Details: - full-time position - salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 + full benefits - benefits include medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 15 vacation days - https://lnkd.in/gKps62eK About Education at ACHD: We are fostering an empowered and engaged African Diaspora youth community. We facilitate student-led programs that provide experiential, place-based education rooted in culturally relevant practices that develop their skills holistically. Our programming prioritizes Outdoor Education, STEAM, SEL, and family engagement. African Community Housing and Development does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Questions? Reach out via email to info@achdo.org!

ACHD is #hiring a Donor Relations Coordinator! This position is for you if you’re passionate about fostering philanthropic connections, planning dynamic events, and developing strategy. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced and multicultural environment, is highly organized, and is a proactive self-starter. The Details:  - full-time position  - salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 + full benefits  - benefits include medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 15 vacation days    About #Fundraising at ACHD:  Our fundraising team embodies a commitment to equity and cultural relevance. We cultivate a positive donor experience while upholding our values of dignity and respect for African Diaspora communities. ACHD is a rapidly expanding organization with impressive goals, and we are proud to practice community-centric fundraising while fostering connections between our donors and the organization.    African Community Housing and Development does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.    Questions? Reach out via email to info@achdo.org! Apply: https://lnkd.in/gMM54q6x

👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽 Hey! Did you know August is Black Business Month? We voted for our elected officials earlier this month, and now it’s time to vote with our dollars and support Black-owned businesses. Supporting Black-owned businesses is essential to the development of our diverse communities. We are excited that more Black entrepreneurs are opening small businesses nationwide – according to the most recent census, Black businesses support 3.6 MILLION jobs and create hundreds of BILLIONS in annual revenue. Despite this, only 1% of Black business owners obtain a business loan in their first year, forcing folks to rely on cash and support from family and friends. #themoreyouknow 🌈😎 ✅ Looking for an easy way to support? Join us at the Delridge and SeaTac Farmers Markets! *Delridge is open every Saturday, from 10am – 2pm, and *SeaTac’s next pop-up is Wednesday, September 4th, from 3pm – 7pm. ✅ Interested in even more Black-owned businesses? Visit Seattle Good Business Network’s directory of Black-Owned Businesses at seattlegood.org. ✅ Are you a member of the African Diaspora community and want to start a small business? Do you already have a small business but are looking for some support? Reach out to our Small Business Program Manager at abokor@achdo.org 📸 Images/Graphics: 1) Small business program workshop held at ACHD’s SeaTac offices. 2) Did you know graphic: Black businesses support 3.6 MILLION jobs and create hundreds of BILLIONS in annual revenue 3) Danitra, owner of @queensugarbakingcompany, at the Delridge Farmers Market. 4) Did you know graphic: Only 1% of Black business owners obtain a business loan in their first year 5) Small business owner at the Mall of Africa in SeaTac on International Blvd.

Last Thursday we were thrilled to showcase seven affordable housing projects at our 1st Annual Summer Social and Showcase! One such project is the African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) & Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County Affordable Homeownership Pilot Project: focused on homeownership rooted in community. Check out this inspiring project, and more, on our digital project showcase: https://lnkd.in/gsrAuhAc

EDIT 9/10 - This position is CLOSED! Thanks all for applying! Do you want to create exciting content that highlights a culturally specific nonprofit? Join ACHD's team as our Multimedia Designer! We're looking for someone who leans into creativity and utilizes their technical expertise to effectively communicate our mission across various platforms. The Details: - full-time position - salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 + full benefits - benefits include medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 15 vacation days About Communications at ACHD: Our communications team embodies a commitment to equity and cultural relevance. We highlight, amplify, and uplift the African Diaspora community. ACHD is a rapidly expanding organization with impressive goals, and we are proud to showcase our team's work while upholding brand consistency and integrity. African Community Housing and Development does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Questions? Reach out via email to info@achdo.org!

UPDATE Aug. 7 - This position is now CLOSED! Thank you all for sharing and applying :) ACHD's Community Development department is expanding! Do you want to create equitable, affordable housing and mixed-use development? We're seeking a candidate with experience in real estate development, financial analysis, and proformas. The Details: - full-time position - salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 + full benefits - benefits include medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 15 vacation days About Community Development at ACHD: In collaboration with our community, we are breaking down barriers to success. We aim to make a Puget Sound area where the African Diaspora community can prosper: our projects center on culture, togetherness, generational success, and access to homeownership. African Community Housing and Development does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Questions? Reach out via email to info@achdo.org!

ACHD's SeaTac Farmers Market opening day was featured in The Seattle Times! We're so grateful for the overwhelming support of our farmers market expansion. 💙 Why is it important that we have a holistic community farmers market in SeaTac? "Officials with African Community Housing & Development, which is based in SeaTac, said the market serves not only one of the region’s most diverse communities, but also an area with intense need. In the census tract where the market is located, nearly a quarter of people live in poverty, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. At least a third of the population lives more than a mile away from the nearest large grocery store or supermarket. Many visitors are East African, Southeast Asian or Latino residents who have few healthy, affordable food choices nearby, officials said." https://lnkd.in/gQaxpKbE

🌶 This Wednesday, we celebrated the inaugural opening day of ACHD's SeaTac Farmers Market! ACHD is so grateful to our community, staff, and friends at Matt Griffin YMCA and the City of SeaTac for all the support and spirit it took to put on such a beautiful event. Expanding our holistic community market model into SeaTac allows us to continue our work expanding access to locally sourced and healthy foods while fostering a spirit of abundance in the community. We encourage everyone to join us for the rest of the farmers market season, the first Wednesday of the month in SeaTac (through Nov.) and every Saturday (through Oct.) in Delridge. To keep up to date with market happenings and see which vendors will be joining us each day, follow @delridgefarmersmarket on Instagram and Facebook! -- About the ACHD's SeaTac Farmers Market: The inaugural season will operate monthly from 3pm to 7pm (July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, & Nov. 6) at the Matt Griffin YMCA. Building on the immense success of the Delridge Farmers Market, the SeaTac Farmers Market fosters a vibrant space that supports BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) business owners and ensures access to healthy, fresh food for the SeaTac community. The market features a diverse line-up of vendors offering locally sourced produce, flowers, prepared food from global chefs, artisanal goods, and more. ACHD is committed to addressing food insecurity and promoting health equity. Our market model provides free produce bags, will accept SNAP/EBT, and doubles the purchasing power of SNAP users with SNAP Market Match. Additionally, every child attending the market receives a $5 Kid Bucks voucher to spend on nutritious food. In alignment with our slogan, “center culture and cultivate community,” the market also provides free health and wellness resources such as diapers, personal care products, home cleaning products, and more. Reach out to info@achdo.org for more info!

🥳 Last week, ACHD Vice President Bilan Aden was invited to speak at Children & Nature Network’s annual conference. Children & Nature Network supports a global movement of leaders working to turn the trend of an indoor childhood back out to the benefits of nature. This year’s conference, “Nature Everywhere,” brought together thought leaders across all sectors of influence. Bilan’s TED-style talk, “Cultivating Innovators: Outdoor Education Rooted in the African Diaspora Experience,” highlighted the many intersections that lead to a lack of representation of the Black community in outdoor recreation, the natural sciences, and outdoor education. In line with her “growth mindset” perspective, Bilan shared how ACHD’s outdoor programming tackles these problems head-on to promote a sense of belonging for the African Diaspora youth and families we serve. By combining culturally specific programming with access to holistic resources, all delivered by talented educators of color, we can cultivate a sense of safety and welcome families into nature. Bilan closed her talk by encouraging the educators in the room to bring this model of program to their communities and listen to the wisdom in storytelling to find nuggets of insight that inform culturally specific curricula. She shared the story of bringing her own daughter into nature; how incredible it was to see her develop a sense of safety and understanding of nature. ❤️ Here's an excerpt from her talk: “We wanted to determine why we weren’t seeing diversity in outdoor spaces. Black families reported being unsure of what to do outside and feeling uneasy in local parks. They shared that the outdoors evoke traumatic imagery – of being hunted as slaves or of being stuck in a refugee camp. Whether these images come from their own life experience or generations of storytelling, they are valid and real. The concept of spending time in nature is a distant luxury that doesn’t feel valuable when we look at the many realities that Black families face. The metaphorical walls are too high. The overwhelming sentiment? Outdoor spaces are ‘not for us’… One year ago, I brought my daughter, Simone, on one of ACHD’s family camping trips. Her bright toddler eyes scanned the landscape, seemingly awed by the greatness of just our small campground. I saw excitement and curiosity in her, not fear. I saw the older kids playing with her, unconsciously teaching her what they learned themselves. I saw parents and older siblings relaxed, breathing in fresh air and exhaling the heaviness of obligation – even if only for a moment. In these moments, nature and community are the instructors. In these moments, as my daughter so eloquently put it in her first-ever sentence: ‘I see tree.’”🌲