THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INITIATIVE
We support & strengthen African-American, other minority, and under-served citizens by encouraging service, involvement & philanthropy in the Greater High Point community
The African-American Initiative (AAI) of the United Way of Greater High Point is a group of citizens with a connection to Greater High Point that are working to provide and support opportunities that engage and promote growth and development in Greater High Point’s African-American, other minority, and under-served communities. Membership in AAI is free and open to anyone who supports AAI’s mission.
AAI Goals
- To provide opportunities for African American citizens to be engaged with the United Way of Greater High Point and its partner and affiliated agencies
- To identify issues of importance to Greater High Point’s African-American community
- To support activities that promote the mission of AAI
- To continually highlight the importance of community involvement and philanthropy in the African-American community
AAI Programs
Project Board Development
PBD is a leadership development program designed to identify, recruit and train a diverse group of candidates for referral to serve on committees and governing boards of area health and human service organizations. Classes are held in the Spring and Fall. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, classes are currently being held virtually.
Spring Virtual Classes
Tuesdays March 7 - April 25
6:00-8:00 PM
Application fee: $30.00
Applications due by March 3, 2023
Click here to download the Spring 2023 PBD Application
To join please contact Latoya Bullock at latoya.bullock@unitedwayhp.org or call at 336-883-4127.
AAI Forums
The AAI Crucial Conversations are designed to cover pressing conversations that are impacting the Greater High Point Community. The conversations allow for community members to express their thoughts as well as ask questions about pressing topics while gaining information from professionals who have knowledge and expertise in those areas.
Forum Schedule
TBA
For more information, check out our Facebook or
contact Latoya Bullock at latoya.bullock@unitedwayhp.org.
Thank You to Our
AAI Steering Committee!
Janet-Riley Wright- Chair
Charrisse Franklin- Secretary
Terrence Thomas
Myra Williams
Antoine Dalton
Dell McCormick
Mary Lou Blakeney
Carlvena Foster
Joe Barnes- Staff
Latoya Bullock- Staff
High Points in High Point’s history with Adrienne Jones and Chiquita Tillman McAllister discuss the contributions of their fathers, Dr. Julius Jones and Dr. Otis Tillman, to the Greater High Point community. Featuring host Natalie Wilson. Come celebrate Black History and Women’s History with the African American Initiative of United Way of Greater High Point.
For those who missed the live virtual event of our UWGHP/AAi Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th, you can still benefit from the discussion with this recording.
Listen as experts help dispel the myths and give the facts surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines.
A special thank you to Natalie Wilson of FOX8 for moderating this special event.
More Ways To Get Involved?
Join us for any AAI event prior to becoming a member.
Mix & Mingles: These are free networking events that provide a relaxed forum for professionals to learn about what’s happening in the community and how they can get involved.
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Attend Monthly Meetings: 3rd Friday of each month @ 9:30 am
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Join the E-Mail List
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Join a Committee
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Support an AAI Event
For more information, contact:
Latoya Bullock, (336) 899-0879,
latoya.bullock@unitedwayhp.org
Joe Barnes, (336) 883-1077,