Africare | Introduction
Introduction
Africare House
440 R Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001-1935
U.S.A.
Telephone: (202) 462-3614
Fax: (202) 387-1034
Web site: http://www.africare.org
Nonprofit Company
Founded: 1970
Employees: 60
Operating Revenues: $39.7 million (2002)
NAIC: 624110 Child and Youth Services; 624229 Other Community Housing Services; 624210 Community Food Services; 624221 Temporary Shelters; 624230 Emergency and Other Relief Services; 813212 Voluntary Health Organizations; 813311 Human Rights Organizations; 81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
While many Americans may not have heard of Africare, it is the oldest and largest African American service organization in the United States. Africare ministers specifically to Africa and its peoples, and has done so quietly and effectively for over three decades. Since its formation in 1970, Africare has delivered almost $400 million in aid to nations both within and around Africa, spearheading HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment, building communities, and providing emergency aid in times of need. Many well-known names in American business and government have been involved with Africare, while its board of directors past and present is a veritable Who's Who list of prominent African Americans.