History

ssociated Black Charities is a not-for-profit federation of health and human service agencies. It was founded in 1982 to assist in the support, financially and otherwise, of organizations which promote the social welfare and health of the African American community of New York City and to advocate for the equitable distribution of the philanthropic dollars generated annually in New York City. Associated Black Charities' mission is to promote the delivery of quality health and human services to African Americans through a system of voluntary community-based organizations.

Associated Black Charities is a federation of 14 member agencies that deliver health and human services in the five boroughs of New York City. Services include basic needs such as meals for the elderly, shelter for the homeless, medical and mental health services, emergency food and shelter, protective care for children and families who are at risk, counseling for those who are troubled and rehabilitation for substance abusers. Member agencies also provide enrichment programs that include day care for children, senior care for the elderly, after school tutoring and leadership training for youth, career counseling for job seekers, youth employment and job training and other services that further the long-term development of the African American community.

Associated Black Charities provides support to its member agencies through financial assistance in the form of annual grants and through technical assistance to advance the development of their programs and the efficient management of their organizations. Since its inception, Associated Black Charities has provided over $5 million in grants to its member agencies.

Associated Black Charities' revenues come from fundraising activities, the major source being Associated Black Charities' trademark Black History Makers Awards Dinner in February of each year.

Associated Black Charities is governed by a Board of Directors, comprising corporate executives, professionals, educators and community leaders.