Who We Work With

We work actively in the community to assist fellow brothers and sisters gain information and access resources needed to advance their personal, professional, and family lives. Our work in the community thrives best on our knowledge of what is being discussed in our local government offices, and fellow community organizations. This is why we work with various groups to spread the word about African Women Council, and the work we do.

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Join African Women Council at
The Power Conference
August 30, 2012.

Montgomery County Department of
Community Partnerships

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African Women Council was an active participant in the formation of Montgomery County's first African Advisory Committee. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett proclaimed September to be African Heritage Month.

Maryland Governor's Commission on African Affairs

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African Women Council was invited to attend the Governor’s Commission on African Affairs in Howard County to present its findings of the ‘African Community Health Needs Assessment’. African Women Council’s assistance in this initiative provided the highest rate of response to the assessment.  The assessment is an initiative by the Governors commission to address health related issues in the Maryland African community, and make policy recommendations to Maryland Governor

Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity

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The Gilchrist Center has been an avid partner of AWC. By collaborating  and putting forth monthly seminars for African residents held n Wheaton, and Germantown both organizations continue to enhance the lives of individuals from various cultural backgrounds.