OUR PROGRAMS
Project Motherland
This project realizes the dream of developing partnerships, strategies, support, and self-help initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Read more here.
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Financial Literacy Workshop
Beginning in May 2026, AALR is partnering with CLIMB USA to provide a novice investing program designed for youth, adults, and families. The Stock Market Experience is an 8-week, hands-on, team-based simulation that teaches investing fundamentals, portfolio strategy, and wealth-building skills. The good news is that no experience is required.
The goal of this program is to demystify investing, build confidence and equip participants to be future investors.
Young Professionals Board
Early career professionals, recent graduates, and community advocates who would like to contribute their skills and leadership to strengthen the impact of AALR are invited to join our Young Professional Board. We are looking for individuals to make a difference and who have experience working in or alongside communities of color. If interested, please sign up here.
UBUNTU House
Creating a restorative retreat space where people can gather to experience healing from racial trauma.
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YAMC
Our Youth Art, Music, and Culture (YAMC) is a program for students (and their parents/guardians) to expand their view of the world through the arts and music.
College Seniors Program
​A career readiness initiative to support college seniors.
HEAL Well
Partnering with United Methodist volunteers to support the Austin Garden Collective during the summer (May-August). Volunteers support 25 gardens in Austin community of Chicago. HEAL Well also provide stipends to students who help plant and maintain trees.
