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IMPROVING THE LIVES OF BLACK PEOPLE THROUGH
AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF BLACK PEOPLE THROUGH
AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION
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Thank you for visiting the site for the Association of African American Single Mothers. This organization exists to educate, empower and encourage
African Americans and to end the stereotypes and perceptions of Black People in America. African American's have played a vital part in making
America the wealthy nation it is today. The study of Black History has been lost and we hope to revitalize its significance.
The goal of the AAASM is to help single mothers living in poverty. As we do that, we help people everywhere. All of our services are made available
to all people regardless of race or religion. Poverty has no racial preference, it affects all people and as such, we reach out to all people.
Your comments and concerns are very important to us. Feel free to send your comments to Director, Stacey F. Johnson at director@aaasm.org.
African Americans and to end the stereotypes and perceptions of Black People in America. African American's have played a vital part in making
America the wealthy nation it is today. The study of Black History has been lost and we hope to revitalize its significance.
The goal of the AAASM is to help single mothers living in poverty. As we do that, we help people everywhere. All of our services are made available
to all people regardless of race or religion. Poverty has no racial preference, it affects all people and as such, we reach out to all people.
Your comments and concerns are very important to us. Feel free to send your comments to Director, Stacey F. Johnson at director@aaasm.org.
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Communities of Hope is a community economic development program that provides an adaptable, innovative approach to the
reduction of poverty in low and moderate-income communities. It is our goal to see Communities of Hope as the Nations leading
exemplary practices program in the elimination of poverty across America. 90% of all single parent homes headed by women live
in poverty so it is very important that we do our best to improve low income communities.
We focus on eliminating the causes and effects of poverty in the twenty states experiencing the highest levels of poverty.
Community partnerships with residents, business, and Government offices on State and Federal levels are vital in the success of
the program. The program will mandate that residents of each community be given an opportunity to play a part in the development
of their community program. Various committees will work in concert to determine which factors of poverty are having the greatest
effect on each community. That information will be used to create and then disseminate strategies for community economic
development that work best for each community and its unique set of circumstances. Access to program research, strategies,
partners and results will be made available for distribution on a national level.
Faced with conditions of poverty, individuals are unable to live their lives in the manner that they choose. These conditions include
low incomes, low levels of education, lack of access to information, lack of political power, and lack of health care. Living in poverty
almost always leads to unequal social status, social exclusion, dependency, and diminished capacity to participate and to develop
meaningful connections with other people in society. In the United States in 2006, the poverty rate for minors was the highest in the
industrialized world with 21.9% of all minors and 30% of African American minors living below the poverty threshold. Today, the
numbers are even higher.
reduction of poverty in low and moderate-income communities. It is our goal to see Communities of Hope as the Nations leading
exemplary practices program in the elimination of poverty across America. 90% of all single parent homes headed by women live
in poverty so it is very important that we do our best to improve low income communities.
We focus on eliminating the causes and effects of poverty in the twenty states experiencing the highest levels of poverty.
Community partnerships with residents, business, and Government offices on State and Federal levels are vital in the success of
the program. The program will mandate that residents of each community be given an opportunity to play a part in the development
of their community program. Various committees will work in concert to determine which factors of poverty are having the greatest
effect on each community. That information will be used to create and then disseminate strategies for community economic
development that work best for each community and its unique set of circumstances. Access to program research, strategies,
partners and results will be made available for distribution on a national level.
Faced with conditions of poverty, individuals are unable to live their lives in the manner that they choose. These conditions include
low incomes, low levels of education, lack of access to information, lack of political power, and lack of health care. Living in poverty
almost always leads to unequal social status, social exclusion, dependency, and diminished capacity to participate and to develop
meaningful connections with other people in society. In the United States in 2006, the poverty rate for minors was the highest in the
industrialized world with 21.9% of all minors and 30% of African American minors living below the poverty threshold. Today, the
numbers are even higher.
The Boys to Men Training for Self
Employment Program
We did it! We got it! We are so blessed
to partner with a General Contractor in
the Northern California Bay Area who will
run our program and teach our boys
many valuable skills.
They will learn every trade out there, from
painting to roofing and everything in
between. Our boys will be giving an
opportunity to travel with the contractors
as they learn the trade. The boys will be
required to study hard and are tested on
every aspect of the trade.
If you are interested in being a volunteer
contractor or knows a young male who
would like to enter the program, email the
Director at director@aaasm.org.
Gabriel Williams, pictured below, is our
first recruit and we are very proud of his
determination and we look forward to
working with him.
As a young man, Gabriel made a few
mistakes but soon found them impossible
to recover from. No employer would give
him above a minimum wage job despite
his management skills. This is when
Gabriel took matters into his own hands.
He was able to purchase a truck and
purchased a reflective vest and began
going through trash and began making
$100 per day recycling. When our
Director met him on a morning walk as he
was working, she asked him if it was he
who came up with his idea and he said,
"Yes, Ms. Stacey because this is the
only job THEY will let us have". The
rest will be HISTORY!
Employment Program
We did it! We got it! We are so blessed
to partner with a General Contractor in
the Northern California Bay Area who will
run our program and teach our boys
many valuable skills.
They will learn every trade out there, from
painting to roofing and everything in
between. Our boys will be giving an
opportunity to travel with the contractors
as they learn the trade. The boys will be
required to study hard and are tested on
every aspect of the trade.
If you are interested in being a volunteer
contractor or knows a young male who
would like to enter the program, email the
Director at director@aaasm.org.
Gabriel Williams, pictured below, is our
first recruit and we are very proud of his
determination and we look forward to
working with him.
As a young man, Gabriel made a few
mistakes but soon found them impossible
to recover from. No employer would give
him above a minimum wage job despite
his management skills. This is when
Gabriel took matters into his own hands.
He was able to purchase a truck and
purchased a reflective vest and began
going through trash and began making
$100 per day recycling. When our
Director met him on a morning walk as he
was working, she asked him if it was he
who came up with his idea and he said,
"Yes, Ms. Stacey because this is the
only job THEY will let us have". The
rest will be HISTORY!
| AAASM NEWS |
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| Join the AAASM The Physical Healthy Eating Fighting Childhood Obesity Having trouble getting fresh produce? Emergency Food Needs AIDS and the Black Community Protect Yourself and Your Family The Emotional Parenting Tips - Discipline Fighting Stress Domestic Violence Spiritual The rod of correction gives wisdom, but the boy left to his whims disgraces his mother. Proverbs 29:15 The Financial Financial Aid for Moms Child Support Budgeting/Ways to Save Money Ways to make extra income Meeting basic needs |
| Future Leaders Ethics for Kids Nominate a "FL Superstar" The importance of doing Good! Join the "AAASM Performing Arts Experience" Black History Project Inventor of the Month How well do you know your History? The Boys to Men Project - Boys Join today! AAASM Math Camp This week in Math - Order of Operations Nominate a Math Pro Boys Grade K - 3 - Join the NATOMAS MONSTERS FOOTBALL |
| Good Mother Services Flier/Form Fax form to 866-287-6719 GOT FOOD? We can Help! AAASM Community Farmers Market What is good Nutrition? Bring our Market to your street Volunteer for the Association Become a Communities of Hope Corporate Partner Join a Communities of Hope resident committee Need a website? Let the AAASM design and maintain one for you for a low cost. Something to think about! Our thought for this week: "If a king is zealous for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever." Proverbs 29:14 |
| Join Me ! The Diary Sundays @ 3pm www.blogtalkradio.com/aaasm_diary. See what's up for Sunday Peace, Unity & The Reconstruction of Black Society This 4th of July Sunday * Russian Spy's in Our Country? NAAP and their backing of the legalization of Marijuana Chicago's 30 year ban on handguns lifted and why NOW? How BP continues to ruin lives and our Government continues to watch The Boys to Men Training for Self Employment Program We are breaking the cycle of destruction that seems to encompass our Black males while Blacks in positions of Power sit and do nothing. Join in the powerful discussion that will take place on this issue The constant disrespect of Blacks by Hispanics and what Blacks can do to make this a non-issue So much to say today and as always we will have all our special Music! Join in the convo! Read the AAASM Blog |
| Volunteer and get a GREAT JOB! |
As many know, I was fired from my job with Fireman’s Fund Insurance
Company after a three year fight of refusing to be treated like a Nigga….Just
to put it plainly. As a professional claims adjuster for the past 10 years, I
simply had enough of pompous Blacks and racists Whites. I welcomed being
fired then as I still do today although my personal finances were cut in half.
$25,000 of which went to support this nonprofit last year, $25,000 that I did not
have to support the nonprofit this year. I knew it was coming; it had to happen
especially when I vowed to be the spokesman for my co-workers once the
Employee Free Choice Act passed. But more than that, I had to do it for my
kids to let them know to follow your heart, mind and the path God has asked
you to go. Man does not supply our needs, God does! Needless to say the
nonprofit has suffered but only temporarily and things should be back to
normal in the next 30 days. Thank you for your continued support and don’t
forget to listen to my crazy self each Sunday!
Required Reading for ALL Americans:
"Brainwashed" by Tom Burrell. This book looks at the issue of Black
Inferiority, our apathy towards it and how that needs to change!
"The Big Short" by Michael Lewis. This book examines the financial
meltdown in America and how investors knew it was coming and hurried to
profit from it before the bubble burst! Did you know the equity in your home
and your 401K was the DUMB MONEY they used to bring us all down?
Company after a three year fight of refusing to be treated like a Nigga….Just
to put it plainly. As a professional claims adjuster for the past 10 years, I
simply had enough of pompous Blacks and racists Whites. I welcomed being
fired then as I still do today although my personal finances were cut in half.
$25,000 of which went to support this nonprofit last year, $25,000 that I did not
have to support the nonprofit this year. I knew it was coming; it had to happen
especially when I vowed to be the spokesman for my co-workers once the
Employee Free Choice Act passed. But more than that, I had to do it for my
kids to let them know to follow your heart, mind and the path God has asked
you to go. Man does not supply our needs, God does! Needless to say the
nonprofit has suffered but only temporarily and things should be back to
normal in the next 30 days. Thank you for your continued support and don’t
forget to listen to my crazy self each Sunday!
Required Reading for ALL Americans:
"Brainwashed" by Tom Burrell. This book looks at the issue of Black
Inferiority, our apathy towards it and how that needs to change!
"The Big Short" by Michael Lewis. This book examines the financial
meltdown in America and how investors knew it was coming and hurried to
profit from it before the bubble burst! Did you know the equity in your home
and your 401K was the DUMB MONEY they used to bring us all down?
Show Theme:
Walking the Dog!
Hear ALL the songs we
have played on the show!!
Walking the Dog!
Hear ALL the songs we
have played on the show!!
| Eli & Grandma June 2010 |
