African Immigrant Services (AIS)

y disadvantaged people and communities of color. As a proven leader in community engagement and organizing, AIS tirelessly seeks to shift the roles of people of color from the sidelines to the heart of community-driven solutions, co-creating new realities on issues that affect them, including structural problems and policies that perpetuate disparities. AIS believes that when we expand the space for engagement and increase opportunities for leadership, those most affected by a wide range of problems will discover their own solutions and make change. AIS envisions healthy, inclusive, and prosperous communities where opportunities are shared equitably. To achieve its mission, AIS employs five core strategies:

• Community Engagement & Organizing
• Leadership Training & Development
• Economic Self-Sufficiency Initiatives
• Digital Inclusion
• Supportive Services