On its fifth anniversary, local nonprofit Umoja Village held a drop in on Thursday. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the resource center and connect with the Umoja Village board.
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A new event is coming to the CSRA that’s putting a spotlight on an often-overlooked group — widows, widowers, and those dealing with deep loss. It’s called ‘Under His Wings’, and it’s more than just a brunch.
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It’s the second day of February and that means the second day of black history month and local celebrations are in full swing. Aiken residents gathered at the Lessie B. Price Senior and Youth Center, all dressed in their Sunday best. Put on by Umoja Village, the non-profit organization is dedicated to uniting Black and African American organizations, clubs, businesses, churches, and individuals in Aiken.
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Watch our Co-Founder and CEO Donna Moore Wesby speak with Morning Mix about Umoja Village on WRDW-TV.
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An Aiken nonprofit continues to recognize Black men and women making a positive contribution to the city, Aiken County or the surrounding area. Umoja Village recently began selling its 2025 "Umoja Village Celebrates Black Excellence" wall calendar. The 2025 calendar is the group's third, and will highlight the unsung heroes of the Aiken community, according to a news release.
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Saturday may have been the 16th year that ShoutFest has gone down, but it was only the second time that Aiken nonprofit Umoja Village has hosted it. ShoutFest is the CSRA’s largest gospel festival and previously was put on by a local gospel radio station before that station was sold last year. At which point, Umoja Village took it up and rolled it into its Unity Weekend-an extended weekend centered on unity and inclusion across all cultures.
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For the second year, Umoja Village will hold its Unity Weekend. This year's Unity Weekend will be Oct. 18-21, and will feature a lecture on racial harmony, ShoutFest UnityFest and a golf tournament. The kickoff event, One Love, One Heart For Reconciliation, will kick-off Unity Weekend at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in the auditorium of the Emanuel-McClain Women and Children's Health Center.
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“Shout out to Pastor Karlton L. Howard and KD Mcclak for such wonderful hospitality. If you missed this morning's broadcast, the rebroadcast airs tonight 10 p.m. on MeTV. To God be the glory!” -Donna Moore Wesby
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SALLEY, S.C. (WJBF) — Juneteenth celebrations are continuing in Aiken. The non-profit Umoja Village is partnering with Eudora Wildlife Safari Park. Umoja Village is marking Juneteenth alongside its fourth anniversary. “What I wanted to do was to have a celebration of life, celebration of culture, and of the environment,” Umoja Village co-founder Donna Wesby said. “We’ve been able to bring together about 132 full busloads as well as cars.”
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Umoja Village received $1,000 to help fund Project Bounce Back, which identifies and assists people who need a second chance, specifically those who are facing homelessness.
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Some local organizations have received a helping hand from Aiken's Umoja Village. Umoja Village recently awarded a total of $30,000 to 10 community organizations. Co-founder Donna Wesby said the selected projects represent initiatives providing empowerment to underrepresented and underserved Aiken County communities. “Umoja Village is pleased to announce recipients of its 2024 Round 1 Umoja Village Funding Allocation grants, which total $30,000.00 -- bringing the grand total of over $65,000.00 since beginning the funding process in 2021.” -Donna Moore Wesby
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Donna Moore Wesby said if it weren’t for God, she wouldn’t be living out her purpose in serving the community. “I truly believe the reason that God allowed me is to do exactly what I am doing at this very moment,” she said as tears fell down her face.
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