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Then
they also will answer Him saying, "Lord, when did we see
You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison,
and did not minister to You? Then He will answer them saying,
"Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to
one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me . . . Matthew
25:45-46
When
I founded the African American Planning
Commission (AAPCI) Inc., in 1996, I never imagined
that we would have a tremendous impact upon the lives of so many
people nor that so many individuals and families, near and far,
would seek our services. My five-year plan at the time seemed
very modest. My vision was twofold. Create a small nonprofit organization
whose mission would be to develop and operate a transitional housing
and economic development program aimed at moving families out
of poverty and homelessness into permanent housing and economic
independence. The other half of my vision was to play a role in
community development on the continent of Africa, especially in
the land of my birth, Nigeria, located along the coastline of
West Africa. It's hard to believe how quickly the years have rolled
by.
Today,
the five-year plan has turned into an odyssey filled with one
or two valleys, some plateaus, and many mountains. The modest
vision has surpassed all our expectations. We are very happy to
present to you the realization of what has taken tireless efforts,
hard work and the dedication of many outstanding individuals to
bring to fruition. We proudly welcome you to the African American
Planning Commission online and to our official home on the world
wide web.
Click
here to make
a tax-deductible donation to AAPCI
On
behalf of those who rely upon our services, we thank you for your
generosity.
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