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The African American Planning Commission (AAPCI) Inc., is committed to developing Edwin's Place. To accomplish this, we are soliciting funds from government agencies for program implementation and for ongoing operational support; however we are relying entirely on individuals like YOU, on foundations and on corporations to fund all initial capital development costs associated with project development. We ask for your generous financial support to help build Edwin's Place. Edwin's Place will represent AAPCI's efforts to develop permanent, supportive housing for formerly homeless single elderly adults, elderly couples, and families with dependent children living with HIV/AIDS.
The goal of Edwin's Place is to meet the immediate and long term needs of single elderly adults, elderly couples, and families living with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, Edwin's Place seeks to facilitate independence, dignity and well-being through a complement of safe, affordable housing and day-to-day supportive services provided to tenants. All tenants MUST be capable of independent living and may not require 24 hour round-the-clock, on-site medical intervention.
Edwin's Place will be a unique and innovative program. Innovative because services will be voluntary and available to all tenants, regardless of race, culture, religion, ethnic background or sexual preference. Unique because the residence will be one of the very few facilities in NYC that targets the elderly as well as individual family members living with HIV/AIDS as a "unit." Most permanent supportive residences for the elderly and for families living with HIV/AIDS are unable to successfully address the special needs of an aging population infected with the virus including addressing the special needs of an infected adult head of household while addressing the immediate and long-term needs of that person's spouse and/or child(ren). Seniors in these situations are often isolated and left to fend for themselves. Children in these situations are oftentimes separated from their parents and placed in foster care. At Edwin's Place, social workers will address the needs of seniors and families as a "unit.
AAPCI needs your help to make Edwin’s Place a reality. We receive some government grants and corporate funding for program implementation and ongoing operational support, however we rely entirely on individuals and foundations to fund all exploratory and initial capital development efforts for new buildings.
To purchase a brick online, click here.
Purchase a brick with your personalized inscription and help develop Edwin’s Place
AAPCI would like to offer donors an opportunity to support the development of Edwin’s Place and at the same time receive tangible recognition for their generosity. For donations of $100 or more, you can leave a lasting impression by purchasing a personalized brick, which will be installed in the facility’s entry pathway. You may choose to have your name engraved in the brick, have it inscribed in memory of a loved one or relative or use it as an opportunity to leave a personalized message. Most importantly, your gift provides you with the opportunity to leave a lasting impression at Edwin’s Place.
Two brick sizes are available
For a gift of $500, a 4” x 8” engraved brick will be installed in the facility’s entry pathway with your personalized message. Each 4” x 8” brick can be engraved with up to three lines of lettering with a maximum of 13 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation.
For a gift of $1500, an 8” x 8” engraved brick will be installed in the facility’s entry pathway with your personalized message. Each 8” x 8” brick can be engraved with up to five lines of lettering with a maximum of 13 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation.
Get one as a memento to keep for yourself or to give as a gift
You can purchase a duplicate brick at half price to keep as a special memento for your home or office or to give as a gift to a friend or relative.
To purchase a brick by sending us a check, please click here to download, print and complete our Donation By Mail Form (PDF link of the order form). You will need the free Acrobat Reader to view this document, if you do not already have it. Mail your check to:
African American Planning Commission
Development Dept.
P.O. Box 330-707
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Contributions to the African American Planning Commission, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes. You will receive a receipt for your contribution in the mail.
If you have any questions or have special instructions, contact Mathew Okebiyi at mokebiyi@aapci.org.
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