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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 City, State and Federal government agencies to help fund all initial capital development costs associated with project development. We are relying entirely on individuals like YOU, on foundations, and on corporations to help us fund program implementation and for ongoing operational support. We ask for your generous financial support to help sustain Edwin's Place. Edwin's Place will represent AAPCI's efforts to develop permanent, supportive housing for formerly homeless single 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 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 New York City 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. While AAPCI seeks capital development funding through government grants and corporate funding to cover initial exploratory and capital development efforts, we have to rely entirely on individuals and foundations to fund program implementation and for ongoing operational support.
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 the opportunity to support the development of Edwin’s Place and at the same time receive tangible recognition for their generosity. For donations of $150 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 $150, 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.
Those who wish to make a more significant contribution may contribute and purchase a $300 brick. For this generous donation, 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 20 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. These bricks will be part of the facility for generations to come.
Brick inscriptions are subject to approval by the African American Planning Commission.
If you don't know anyone who passed away from AIDS-related complications but you still wish to make a donation to show your support for those living with HIV/AIDS, please do so by making an online donation (in any amount you wish - $10 minimum donation suggested) or by mailing your donation to our corporate address.
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 Matthew Okebiyi at mokebiyi@aapci.org.
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