Ujamaa Place is a non-profit organization, it was launched in 2009 to fill a gap in social welfare programming and services for African-American men in the age group of between 17 and 28 years old in St. Paul, Minnesota.
determined that the program (Awali Place) would be part of a budget reduction since it was not closely aligned with their core mission.
Ujamaa Place received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in April 2010 and opened its doors at 1885 University Avenue in St. Paul in November 2010.
It helps men develop the skills it takes to be a successful individual, father, employee, and citizen.
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