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Testimonials
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"As an advocate for environmental and social justice, I find volunteer work with Uhuru Furniture deeply satisfying. I love knowing that the time and energy I commit to this local initiative contributes to African self-determination and empowerment around the globe. At once, I can help recycle housewares in Philadelphia and raise funds and enthusiasm for resolving education, health, and economic disparities worldwide."
- Jacqueline B., Philadelphia, PA
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"It doesn't get any better than to have Uhuru Pies on the table for Thanksgiving--they taste divine, they make a difference, and the price is right all at the same time. That's the true spirit of the holiday! Don't buy just one or you will regret it!!"
- Michelle P. and Andre K., Tampa, Fl
Wellness & Fitness
Good Health and Health Care are essential to the development of the African community!
The APEDF Wellness Program empowers the African community to improve individual and collective health, and combats diseases affecting the African community in disproportionate numbers.
Health is essential to life. Yet in the U.S., the world's richest country, African people suffer and die from an epidemic of curable diseases. This can in part be attributed to the lack of quality health services available, difficulty in obtaining healthy food, environmental pollution, and the lack of genuine economic development in our communities resulting in the serious ongoing stress of poverty. This has led to an actual decline in life expectancy for African men in particular -- unprecedented in modern times. read more >
Wellness & Fitness Programs
TyRon Lewis Gym
The All People's TyRon Lewis Community Gym is a popular, valuable asset to the community in St. Petersburg, Florida. The only nonprofit, African-owned gym of its kind, it provides everyone the opportunity to exercise in a friendly, supportive atmosphere, available on a sliding scale basis. read more >
Healthy Connections Newsletter
The free Healthy Connections newsletter is published monthly and distributed nationally. read more >
Health Fairs & Seminars
Free monthly health education seminars are held in the APEDF Wellness Center.
APEDF holds free annual health fairs in several cities with free health screenings and information, healthy food samples and recipes, and weight lifting exhibitions. read more >