Ujamaa Place Selected as Grantee Partner of NBA Foundation
Saint Paul, Minnesota, August 1, 2024 – Ujamaa Place has been selected to receive a grant from the NBA Foundation to further economic opportunity…
Holistic
Transformation
for Young
African-
American Men
Ujamaa Place is a Safe Space providing holistic, culturally responsive transformation for young African-American men experiencing inequity at the intersection of race/ethnicity and poverty. Ujamaa Place opened its doors in 2010 with the mission of helping participants achieve brotherhood, stability, and personal success.
Through the Ujamaa Place experience and its evidence-based Theory of TransformationTM, staff and partners strive to help participants achieve numerous ultimate outcomes. Those include stable housing, increased educational attainment, career acquisition and retention, family connection, eliminating contact with the Criminal Justice System system and Addressing Emotional and Social Traumas
Through the Ujamaa Place experience, participants are empowered to be change agents in their communities. Contact us to make a change in your life or the life of a loved one today!
THEORY OF
TRANSFORMATION
Our Accomplishments
1
Men to Receive Education or Job Training Activities in 2022
1
Ujamaa Men Served
1
Local Minnesota Partners
1%
Ujamaa Men Rate of Recidivism, Compared to 35% in Minnesota
BULLETIN BOARD
FEATURED EVENTS
TESTIMONIALS
Ujamaa Place is a safe haven for me and others. It is a place that I can gain more opportunities and meet more people who face the same life struggles.
Ujamaa Place is home to me. Ujamaa is a place where you can do many things that help you in life, including getting your GED, Drivers License or a job. In my opinion Ujamaa Place is a great place for men to get their lives together.
Since May 5th, 2023, I have come so far from where I was months or even weeks ago. From the Ujamaa Place Staff to my Ujamaa Brothers, they have helped me through times I wanted to give up and do what I know best. They helped me with one on ones, to group talks with certain issues in my life. The talks have given me a better vision of how I want to carry myself.
I have gone back to school, and I am in class every Tuesday and Wednesday days, studying and working hard to get my GED. I appreciate Ujamaa Place for having the Education Program. I also appreciate the Housing Program, that preps you for moving up and out into your own apartment. Ujamaa Place has also helped me through my rough journey and they have been understanding and helpful with setbacks. I appreciate Ujamaa Place for seeing the progress that I have made and the effort that I have put in. I appreciate the Awards and the man of the month Award. Ujamaa Place has become a big part of my journey and my life. I think more, young brothers should come to Ujamaa Place, use and work the sources Ujamaa Place has to offer.
I came to Ujamaa Place in 2020, around the time when the George Floyd incident happened. I came to Minnesota to be with my father, but things didn’t turn out that way. Ujamaa Place helped me find an identity as a strong, positive Black Man and not just some criminal in the streets. My relationship with the coaches and camaraderie with the brothers here gave me a sense of family that was missing in my life. The programs, classes, work assignments, and events helped me figure out my career path and how I want to affect the world. Last, but not least, the housing, employment opportunities, and support helped me build myself as a man.
Thank You, Ujamaa Place
CONNECT WITH US
Good morning, today we invite you to donate to Ujamaa Place in celebration of Give to the Max Day!
We will be accepting donations up to the end of day Thursday Nov 21st.
Thank you for your support! 💚
Link below ⬇️
...https://www.givemn.org/organization/Ujamaa-Place
Funeral Services for Chris Crutchfield will be held on November 16, 2024, at 1 PM at the North End Event Center at 1265 Snelling Ave. N. in Saint Paul.
Ujamaa Place is saddened to share that our CEO Christopher “Chris” Crutchfield passed away on Monday, November 4th.
Crutchfield was in his second year of leading the St. Paul-based nonprofit, a vital organization dedicated to empowering and supporting young Black men facing systemic ...barriers and challenges.
His leadership at Ujamaa Place brought renewed focus and energy to its mission, inspiring participants and staff alike with his vision for change and commitment to social justice.
A respected and compassionate leader, Crutchfield’s efforts centered around community healing, personal growth, and the transformation of lives. He was known for his empathy, integrity, and unwavering belief in the potential of each Ujamaa participant to create a meaningful future.
His loss is deeply felt by the Ujamaa Place community and all who benefited from his dedicated service. Further information on funeral services will be shared as details become available.
Thx to MN DNR 🌲 for sharing their expertise and resources with us on fishing! 🎣🎥 @AllanKingdom
Take a walk with Coach Keeth through the Selby Ave Jazz Fest! 🎷 🎥 @AllanKingdom
More pictures from our annual Ujamaa Place breakfast last week!
📸 Roosevelt Mansfield
