Family/Community

Together, all succeed

Personal growth is not possible by one individual alone. The most significant gains always come through the help of a community. Alliances with area organizations like those below allow Ujamaa Place to help Ujamaa Men navigate the systemic roadblocks in the way of achieving their hopes and dreams.

This St. Paul-based school of law provides a legal clinic to assist the Ujamaa Men with legal matters.

The King Center provides training on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s nonviolence methodology and education to Ujamaa Men and coaches to drive transformational outcomes and reshape culture.

Fighting homelessness, addiction and poverty in the Twin Cities since 1902, Union Gospel Mission welcomes all guests with kindness, compassion and dignity.

PPL builds and manages safe, quality, affordable housing.

Founded as a response to racial and economic injustices, CommonBond Communities has provided homes and support for over 50 years.

Catholic Charities Twin Cities offers overnight emergency shelter and social services in collaboration with Ramsey County.

Ramsey County Transformative Community Initiatives - Ramsey County leadership has numerous programs to assist men ages 18-30 to exit the criminal justice system and re-enter society.

This partnership between the City of Saint Paul, HousingLink, and Ujamaa Place seeks to successfully house residents returning to the community from incarceration.

The mission of the Wilder Foundation is to promote the social welfare of persons in the greater Saint Paul metropolitan area. The organization is a research partner on homelessness and Theory of Transformation™ evaluation.

Founded in 1913, the Saint Paul branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People serves all individuals experiencing discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, disability or culture.

The African American Leadership Forum seeks to end racial injustice in Minnesota through data science research, discourse-driven gatherings, design innovation and strategic community engagement.

This nonprofit social service agency has provided valuable services to underserved communities in the Twin Cities since 1929.