African American Leadership Initiative (AALI)

For more information, or to get involved, please contact Debbie Ann Anderson, Vice President of Community Resources, via e-mail or call 908 353-7171 ext. 106.

A network of dedicated African-American leaders who marshal their resources to address the most pressing issues in the African-American community. AALI’s mission is to mobilize the caring power of the African-American community to improve African-American lives in Union County.

United Way of Greater Union County's African American Leadership Initiative will celebrate and continue in the tradition of making a mark on the world. Please click here for more information about our annual cocktail reception that took place on February 26, 2010.

AALI's GOALS

1. Encourage greater African-American participation in community and civic affairs
2. Increase awareness of local African-American leaders and opportunities to better serve the community through
   networking events
3. Improve police relations within the community
4. Address educational challenges facing African Americans
5. Provide new parent training opportunities, focusing on young parents
6. Promote the availability/access of Geriatric services