AVillage

"It takes a village..." Working to educate, enrich, & empower our communities Our values are respect, cooperation, responsibility, and self-improvement.

AVillage...Inc., is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the South End of Albany, NY. Since it was found in August 2009, AVillage members have been working hard to create new programs and hopes in the South End and beyond. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents of the South End and beyond, by reclaiming our neighborhoods, by encouraging, engaging, and em

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12/22/2023

Please pay your bills before splurging on the holidays!!! No judgements I just don’t want to see anyone in a bad space. Materials are not what matters it’s Family and the love of God who matter!! Blessing to you all.

Please Join me for a FREE Community Dinner this Saturday. All are welcome 🤗 Let’s celebrate Community 🥰

Co-Hosted By: Bridge Tha Gap Community Resource & Outreach & Peshy Kruger
Music 🎶 by: Adrianna Polk & KingVar DaSuperstar and more

7 Hoffman Ave
Albany NY 12209
3pm- 5pm
First Come first Serve

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Having such a wonderful time with community. It takes AVillage 🥰

BRIDGE THA GAP INC. Toys For Tots Registration 10/26/2023

BRIDGE THA GAP INC. Toys For Tots Registration Bridge Tha Gap Resource & Outreach Inc. 11th ANNUAL SPIRIT OF GIVING Thank you for your interest in the 11th Annual Spirit of Giving Holiday Event hosted by Bridge Tha Gap Resource & Outreach Inc. We appreciate your support in making this event a success. To sign up, please complete the form below f...

10/24/2023

What a season!!! We have made it to the season finale Thursday October 26th, 2023 5pm - 7:30pm.

We will have pumpkin's to paint and lots of candy to give away. Come grab a hot cup of apple cinder and donuts too.

Join us at Krank Park in Albany NY

10/21/2023

AVillage Community Health Fair
This event has pivoted indoors!

We welcome community members, caregivers/families and children to this interactive event that priortizes health and wellness and works to address health disparities in marginalized communities through:
Cooking Workshops
Learn how to prepare and cook delcious vegetables and local produce. Be ready for samples!

Farm Fresh Produce
Taste produce and goods from local farmers. Learn about food justice from community advocates.

Health Resources
Take part in fitness activities and health screenings for the whole family

Howe Branch Library 
105 Schuyler Street
ALBANY
First floor meeting room 
from 12:15-4pm

10/18/2023

Happening in 30 mins we still have some room to participate.

Pizza 🍕

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10/06/2023

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

In partnership with the Los Angeles LGBT Center's National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, we are proud to participate in a series of trainings this month that will cover a variety of topics.

➡️ Learn more and sign up at lalgbtcenter.org/ipv

10/05/2023
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09/19/2023

We will be in North Albany this week.
BBQ and important conversation and resources centered around mental health.

Location: N. First Street and Broadway

09/17/2023

Thank you, LivFit 413 LLC, for getting us moving and grooving 💃🕺
The Night Market is at North Albany Park next week.

PRESENTS
SOUTH END NIGHT MARKET
REMIX
THE NIGHT MARKET
THURSDAY POP-UPS
WEEKLY POP-UPS AROUND THE CITY OF ALBANY ADDRESSING HEALTH EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE & ACCESS TO RESOURCES

SEPTEMBER 21ST: NORTH ALBANY PARK
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUIDICE AWARENESS

SEPTEMBER 28TH:
LINCOLN PARK (LINCOLN SQUARE) AFRO LATINO-HISPANIC HERITAGE

OCTOBER 5TH: SWAN STREET PARK
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & LGBT+ AWARENESS

OCTOBER 12TH:
TOWNSEND PARK
ELDER CARE AWARENESS

OCTOBER 19TH:
LINCOLN PARK
HEALTHY HOMES & LIVING

OCTOBER 26TH:
KRANK PARK
FALL HARVEST& HEALTH EQUITY FINALE

Featuring:
HEALTH CARE
FOOD VENDORS/ SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS / MUSIC / LOCAL VENDORS

09/14/2023

Arbor Hill Park The Market Remix

09/14/2023

Let’s get Fit!!!!! WE OUTSIDE

free health fruit salad and veggies salad with lemon 🍋 water
Musics vendors fitness fun

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7 weeks left and the fun has just begun!!!

Join the mix with The Night Market Remix

Theme: Childhood Obesity Awareness
Feature Guest: LivFit

Come enjoy a beautiful day filled with information, fitness, and fun 🤩

This is a few event open to all

09/09/2023

Innovation Blocks Team has published the 9/7 to 9/21 edition of the Justice Seed newsletter. This edition shares information about courses offered at the Capital South Campus (20 Warren St.) and asks questions gathered from community members about the South End Strategic Plan.

Please share amongst your networks. The online PDF version can be accessed at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vOVRBr9PAdndfxWiEyA9DLAN1hBxflLd/view?usp=drive_link
The "Justice Seed" Community Newsletter gathers community events, resources and actions. It is a print version of the Community Calendar located at avillageworks.org

09/07/2023

Join us for the next up coming markets. We are excited to announce we will be taking the market around the City of Albany!!! As we expand our programs to be inclusive of all neighborhoods we want to assure our mission stays the same.

Our vision is a just community where empowered people have equitable access to opportunities and resources.

We identify inequities and confront their root causes by galvanizing the community and leveraging resources to create transformational change in City of Albany's South End, West Hill, Arbor Hill, Sheridan Hollow, North Albany, and all marginalized communities.

We prioritize marginalized voices.
We fight systemic racism and oppression.
We deliver strategic solutions.
We are stronger together.

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Upcoming Event Alert 🚨

08/30/2023

Join us at the launch of our new Night Market WE OUTSIDE!!! Every Thursday Pop-Ups around the city of Albany NY.
Vendors, Music, Resources and important topic highlights.

This week Topic: Black Breast Feeding

Hosted by: Nikita Hardy

Black Breastfeeding Week was founded by three Black women, Kimberly Seals Allers, Kiddada Green and Anayah Sangodele Ayoka. 2023 marks the 11th year of Black Breastfeeding Week. This year, the theme is: "We Outside! Celebrating Connection & Our Communities.” This theme grounds us in joy and reminds us that we are stronger together. This is a week where we celebrate our triumphs as a community while also acknowledging the challenges and work that needs to be done.

goals to bridge the racial disparity gap in breastfeeding, improve infant mortality rates and encourage diversity in lactation career spaces.
Black Breastfeeding Week takes place annually on August 25-31 and highlights the importance of supporting, normalizing, and educating black families on breast milk and nursing benefits.

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Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
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