ECDC African Community Center

At ECDC African Community Center of Denver (ACC), we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Since 2001, it has been our mission to help refugees and immigrants rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Denver. 

We welcome individuals fleeing persecution, ensuring they are supported with basic needs like housing, education, employment, and healthcare while on their journey toward meaningful integration in their homes. We believe that helping refugees and immigrants is not only the right thing to do, but that it helps Colorado build a rich, diverse, and vibrant community. 

In 2023, ACC welcomed over 1,350 refugees and immigrants to Denver - the highest number of individuals we've ever welcomed in a twelve-month period. 

This Colorado Gives Day, help us raise $35,000 by December 10th to support our refugee neighbors in Colorado.

Ways to Give: 

1. Set Up A Monthly Donation - Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100 and up to $250,000 across all participating non-profit organizations!
2. Start a Fundraiser - Create your own fundraising page to help us reach our $35,000 goal by December 10th. Share with your network and create a culture of welcome in our community to support our refugee and immigrant neighbors. 
3. Join the Good for Business Challenge - Create a business group giving page and inspire your employees to #GiveWhereYouLive! Matches are available for the first 50 businesses to raise $1,000 for a non-profit before Colorado Gives Day on December 10th. 
4. Match Employee Contributions - Easily add matching contributions to your group giving page - not only amplifying the impact of donations but also incentivizing your employees to give more. 

Every gift, no matter how small, helps make Colorado a home for all. 

Testimonials

"I love the community of people that gather here to support each other."- Joanne Webb

"I am a volunteer at ACC and think the services provided by staff for refuges are outstanding. These services include orientation to the Denver community, location of housing, enrollment in food stamps, job search support, enrollment for children in schools and many others. Staff members are highly competent and dedicated in their efforts to help refugees who have come from difficult situations to a new place to live. I have been impressed with the compassion and dedication of the staff to help the refugees find a new life for themselves and their families. I have found this to be one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences I have had." -Dolly

"The staff here really pulls together to provide as many resources as possible to incoming refugees and even have crisis support services and special services for single mothers. They also offer employment services such as job club and work one-on-one with job specialists to secure employment within 4-5 months of arrival. A truly amazing and hard-working team!" -Abigail H.

"The ACC community is a place where all feel welcome and wanted! Employees always go above and beyond to help others and build partnerships in the community. While sometimes governmental funding can put barriers on their work, those who work and volunteer at ACC seek to find ways to persevere and continue to be a gathering place for people from around the world to thrive." Christina P.

"This organization is amazing. We have partnered with them to help people find jobs, and the ACC support of their clients is spectacular."- Lisa J.

"This is a very nice place there are good people who helps people in need I am extremely happy with their good manner I wish I could do like them."- Bereket T.

"I have had the opportunity to support ACC in a number of different ways, whether as volunteer, staff, or donor. I truly admire the leadership of this organization and their heart for helping the refugee community in all ways possible." -Adrielle S.

"They were very helpful to me whenever I needed it. Thank you."- Rohullah K.