United African Organization Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
United African Organization is a nonprofit coalition that connects African community-based organizations to advance social and economic justice, civic participation, and the empowerment of African immigrants and refugees in Illinois. It operates as a collaborative network across communities in the state, aiming to address shared challenges and opportunities. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization functions within the nonprofit sector to support immigrant communities by promoting participation and access to resources. In March 2022, the organization partnered with Aetna Better Health of Illinois to host its second Laundry and Literacy Days event, expanding its community-oriented programming through partnerships. The event took place at Ridgewood Laundromat in East Moline, Illinois, and ran from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.