Over the past 25 years, The African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI) has been at the center of African programming in Manitoba. We have been engaged in initiatives that improve the lives of people of African heritage, fostering their capacity to contribute to local community economic development and making a positive impact in the province. Vision: Our vision is a vibrant, engaged and sustainable African Canadian presence across Manitoba, contributing to a culturally rich and economically prosperous, socially inclusive society. Mission: To act as a charitable organization which carries out and promotes programs, projects and activities for the encouragement, support and advancement of the African community in Manitoba, including the preservation and promotion of its unique culture and human heritage. Goals and Objectives: – To establish and operate a facility used for the delivery of food and emergency supplies, literacy programs, employment training and mentoring, referral services, and counselling for the benefit of the community. – To advance education by providing mentorship, training, and secondary/post-secondary bursaries/scholarships to youth and students of African heritage. The Acomi Resource Center: ACOMI operates the Acomi Resource Centre in downtown Winnipeg and the ACOMI Cultural Center.