About Yoruba American Community
Our Vision
To create a community encompassing all Yoruba indigenes in Diaspora.
Mission Statement
The Yoruba American Community (YAC) is a non -profit organization committed to bringing African and African-Americans of Yoruba descendants together to provide humanitarian services and to promote cultural, social and economical development within our community and the community-at-large.
Our Dedication
To build a viable community where all Yorubas can seek succor whenever in need.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF YORUBA AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Yoruba American Community, popularly called YAC, was founded on the precept of justice, equal rights, and democratic rule of law. On December 17, 2000, eleven Yoruba gentlemen of honor defied twelve inches of snow and made their way to the residence of Mr. Rasheed Gbadegesin in Detroit (Michigan, USA). After six hours of deliberation the name Yoruba American Community, suggested by Mr. Abiodun Yinusa, was adopted.
The men who met on that faithful night are:
Hon. Ayo Da-silva, Prince (Dr.) Adeleke Adelekan, Chief Ayodele Owe, Deacon Sunday Omoyele, Otunba Akinsola Oluwole, Alhaji Abiodun Yinusa, Chief Yisau Ogunleye, Dr. Abayomi Kuforiji, Dr. Jide Okunrounmu, Mr. Rasheed Gbadegesin and Pastor Olusegun Adebowale.
The organization grew rapidly from a mere twenty-two members at its first meeting to a whopping one hundred and twenty family membership by its first year.
Yoruba American Community can boast of many achievements in the Metro Detroit area with notable programs such as:
- Dollar Club – Ajoo (Thrift & Credit Savings and Loan)
- Immigration Assistance
- Housing Assistance for New Yoruba Resident to the USA
- Government Grants for Substance Abuse Assistance
- Educational Scholarships for YAC Children
- Welfare Assistance for members
- Health Insurance for members
- Mental Counseling for members
- Yoruba Language Classes for Children and Adults