Support Our Mission
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s work is only possible with your support and partnership. Contributions to the Center demonstrates your commitment to ensuring a community of diverse histories and cultural practices.
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s mission is to honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African-American community of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Virginia and to promote a greater appreciation for, and understanding of, the contributions of African Americans and peoples of the Diaspora locally, nationally and globally.
Learn more about how you can help below or click the link below to be taken to the donation form.
About our Programs
Digital Humanities
Help build and promote the area’s first community driven digital humanities center through your generous donation.
Education
Help us support our k-12 enrichment program, including our school based tours, Trailblazers and lecture series.
Embracing Our Narrative
Help make local African American history accessible to area teachers through our Embracing Our Narrative Teacher Institute.
Public Programs
Help us continue to support the local Albemarle-Charlottesville community through public events and programs.
Contemporary Exhibitions
Each year the center mounts four exhibitions of African American artists in various medium. Two of these exhibitions highlight the work of local or regional artists.
Our Heritage Fund
The Heritage Fund is our unrestricted fund. It allows us to meet JSAAHC’s operational needs, from keeping the lights on to paying our staff.
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Your fund helps our organization to grow. We ask that you direct your donation to a specific program. This helps us to track funding and budget accordingly for the upcoming fiscal year. Donations from the community lets us know what matters to them most. This also allows us to build and expand within those spaces. Thank you for your consideration!
Other options
There are number of ways you can support our center that do not have to be immediate monetary contributions. If you are interested in contributing to the center, but aren’t sure what the best option is for you, please contact us. Are you looking to contribute to the community through our center? That’s also something we can help with! Contributions can include school scholarships, business grants, and so on.
Planned Giving
There are many ways you can arrange an estate gift to help ensure that the Jefferson School will continue long into the future. Here are some planned gift ideas to consider and discuss with your financial advisor:
- You can transfer stocks and mutual funds to the Heritage Center
- Include the Heritage Center in your will or living trust
- Name the Heritage Center as a beneficiary on your life insurance.
Naming Opportunities
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center offers a number of naming opportunities for individuals or corporations. Please contact us if you are interested in any one of these opportunities.
Hours
Heritage Center
Tuesday – Friday 3.00 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday 10 am – 12 pm
Closed Sunday
Tuesday – Friday 3.00 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday 10 am – 12 pm
Closed Sunday
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