African Cultural Services
About
African Cultural Services, operating as Africano Waltham, is a community-led nonprofit supporting African immigrant families, youth and seniors in Waltham and nearby communities. Its programs connect generations on purpose: youth receive mentoring, homework help, leadership development and safe places to learn, while families get wellness activities, parent resources and referrals. Cultural events, storytelling and community gatherings celebrate identity and tradition and help newcomers feel they belong.
Juliet Najjumba founded the organization in August 2010, the year she arrived in the United States with her two young children. Having started an organization in Uganda focused on empowering women and youth, she wanted other families to avoid navigating new systems alone. The twelve original children have since graduated from high school and enrolled in college. In 2025 the group served 860 households and engaged more than 60 young people in summer learning, arts and leadership programs.
What to Know
- The Twejjukanye Senior Program meets every Tuesday for older community members.
- Monthly food distributions average about 6,000 pounds, with 80 families receiving groceries and hygiene supplies twice a month.
- Emergency cash assistance went to 37 families in 2025.
- In 2025, 94 percent of participants said workforce programs helped them grow in confidence and opportunity.
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