History

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Overview of Sankofa’s History

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2008 – 2010

Focus: Neighborhood Restoration with disaster recovery

Key Activities: Volunteer-Driven Programs, community events and activities, community gathering, introduction to city government and private foundations.

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2010 – 2013

Focus: Fresh Food for a Healthy Community

Key Activities: Youth Education Programs, development of fresh markets, partnership development, education-based work with schools.

2014 – 2022

Focus: Infrastructure for a Healthy and Resilient Community

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2023 – 2030

Focus: Comprehensive Community Economic Development for a Healthy, Resilient, and Thriving Community

Key Activities: Systemic Approaches to Community and Economic Development, Neighborhood Revitalization Planning, Advocacy and Policy-focused work