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Early Projects

 

The Nuance Program was started in the Gorman residence hall of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Founder of the program, Lester Williams, a student and dorm resident, was inspired by an event on campus following the 1986 World Series. The event was an experience of racist attacks by fellow students.  From this violent experience Mr. Williams went on to form the Nuance program. The purpose of the program was to create an environment  where students can recognize the unique differences among fellow residents and to use these differences as the foundation for the learning and sharing of each others beautiful cultures. The Nuance Program carries as one of UMASS’ first multicultural and residential programs on campus.

The Darfur Project began as a campaign to gather support through signatures and to inform the public of the genocidal conditions in Darfur, Sudan. The campaign, which was organized by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, became a great collaboration in which Lester Williams and Imani McFarlane, went form soliciting pedestrians and business owners, who supported through signatures and sponsorship.  The reaction of the grass roots community was so great, the Boston Globe covered the story in their world page section. The campaign went on to the march on Washington D.C, where the theme of the rally was based on the quote of President Bush “Not on my watch”.  The experience from the project became a great driving force behind the spirit which has inspired and nurtured a renewed commitment to helping.

 

 

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The sponsorship of the House of Tafari Collection enables us to present an ongoing program which teaches the art, history, medical and spiritual benefits of the African Head Wrap.

 The purpose of this project was to collaborate with the Women of   Color Round Table in bringing public awareness to the community    about AIDS and to provide support alternative to  individuals infected with Aids.

The sponsorship of the House of Tafari Collection enable us to collaborate with the American Cancer Society to bring workshops and seminars to hospitals where individuals are experiencing hair lost due to medical treatments.

The collaboration with the Lupus foundation was design to bring awareness to the public and provide additional support to individuals who are affected by the illness of Lupus.

This project was collaborated with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. The purpose of this project was to bring public awareness and put a stop to the on going genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, Africa while holding President George Bush accountable for his words. “Not on my watch.”

The Art of African Head Wrapping Workshop/Seminar

Lupus Foundation of New England / Gears Lupus Seminar

American Cancer Society “Look good feel better”

Women of Color Round Table “HIV/AIDS Awareness Day”

Darfur “Not On My Watch”

The Wellness Community

The sponsorship of the House of Tafari Collection has enable our program to bring to the Wellness Community the workshop/seminars which helps to promote self-esteem and spiritual support.

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 The sponsorship of the House of Tafari Collection allows us to work with other local non-profit organizations who are committed to bring programs which focus on improving the mental health of our communities

Codman Square Health Center

Boston Public Libraries

The United Comforters has teamed up with the Boston Public Library  system in presenting the “Art of African Head Wrapping Workshop /Seminars” through out the Boston communities in an effort to promote the art and too nurture cultural awareness.

Central Boston Elder Services

The United Comforters continues to collaborate and provide programs which supports the elders in our communities. Our programs  are designed  to promote  self esteem  and too provide support  to our elders  in ways which promotes respect and appreciation.