named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Recognition Award Ceremony
Honors contributions to cultural, artistic, and community development within the Haitian and African diaspora.
Art and Culture Exhibitions
Organizes exhibits and performances showcasing local and international African and Haitian artistic talent.
Community Food Bank
Distributes food donations to combat hunger and advance food justice within the local community.
Sacred Temple Ceremonies (Kandjanwou)
Monthly traditional spiritual gatherings rooted in Haitian Vodou and African diasporic traditions to strengthen cultural and spiritual continuity.
Youth and Adult Workshops
After-school and weekend programs offering instruction in arts, literacy, numeracy, and Haitian and African languages.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Cultural integration initiatives for people of African descentEngages in ongoing cultural integration initiatives specifically focused on communities of African descent, aiming to preserve and promote cultural heritage and identity.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Weekly community volunteer eventsOrganizes weekly volunteer events every Sunday to support various community initiatives, fostering civic engagement and local empowerment.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operation of a Sacred Temple for spiritual practiceManages and maintains a Sacred Temple established to improve spiritual conditions and provide a permanent spiritual space for future generations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$13K
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balance sheet
Total assets$366
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Net assets$366
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +22.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Andre Juste — Board Chair
- Jean S Francillon — Executive Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Afro Atlantic Theology Foundation Partner — Provided support for the organization’s grand opening and community mission.
- His Majesty Dada Daagbo Hounon Hounan II Partner — Supreme Vodou King of Houidah Bénin who blessed the organization's grand opening.
- Sosyete Adjeminfor Partner — Community organization that provided support during the grand opening.
- Sosyete Claire Heureuse Partner — Community organization that extended support to CCST at its founding.
- Sosyete Racine Lakay Partner — Community organization that supported the grand opening and mission of CCST.
- local businesses Partner — Source of donations used to fight hunger in the community.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Justice Framework 16 orgsmethodology: community-justiceBy addressing food insecurity through locally sourced donations and service brokering within a community justice framework, the organization produces equitable access to resources because systemic inequities are challenged through community-led redistribution and mutual aid.shared approach: Mutual Aid and Dignity-Centered Access →
- Cultural Integration for Empowermentmethodology: cultural_integrationBy promoting cultural integration grounded in African and Haitian heritage, the organization empowers individuals of African descent and strengthens community identity, because shared cultural understanding fosters dignity, belonging, and intergenerational resilience.