named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Community Picnic
End-of-summer gathering at Beaver Island Beach that includes family activities, food, and recognition of graduating students from the community
Christmas Party
Annual holiday event for children and families featuring Santa Claus, gift-giving, and seasonal celebration to strengthen community ties
Summer Fusion Fest
Annual cultural and sports event featuring beach volleyball, soccer, basketball, and traditional games like Igisoro, promoting community bonding and cultural expression
Youth Education & Language Promotion
Initiative to teach Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Swahili, and French to children and promote educational achievement within the community
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Advocate for improved education for childrenEngages in advocacy efforts focused on improving educational opportunities for children to support healthy development and long-term societal contribution.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize cultural and social events for community integrationHosts cultural events, social gatherings, and annual community picnics—including BBQ celebrations, Christmas parties, and multi-sport tournaments—to support integration and celebrate Rwandan, Congolese, and Burundian heritage. Events include recognition of graduating youth and traditional activities such as Igisoro.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Promote language education in African languagesOffers programs to promote the study of Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Swahili, and French among young children and the broader community.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Provide support services for new arrivalsProvides support to new arrivals from Rwanda, Congo, and Burundi to assist with their transition to life in the United States, including cultural orientation and community integration activities.
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Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
- Run literacy programs for refugee childrenOperates a literacy program specifically serving Syrian girl refugees to improve educational access and outcomes.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$755
Contributions & grants$4K563%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$128
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -76.8%
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Benoit Kabayiza Partner — Coordinator of Umuco Group in Buffalo
- Jeanne Uwimana Partner — Treasurer of Umuco Group in Buffalo
strategies · 3
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 Sports as Cross-Cultural Connection 911 orgsmethodology: cultural-sports integrationBy integrating sports tournaments and games into cultural programming, the organization fosters friendly competition and connection across communities, because shared physical activity lowers social barriers and builds relationships beyond ethnic or generational lines.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Cultural Exchange for Community Integration 139 orgsmethodology: cultural_exchangeBy organizing cultural events and social gatherings centered on Rwandan, Congolese, and Burundian heritage, the organization fosters integration and cohesion among newcomers, because shared cultural expression builds trust and belonging in diaspora communities.shared approach: Culture-Based Community Engagement →
- Intergenerational Language and Culture Preservation 139 orgsmethodology: language_and_culture_preservationBy teaching African languages to children and community members, the organization promotes cultural continuity across generations, because language is a foundational vehicle for identity, heritage transmission, and community resilience.shared approach: Culture-Based Community Engagement →