Welcome

The African Community Center (ACC):
- Assists African refugees in adjusting to life in West Michigan, with a sustained focus after the government funded sponsorship ends.
- Introduces West Michigan to African refugees, their cultures, and their stories.
- Celebrates a community of people who are committed to honoring diversity, mutual assistance, and learning.


Join Our Community
Support us by volunteering and donating.

If you are an African Immigrant and would like to utilize the resources that our organization provides, please start by completing our survey.

African Culture Celebration

African Culture Celebration

Join the ACC community on November 14, 2009 at GVSU’s downtown De Vos - Loosemore Auditorium to celebrate the diversity of cultures within Africa. Come …

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New Schedule of Classes

October 19, 2009 marks the first day of our new classes. All are welcome to attend classes. To register for a class please contact Lindsey …

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French Film Festival at Calvin College

French Film Festival at Calvin College

On Friday, September 11, 2009 the Calvin College French Department will host a French Film Festival. Three of the five films being shown depict a …

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Events & Activities


International Food Cook-Off - July 31, 2009 - MORE




World Refugee Day - Saturday, June 20, 2009 - Celebrate World Refugee Day with us. MORE




Our Stories


Life Inside a Refugee Camp - 1972 Burundi

Life Inside a Refugee Camp - 1972 Burundi

If you were to ask a young Burundian refugee where their home is, they would say Burundi. But many of the hundreds of Burundian refugees …

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