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Who We Are

The African Community Center of Denver (ACC) is a non-profit refugee resettlement agency whose mission is to help refugees and immigrants rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Colorado. ACC was founded in 2001 as a branch office of our parent organization, the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC).

With a diverse staff and the help of faithful volunteers and interns, we conduct educational and social service programs that help newcomers rebuild their lives in their new community, navigate U.S. systems and cultures, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and become confident, thriving, integrated members of society.

Beginning in 2001 with only 3 staff members resettling 60 refugees, we have grown into a team of more than 50 multilingual, compassionate employees who serve over 1,500 refugees, asylees, and other immigrants each year.

Interested in joining our team? Learn more about careers at ACC →

 

 Mission

 

To help refugees and immigrants rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Colorado.

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 Vision

 

To be an integrative center of multicultural exchange where community members feel a sense of belonging and actively contribute to an inclusive society.

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Meet Our Leadership

 

Ron Buzard, Managing Director

Rhossy Ouanzin Gbebri, Development & Communications Manager

Michael Josten, Data & Compliance Manager

Shervonne Johnson, Resettlement Program Manager

Chelsea Primak, Programs Manager

Heleena Kakar, Integration Programs Manager

Kate Weatherbee, Volunteer Manager

Emebet Getahun, Administration & HR Coordinator

 

 
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Values

Belonging

We foster security and trust by building welcoming and diverse communities based on relationships of reciprocity.  

Imagination  

We are committed to extraordinary creative pursuits that exceed the status quo.

Empathy

We offer love, compassion, and understanding to individuals from all communities.

Integrity  

We consistently exhibit honest and just actions that affirm our promises.