OODUA ASSOCIATION MILWAUKEE

about us

Our vision

We envision a thriving, prominent and culturally connected Yoruba community in the United States of America.

Our Mission

Our mission is to increase the access and integration of its members into the Greater Milwaukee community. To promote the understanding of the proud, rich and diverse heritage of the Yoruba people and seek the preservation of the Yoruba culture, traditions and values amongst its members.

Our Constitution

Odua association is an association of rules and due process. To this end we have a constitution that guides the interactions of members between themselves and with the outside world. Our constitution is continuously reviewed to make it fit for purpose and relevant. Attached is the current constitution presented to members upon their joining.

Here is the documentation for our constitution.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

get involved

You can contact us if you wish you get involved in the following.

Throughout the year the Odua Association hosts numerous events sharing Yoruba culture in the greater Milwaukee area. We are always looking for volunteers in a variety of roles to assist with these events. Opportunities range from helping with our special events, fund raising, making phone calls and performing office activities vital to our success. Our volunteer opportunities have varying time commitments depending on your availability and interests. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization. The greatest reward of being a volunteer is the personal satisfaction that you are doing something worthwhile for others and helping to promote your Yoruba heritage. Volunteers are needed on different days of the week and varying times. Please contact us for all you volunteering enquiries and we will be happy to correspond with you.

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Odua Association in Milwaukee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. We welcome contributions to support our mission in the greater Milwaukee area. We are doing a lot to impact our community and we do not limit our interventions to only Yoruba people in Milwaukee but to all our neighbours. We provide transparent accountability of all our donations and a list of our donors and amount received will be reflected in our Financial Accounts. We also provide receipts for all donations received and afford donors recognition on our website via the list of donors that will be published at the end of the year. We are able to send authorized officers to pick up your checks or you can mail them to us. Please contact us for all you donation enquiries and we will be happy to correspond with you.

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For 24 years, Odua Association has been able to realize its vision for the future thanks to the unwavering dedication of the business community and individual donors. Corporate support helps Odua Association fulfill its mission by funding its operating budget and a variety of our programs. We thank our corporate friends for their extraordinary commitment and loyalty to Odua Association.

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Odua Association welcomes new members. Membership is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, whether you were born as a Yoruba Person in Nigeria, have Yoruba ancestry or simply enjoy Yoruba traditions and culture. By becoming a member you will receive the quarterly newsletter and voting privileges at our membership meetings. At this time we operate a flat membership structure where benefits accrue equally to all member rather than being determined by level of membership. Members get free / subsidized attendance at our events and complementary rates to advertise on our website and publications. Members are able to opt into Odua Cooperative and participate in our Life Insurance Policy initiative.

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services & programs

Merchandise

Odua Association designs and markets branded merchandise and gift materials as part of its fund raising initiatives. 100% from the sale of these items are ploughed back into the Association’s accounts and used to fund its intervention efforts and various programs.

Food drive

We have seen people struggle with challenges of feeding themselves and their families coupled with continuing and rising homelessness. We have decided to start partnering with several local food pantries by doing Food drives within the association. At some point we may decide to set up a food pantry run by this association, until then we are happy to partner with charitable institutions so no one goes to bed hungry. Watch this space.

Housing advisory

We are able to advise members of the community that are interested in fulfilling their dreams of home ownership. We also offer referral of well tested building professional to meet a variety of needs within the trade. We are also exploring a program to buy and rehab houses that are offered for sale by the City of Milwaukee. If you require the help of volunteer advisers, contact us for free assistance

Back to school supplies

Our Back to School carnival has been suspended due to Covid-19. At the appropriate time in 2021, necessary protocols would be put in place to resume distribution of essential school supplies. Our back to school flyer will also be distributed at the appropriate time.

Scholarships & youth services

We believe that the Youth are the future and strive to support them in their endeavours. We encourage children and Youth in the appreciation of the Yoruba culture and the adoption of important traditions especially Respect. We award scholarship to deserving students and recognise young people doing remarkable things within the community and beyond. Our Annual Scholarship award varies in amount from year to year and application details and criteria will be published on our website and Newsletters at the appropriate time.

civic engagement

Odua Association is committed to harnessing political power within the Yoruba and African community by engaging on issues of benefit to the community. We provide the platform for healthy debates at our meetings and events and also educate members of our community on how to exercise the power of their vote. We also distribute information on the voting process and encourage members to run for office. We are also looking to work with people outside our community in a partnership that seeks to improve civic discourse.

Book club

Odua Association has commenced a book club which involves members listing books in the private libraries and making these available to other members. A list of book available to be borrowed will be posted on this website in the near future. Meanwhile this is only available offline. Become a full member and start reading.

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