Resources

Resources for Black American Families

Everything you need to support your family – all in one place.

We curated these resources with Black families at the center. Every link, tool, and organization below serves your financial growth, health, education, and community strength. Bookmark this page and come back often – we update it regularly.

πŸ’° Financial Empowerment

Black wealth-building starts with access to the right tools and institutions.

National Black Bank Foundation – Connects families to Black-owned banks and credit unions nationwide

Operation HOPE – Provides free financial coaching, credit counseling, and small business support

National Urban League – Delivers economic empowerment programs and job training in cities across America

MyMoney.gov – Federal financial literacy tools covering budgeting, saving, and retirement planning

Black Wall Street Directory – Locates Black-owned businesses in your city so your dollars circulate in the community

πŸ₯ Health & Wellness

Black families deserve healthcare that sees them fully and serves them well.

Black Women’s Health Imperative – Advocates for and advances the health of Black women and girls

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Offers mental health support with culturally competent resources for Black communities

Association of Black Psychologists – Connects families with Black mental health professionals

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America – Supports families navigating sickle cell with education and community

WIC Program (USDA) – Provides nutrition support for Black mothers and young children

πŸ“š Education & Youth Development

Strong families invest in the minds of their children and grandchildren.

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) – Funds scholarships for students pursuing higher education at HBCUs and beyond

Code2040 – Opens pathways for Black and Latino students into tech careers

Jack and Jill of America – Builds leadership and community in Black youth ages 2 through 19

Ron Brown Scholar Program – Awards merit scholarships to high-achieving Black students

Khan Academy – Delivers free world-class education for learners at every level

🏑 Housing & Homeownership

Homeownership remains one of the most powerful tools for building generational wealth.

National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) – Connects Black families with Black real estate professionals committed to community ownership

HUD Housing Counseling – Provides free homeownership counseling and foreclosure prevention support

National Fair Housing Alliance – Fights housing discrimination and protects Black families’ rights

Down Payment Assistance Programs (state-by-state) – Search your state for grants that help first-time Black homebuyers close the gap

✊ Community & Advocacy

Connected families build stronger communities.

NAACP – Advances civil rights and political power for Black Americans at every level

National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Empowers Black women through advocacy, mentorship, and leadership development

Urban League Local Affiliates – Delivers on-the-ground support in over 90 communities nationwide

Black Family Technology Awareness Association – Bridges the digital divide and builds tech access in Black households

πŸ“ž Crisis & Support Lines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741

National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-422-4453

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