![]() “We are pleased to support these critical institutions that produce graduates who play an essential economic role as professionals, entrepreneurs, consumers, and investors. Howard-John Wesley, senior pastor of Alfred Streetīaptist Church and chairman of the United Negro College Fund’s National Faith and Education Initiative Advisory Council. “HBCUs produce almost one-fifth of all Black college graduates and meet the needs of low-income and first-generation college students,” said Rev. ![]() $25,000 to a HBCU every year for the past 20 years.$250,000 to the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education.$250,000 to the United Negro College Fund.$40 million plus awarded in scholarships and waived fees to more than 60,000 students since 2003 via ASBC's Annual HBCU College Festival.In addition to the $1 million donation to Jackson State, ASBC has donated and/or been responsible for the following: This donation comes on the heels of ASBC’s highly successful 20th Annual HBCU College Festival, where $4 million in scholarships and waived fees were awarded to thousands of students. This donation is a grant from Alfred Street Baptist Church's Tithe the Tithe Initiative which will reimburse Jackson State University up to $1,000,000 for expenses related to the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. On Saturday, October 22, 2022, ASBC continued its generosity to support Blacks pursuing higher education by presenting a $1 million check to Jackson State University during the institution’s homecoming celebration. The T3 project provided $130,000 so all 267 students could have a Microsoft laptop.Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) has become the largest faith-based financial supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation, as a result of a combination of direct donations, contributions, scholarships and/or waived fees awarded to students from their annual HBCU College Festival exceeding $42 million dollars over the past 20 years. He is only the eighth pastor to be installed in the 212 year history of the historical and world renowned Alfred Street Baptist Church. Wesley is a much sought after preacher, teacher, and featured national keynote speaker for various churches, leadership and development programs. One of those schools was Simon Elementary in nearby Washington D.C. A courageous, dynamic, and visionary leader, Dr. They partnered with corporations like Microsoft and Apple to provide laptops and other technology to students in local schools. With the Tithe for Tithe initiative, the church helped 69 non-profits across the country. The Alfred Street congregation knew that they had to do something. ![]() Some businesses went into the ground.” said Norfleet. So many people were laid off or furloughed. And now, people needed their help more than ever. But that didn’t stop the congregation from aiding in other ways. In a COVID-19 world, the church couldn’t help in the hands-on way they usually would. Photo courtesy of Alfred Street Baptist Church. “But we can try finding others ways to comfort.” Church2 Church members take part in the donation drop for Simon Elementary in Washington D.C. “We can’t necessarily physically help like we usually do,” said Norfleet. ![]() It was a similar challenge when it came to helping others. Unfortunately, when COVID-19 hit, the place of worship had to close its doors. Sometimes, she’d have see more than 400 people eager to help. And with these events, Norfleet never had a shortage of volunteers. They put together back-to-school drives and other community-involved projects. Weddings, funerals, they all happen inside that building at 301 S. Usually, the church hosts worship services with hundreds of people. Since then, the church has played an active role in the Northern Virginia community with nearly 10,000 members. In 1806, after conjoining with the Colored Baptist Society, it became the first Black church north of Richmond. ![]() Formed in 1803, the church was unique at the time, as it welcomed an integrated membership. “We’re taking 10 percent of everything that is raised every week and donating it to organizations that are on the front lines fighting and dealing with the coronavirus.” How COVID changed the churchĪlfred Street Baptist Church is one of the oldest Black churches in the nation. “I believe that the Black church has the opportunity and the obligation to reach into segments of our community that are always overlooked by government,” Wesley said during the Easter sermon. ![]()
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