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Our Roots Run Deep - Greenburgh, NY

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                         "Our Roots Run Deep"
              A pictorial history book of African Americans living in Greenburgh, NY from the 1800's .

a story not shared is a story untold
.          ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE 


Greenburgh African American Historical Alliance (a 501C3 not for profit organization), is a newly formed community-based organization created to assist in the historical preservation of African American heritage, history and culture in the Town of Greenburgh, NY.  Greenburgh is located just outside the city of White Plains, (the county seat of Westchester County).
                 Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

In the communites of Westchester County, groups of people settle and move away and others settle and stay. All leave some remnant of who they were and why they came to Greenburgh. Some left voluntarily while others were forced to leave for various reasons. In Greenburgh, many residents never leave. All the people, present or gone, rich and poor, have stories to tell and pictures to share. 
Greenburgh, originally having a one room Baptist Church is today, the home of the  New York Knicks training team.  Greenburgh also has one of the best Community Centers in Westchester County; The Theodore Young Community Center.  The Lois Bronz Children's Center, also in Greenburgh, is one of the  first known  child care centers in Westchester County. Today the Lois Bronz Children's Center is  known as one of  the #1 educational centers for children beginning at 6 months of age.  We also have the "Greenburgh Angels" in remembrance of those Greenburgh residents no longer with us.  And there is  so much more history.  Events, many would never believe happened during this town's  history.     It is through these type stories, collected pictures, and oral interviews that history will be shared and contributions made for future planning by preserving, celebrating, creating and building the identity of what makes Greenburgh, NY who we are.  

While fundraising events are being planned, capital is greatly needed for start up  to completion of the project.  The books and CD's  will be sold and copies will also be filed in the United States Library of Congress as a means to preserve our history.   Profits will go to the educational advancement of college bound students.

With your help we will add to the moral fiber and richness of community life as well as family stability with substance and positive information.   

What You Can Do:
contact us should you have any of the following relating to Greenburgh, NY:

Pictures  taken in Greenburgh (especially of family reunions and vintage pictures of people, places and events)
Videos
art work
letters, news clippings
supporting documents,
stories
spread the word about the book
                                           And
         MAKE  TAX DEDUCTIBLE   DONATION

to assist in this most valuable cause - the preservation of African American History in the Town of Greenburgh, New York.: a coming together of people, black and white, school segregation, the impact of Urban Renewal, the housing market, employment,  politics, events, their struggles, our ancestor's  sacrifices, and so much more.

Tax Deductible Contributions of any amount will be highly appreciated.

Donations  received of $100.  or more will receive one book free of charge and their name will appear in the book.  Family name will appear in book for contributions of $25. or more.  Feel free to message  me or the Greenburgh African American Historical Alliance for comments/questions.

Help us preserve our history for future generations.  It's not found in history books.  We owe it to our ancestors for the sacrifices they made for US.

We cannot do this without YOU!

Thank You Everyone!

Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $10 
    • 7 yrs
  • Mindy Aronowitz
    • $10 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs
  • Donald Friedman
    • $5 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs

Organizer and beneficiary

Sandra Singh
Organizer
White Plains, NY
Shelley Stroud
Beneficiary

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