“UCC provides a positive social space where individual are accepted as they are and further invited to share all of themselves in the space.”
Your donation will sustain the Union Cultural Center’s programs, events, and cultural preservation projects, ensuring we can continue to celebrate and uplift diverse traditions. It will also help us maintain our center as an affordable and accessible gathering space for our community and other organizations.
The Nourishian program is a life skills program for young people ages 16-21. This 6-week training equips participants with essential skills and body awareness to support their holistic health. It includes meal planning, budgeting, cooking, gardening, financial literacy, and mental health tools, empowering individuals to cultivate wellness in all aspects of their lives.
We offer weekly workshops celebrating Afro-Diasporic traditions such as Puerto Rican Bomba, Capoeira Angola, Afro-Brazilian dance, and more. Our special events include Illuminate, a quarterly celebration of Afro-Diasporic arts, and Grounded in Freedom, a three-day event focused on land stewardship and cultural connection.
In partnership with Sage Arts, UCC produced Carangolo, an album celebrating Capoeira Angola, an Afro-Brazilian martial art blending music, movement, and philosophy. This project preserves traditional songs while introducing innovative rhythms with our Berimbau Orchestra, marking a step in our commitment to cultural preservation.
Whether it’s a movement or dance class, a birthday celebration, or a community gathering, UCC offers a welcoming environment designed for comfort and connection. Our space is thoughtfully equipped, affordable, and available at low cost for other organizations, making it accessible to all.
