| Description | Grant file containing minutes, correspondence, annual reports and accounts and funding requests relating to the Harambee Housing Association (HHA). Funding source(s): Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust. Applicant overview: The HHA charity was formed out of the Black Community Workers (BCW) project in 1971 with the support of the Birmingham City Council Social Services Department and Birmingham Settlement. The aim of the HHA is to meet the needs of homeless youth and pre-school children. The HHA established the Marcus Garvey Educational Project (MGEP), later the Marcus Garvey Day Nursery (MGDN) to, in their words, 1) provide a social situation for children of pre-school age (two years to five years) that will constitute a real learning situation, 2) provide a structural programme of educational activities relevant to the pre-school experience which will enable the children to develop necessary skills, including language development and concepts, 3) provide a secure environment which is responsive to the values of the cultural heritage of black children and will enable them to develop a positive identification with that culture, 4) prepare pre-school children for the school environment, 5) encourage parents to become involved in the education of their children and further understand their children's needs, and 6) impress upon parents the importance of the pre-school years and play activities involving toys etc. The HHA is also involved in providing a community advice service. In 1983 the Shape Housing Association became involved in the management of the housing arm of the HHA following the collapse of its management. Nature of support: The sale of premises on HHA Chantry Road generated proceeds that were returned to the Trust. The Trust provided a grant for £300 toward the cost of an HHA organised sports day in 1984. A grant for £150 was provided to facilitate the hosting of the National Federation of Black Housing Associations with the involvement of the HHA. Minutes: B&GSCT 5739, B&GSCT 6005, B&GSCT 6009. Notes: Following the intervention of Shape the activities of the HHA were divided between housing and all other services. File organised by date from newest to oldest. File numbered '3/5'. |