African Community Center of Lowell

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A safe place for immigrants and refugees to receive a wide variety of support; including English assistance, primary/secondary education, jobs and more.

From working at the previous African Assistance Center of Lowell and the International Institute of New England (IINE Lowell), founder and Executive Director Gordon Halm realized that there was a significant lack of services offered to new refugees to Lowell. Refugees are only supported for a certain period of time, and many immigrants arrive to the country with virtually no assistance whatsoever. The African Community Center of Lowell (ACCL) was founded in August 2016. New immigrants and refugees will be able to turn to the ACCL for a wide range of support. The ACCL will promote peace and leadership by offering training in conflict resolution and multicultural competency; promote educational achievement by teaching parents to work with the school systems to secure their children’s rights; promote communication through offering language services such as interpretation and written translation; and promote a sense of belonging and pride by hosting cultural celebrations. Launching ACCL has been a community effort. Halm reached out the African Community to shape the vision of the Center. This vision has been turned into a reality by the assistance of the Parker Foundation and the generous support from Community Teamwork Incorporated (CTI), who has partnered with ACCL to provide office and meeting space and to initially serve as the Center’s fiscal agent.

Together, with wonderful support from the community, ACCL hopes to fulfill its vision of helping new immigrants and refugees become responsible citizens and caring, successful leaders for future generations. This success will depend on everyone’s support and participation. In the words of Gordon Halm, “this vision needs all hands on deck.”

11/05/2026

GOOD MORNING!

A MESSAGE from LIZ and BARACK 😃

See you on Nov 7th, 2 to 5 pm, 99 Church Street, Lowell

11/04/2026

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. JOIN US SAT NOV 7th 2 to 5pm 99 Church St Lowell!

10/29/2026

A Message from our Founder and CEO, Gordon Donkoh-Halm

10/18/2026

We had a happy reunion of past and present ACCL Board members and volunteers in support of The Bridge Club of Greater Lowell. Thank you to The Bridge Club for helping so many people in their recovery journey.

10/10/2026

Congratulations and a huge Thank You to Mercy Anampiu Cherboryot. Mercy was awarded the Steven Joncas Community Connector Award, through the Celebrate Giving Donor Advised Fund, at The Greater Lowell Community Foundation award event. Mercy designated the grant award to ACCL, and we are extremely grateful. Beatrice Donkoh-Halm accepted the award on behalf of ACCL. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

RSVP for our 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser November 7from 2 to 5pmEmail: Office@acclowell.orgWe l...

09/19/2026

RSVP for our 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser

November 7
from 2 to 5pm

Email: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/02/2026

https://iine.org/2026/09/iine-welcomes-the-african-community-center-of-lowell-to-585-middlesex-st

IINE has announced a partnership with the African Community Center of Lowell to co-locate at IINE’s recently acquired Lowell headquarters.

08/29/2026

WE ARE MOVING SEPTEMBER 1!

Our new address is:
585 Middlesex Street Lowell
978-364-0218
1 to 5 pm Mon to Thurs,
By Appointment
on Fridays

We are so happy to join the International Institute of New England ,Lowell

More exciting info to come soon!

08/28/2026

Its always great to connect! Thanks to The Lenny Zakim Fund for supporting ACCL and so many great nonprofits. We enjoyed getting together at the Lowell WARP & WEFT to celebrate end of summer and to say hello!

08/12/2026

Address

99 Church Street
Lowell, MA
01852

Telephone

+19783640218

Website

https://www.acclowell.org/

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