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United African Women Organization of Michigan
Next up: Holiday giving at Freedom House

Come celebrate, learn and give with UAWO.

United African Women Organization of Michigan brings women of African descent together in Detroit. Here's what's coming up, and how to be part of it.

Dancing at the UAWO Father's Day celebration

Our year

The events we hold every year. Dates and RSVP links go here as each one is set.

DecEvery year

Holiday giving at Freedom House

We collect socks, gloves, blankets, toiletries, diapers and water for about 100 residents.

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SpringEvery year

Scholarship applications

Girls heading to college apply for a UAWO scholarship.

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JuneEvery year

Scholarship Awards Day

We present this year's scholarships to the winners and their families.

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JuneSince 2002

Father's Day celebration

Food, music and awards for fathers who lead in the community. About 200 guests.

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July 4Every year

African Festival

We bring food for the United African Community Organization's festival in Detroit.

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What we've been up to

Recent work from our members.

A garden grantUAWO received a 2026 Target x Shipt Garden Grant to grow our community garden.
Sewing for Our GirlsGirls learn to sew and give back. They sewed and donated masks during the pandemic.
Honoring fathersOur Father's Day celebration, held every June since 2002.
UAWO members meeting

About UAWO

Started by women in Detroit from Africa, the U.S. and the Caribbean, UAWO became an organization in 2001 and is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Our mission is to mobilize women of African descent in Michigan: a support network, a home for our culture, and help for women and children reaching their educational and professional goals.

Become a member

Join a network of women supporting each other and the community.

Join

Donate

Fund scholarships, the sewing program and our community giving.

Give

Volunteer

Help at our Father's Day celebration, the festival or holiday giving.

Help out