African American Small Business Foundation Calls on Donors Nationwide to Invest in Black Entrepreneurship

National News — The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. (AASBF) is launching a nationwide appeal to individuals, corporations, philanthropic organizations and community stakeholders to support its mission this Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

As minority-owned small businesses confront challenges involving access to capital, business development resources, procurement opportunities and long-term sustainability, the Foundation is calling on donors to invest in programs that strengthen entrepreneurship, create economic opportunities and help build generational wealth.

The Foundation has been highlighted in national conversations about supporting Black organizations, including ESSENCE coverage of Giving Tuesday.

The campaign seeks to turnawareness into meaningful financial support.

Click on link here to support the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. Annual Giving Campaign: zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/annual-fundraising-campaign-to-empower-the-african-american-community

A Mission Rooted in Economic Empowerment

The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to expanding economic opportunities for African American entrepreneurs, minority-owned businesses and underserved communities. Its work promotes financial literacy, entrepreneurial education, workforce development, business counseling, technical assistance and community empowerment.

The Foundation recognizes that small business ownership represents more than individual financial success. It provides a pathway toward employment, neighborhood revitalization, family stability and generational wealth creation.

Building on a Record of Community Support

Homegrown Heroes of Long Island: In March 2026, the Foundation organized its Homegrown Heroes initiative at Adelphi University, recognizing entrepreneurs, community leaders and changemakers whose contributions strengthen Long Island.

Entrepreneurial Education and Technical Assistance: The Foundation has promoted business development education, financial literacy, business planning, marketing and other skills for emerging and established entrepreneurs.

Access to Capital and Financial Readiness: The Foundation advocates connections to financial institutions, lending opportunities, credit-building resources and capital-readiness strategies.

Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration with the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., and community stakeholders has supported professional networking and economic opportunity.

Community Leadership and Cultural Recognition: The Foundation has championed initiatives recognizing local achievement and African American leadership.

A Message From Founding President Phil Andrews

“Giving Tuesday is more than a day of charitable giving. It is an opportunity to make a lasting investment in the economic future of families, entrepreneurs and communities,” said Phil Andrews, founding president of the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

“When we invest in African American small businesses, we are investing in job creation, stronger neighborhoods, business ownership and the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our Foundation is committed to helping close the wealth gap by providing access to education, resources, relationships and economic opportunities that can transform lives.”

“National recognition helps amplify our message, but recognition alone cannot fund the work. We need individuals, corporations and philanthropic partners to join us in building a sustainable foundation for economic empowerment. Every contribution matters.”

How Giving Tuesday Donations Will Make a Difference

·Entrepreneurial training, workshops, mentorship and professional development

·Financial literacy and capital-readiness education

·Small business counseling, marketing education and operational resources

·Youth entrepreneurship and workforce development

·Community empowerment, educational and recognition initiatives

·Strategic partnerships with corporations, educational institutions and community organizations

A Call to Corporations, Foundations and Individual Donors

The Foundation encourages charitable contributions, employee matching gifts, workplace giving campaigns and sponsorships. Individual donors are invited to give at any level and share the mission with friends, families and professional networks.

A contribution to the African American Small Business Foundation is an investment in entrepreneurship, economic mobility and the future of communities across New York State and beyond.

About: African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing economic empowerment, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and community development. Through education, technical assistance, access-to-capital initiatives, workforce development and strategic partnerships, the Foundation works to strengthen minority-owned small businesses and build pathways to economic opportunity across Long Island, New York City and beyond.

Media Contact: African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. | Garden City, New York

Email: AfricanAmericanSmallBizFoundation@gmail.com | Phone: 347-475-7158