The Cherry Hill African American Civic Association (CHAACA) is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 organization that promotes community engagement in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Serving the community since 1978, CHAACA provides a platform to discuss and confront issues that concern our African American youth and families.
We promote multicultural educational programs such as our Authors & Artists initiative, provide various college scholarships, partner with local organizations driving positive change, produce our annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival and remain steadfast in advocating for diversity in key community positions such as police officers, fire personnel and educators.
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Cherry Hill Mayor
CHAACA has been a valued organization in Cherry Hill for generations, bringing the African American community together and championing important issues on education and social justice. We are fortunate to have CHAACA as a community partner and it is a privilege to work with its members to foster a culture of respect and inclusion here in town, said Mayor Fleisher. “Cherry Hill is a better place because of CHAACA.”
President, Camden County East NAACP
CHAACA has had tremendous influence on the Cherry Hill community…past and present. I’m so grateful for their support as a community partnership a a voice for the African American community especially I’m also very appreciative for having been selected as the first Grand Marshal for the Annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival in 2021. We have also participated in and supported the subsequent yearly celebration. If you live in Cherry Hill, you really should be an active supporter of CHAACA. They’re doing a great job! Thank you…
Diversity Outreach Librarian. CHPL
The Cherry Hill Public Library and CHAACA have worked as community partners for over a decade. CHAACA always finds new and original ways to engage and serve our community. Some notable collaborations include: implementing a local Authors & Artists event at the Library, connecting the Library and Cherry Hill Public Schools for the annual Black History Month Contest, providing professional headshots in the Library for job seekers. Our partnership with CHAACA helps CHPL reach community members we might not see otherwise.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
The partnership between National Pan Hellenic Council and Cherry Hill African American Civic Association has been one of community empowerment through a shared vision for a better Camden County. These organizations have worked together during the Juneteenth events bringing different counties, historically black fraternities and sororities together to celebrate our shared culture, heritage, and community. The National Panhellenic Council, Camden County has participated in the community parade, the Divine 9 unity stroll, and provided voter registration information during the festivities.
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The Cherry Hill African American Civic Association (CHAACA) empowers African American residents by fostering community participation, advocating for their rights, supporting youth welfare, and promoting leadership roles. Founded in 1978, CHAACA serves as a nonpartisan platform for engagement and information on political issues.
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