Slicon Valley African American Cultural Center

Silicon Valley African American Cultural Center

This project is under construction.
The expected date of the ground breaking is Spring 2025.

Empowering a Legacy

California State Senator Dave Cortese Fuels
African American Cultural Center with
a Transformative $3 Million Grant!

Get Involved

Create, Develop and build Silicon Valleys African/African Ancestry Signature Project

More than just a Cultural Center, the African American Cultural Center Project will be a mixed-use, signature project consisting of three major components: a new home for the African American Community Services Agency, Roots Community Health Clinic, and Ujima Adult and Family Services, with flexible retail commercial space, and permanent supportive housing.

Our Supporters

Supported by Many Cultural Organisations in Silicon Valley

Supported by companies like Google, this signature project aims to celebrate African American culture and provide vital community resources in a modern and sustainable way.

The Partners of Our Center

How You Can Help

Your donations are tax deductible and will work to build
a Cultural Center that will serve the African American and surrounding communities in the Silicon Valley.

Our Mission

A New Hub for Culture, Health and Community in San Jose

The African-American Cultural Center project, over 28 years in the making, was established in 2007 by the AASCA Board of Directors as a separate 501(c)(3) organization. This new mixed-use housing development will anchor the African-American Community Service Agency, including Roots Community Health Clinics, Ujima Adult and Family Services, and retail, community, and commercial spaces.

Located at 2001 The Alameda in San Jose, the AACC project site is currently home to Momentum for Mental Health in the Alameda West Urban Village. Nearby amenities include Santa Clara University, grocery stores, parks, and community health centers within a ½ mile. Excellent public transit access is provided by VTA Bus 22 and the Santa Clara Transit Center, connecting residents to the Bay Area via Caltrain and soon via BART. The site is also easily accessible by car via I-880.

Building Description

Leading Green Affordable Housing at AACC

Our housing partner is a recognized leader in creating green, affordable housing and like our housing partner other new construction projects, the African American Cultural Center Project will be designed as a LEED Platinum project. In addition to sustainable building strategies such as selecting healthy building materials, incorporating water and energy efficient measures, and providing each household with free Eco Passes, our housing partner will seek out innovative new technologies to showcase in this signature building.

Project Housing

Integrated Health and Housing

We expect to serve families and individuals eligible for permanent supportive housing as well as low-income families and individuals earning below 60% AMI. While a specific unit count has not been determined yet, our housing partner has experience building and managing as few as 35 units of supportive housing to as many as 135 units. Unit mixes for permanent supportive housing and family housing include Studios, 1Br and 2Br. Residents will have easy access to the on-site health clinic as well as supportive services facilities depending on the population.

Contact us

Have Your Voice Heard!

Other Ways to Connect:

(408) 561-1007

Walter Wilson Developer and Senior Project Supervisor

1900 The Alameda Suite 500, San Jose, Ca 95126

Office Hours Monday Wednesday and Friday - 10AM to 3PM. Closed between 12PM and 1 PM. Tuesday and Thursday - Closed.