The Umoja Mentoring Program was created by BAAFSSO to provide support for new freshman and new transfer students of African descent at New Jersey City University.  In September 2002, another component was created to provide mentoring and support for students at the University Charter High School.  Students are provided a professional mentor, workshops with on/off campus educational and cultural activities.

Mentors who volunteer for the program have contact with their assigned mentees 2 to 4 times a month, attend an orientation and are committed to attending some of the activities for the academic year.

Umoja Coordinator
Monica Almonor (201-200-3263)

Co-coordinator


Umoja Trust Members
Keisha Terry
Jackie Pagan

2008 Calendar

coming soon

Umoja 'Pruned Roses' Poetry Books

- book 2005
- book 2004
- book 2005
- book 2006
- book 2007

- Umoja Artisan Workshop: Web Design project - 2006
-Umoja Artisan Workshop: Web Design project - 2007

Event Photos

Umoja College Component

- 2005 BAAFSSO New Student Welcome -PHOTOS
- 2005 Umoja Holiday Party-PHOTOS

Umoja High School Component

- 2005 Meet and Greet Luncheon-PHOTOS
- 2005 Umoja Holiday Party-PHOTOS
- 2005 End of the Year Program-PHOTOS