THEN &
NOW
Though many black benevolent societies ended due to internal conflict or lack of funding, there are still a few of these organizations that are still standing. Below is a brief list of notable societies who continue to make an impact on black communities around the nation.
Sponsor a several develoment opportunites for kids and adults in surrounding communities including "Building Minds of Leaders, which is an initiative that engages the youth in Civic and Social Entrepreneur. Working with socially and economically disadvantage inner city African American youth males with Social skills, Life Skills, Conflict Resolutions and Career Development through music and mathematics." (BMOL.com) It also offers the Creative Industry LabIs - "a career academy in educating and teaching inner city youth about the industry that drive New Orleans Economy. From Hollywood South, to Bio-Medical, to Hospitality and Professional Sciences these are where the BMOL looks to train and offer Job training and job placement to youth." (BMOL.com)
Sponsor scholarship programs, youth summer computer literacy camps, help for children with special needs and community service activities. (ibpoew.org)