HELLO, FROM THE MAC FOUNDATION
The MAC FOUNDATION
Founded in 2021, the MAC Foundation is organized as a 501(c)(3) corporation exclusively for charitable, educational, and cultural purposes in the state of Nebraska.
The Foundation provides a mechanism to establish, administer and finance programs that enhance the robust African and African American communities’ crucial needs, in line with the goals of the Midlands African Chamber.
Mission: MAC Foundation’s mission is to connect, empower and elevate underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Vision: MAC Foundation believes in empowering, connecting and elevating underserved entrepreneurs and promoting cultural awareness, diversity, equity and inclusion.
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All benefits, programs, and events of the Foundation are designed to give businesses the opportunity to make or save money, acquire knowledge and skills to help grow a network of successful entrepreneurs.
MAC Foundation Programs
SUIT UP BY MAC
The mission of the Midlands African Chamber’s Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation.
This program is designed to create opportunities for teens and young adults in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant, and refugee communities so as to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
We aim to reframe their vision of a future away from gang activity, violence, crimes, and drugs. This program is a pathway to helping young people envision how they can achieve a positive and prosperous life, by investing in themselves and their business ideas.
RISING CEOs
Rising CEOs is a Leadership and Entrepreneurship program that is made possible by grants from the Omaha Community Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, and Weitz Foundation.
The program's goal is to foster entrepreneurial spirit, technology, and leadership skills among at-risk young black and brown girls and boys, between the ages of 14 to 19 years. It is designed to create opportunities for teens in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant and refugee communities so to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
We aim to reframe their vision of a future away from crimes, gangs activity, and drugs. This program is a pathway to helping young people envision how they can achieve a positive and prosperous life by investing in themselves and their business ideas.
MAC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The MAC Foundation Scholarships have been established to assist Black, refugee, and immigrant high school seniors and college students studying Accounting, Finance, Law, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We are pleased to announce the MAC Foundation Scholarship application is open to applicants.
We recognize the financial pressure that students frequently experience, and our scholarships program aims to ease some of that burden. Our scholarships are intended to help deserving students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies and a passion for their chosen disciplines. We provide $1,000 one-time scholarships that can be utilized for tuition and books.
Umoja Forum™
The MAC Foundation’s Umoja Forum™ program aims to bridge the gap between African American and African immigrant communities. Launched in July 2022, the initiative fosters cross-cultural dialogue and economic empowerment through community forums, workshops, trade events, service projects, healthcare advocacy, and youth leadership programs. By providing platforms for discussion, education, business networking, and volunteer efforts, Umoja Forum™ seeks to build a unified, inclusive community and create lasting global connections. We invite you to connect, learn, and drive positive change while building stronger global and local ties
THE MAC FOUNDATION
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ABOUT THE MAC FOUNDATION
Founded in 2020, the MAC Foundation is an organization that exists to enhance the robust African and African American business climate in Nebraska, across the Midwest and nationwide. All benefits, programs, and events of the Foundation are designed to give businesses the opportunity to make or save money, acquire knowledge and skills to help grow a network of successful entrepreneurs.
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: MAC Foundation’s mission is to connect, empower and elevate underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Vision: MAC Foundation believes in empowering, connecting and elevating underserved entrepreneurs and promoting cultural awareness, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Values: Equal economic opportunity for all.
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All benefits, programs, and events of the Foundation are designed to give businesses the opportunity to make or save money, acquire knowledge and skills to help grow a network of successful entrepreneurs.