Organization: African American Mutual Assistance Network, Inc-(AAMAN) was founded by Mr. Cecil Adams and Co-founded by Mrs. Valjean Adams on May 15, 2003 and received it's Certificate of Incorporation on April 5, 2006 and received its 501 (c) 3 tax-exempted status in June 2006, Tax ID 87-0722089.

Equal Opportunity: From our conception, our nonprofit organization was founded to address the needs of African Americans and low-income families of color in the community, but quickly evolved to encompass the needs of whoever might be in need. Hopelessness, poverty and illiteracy have no ethnicity preference. People in need, are people in need and we feel compelled to help them.

Mission: AAMAN is committed to giving at-risk children of low-income families and special needs children the resources to realize the possibility of a successful and productive life. We believe the quality of the investment we make in them and their families will help to positively shape their future. These children represent the promise of accomplishing great things and deserve every opportunity to fulfill that promise without restrictions. AAMAN inspires children to learn, adults to teach and communities to move forward together.

Cosalet Adams: Resident Agent Long Beach, CA
Dwayne Adams: Sergeant At-Arms Sioux Falls, SD
Juvirn Adams: Youth Services Ypsident, MI
Tiffany Adams: Resident Agent Ypsilanti, MI
Valjean Adams: COO and Co-Founder Secretary/Treasurer

Elverta Boone: Board President Henderson, NV
Karen Greene: Community Outreach La Crosse, WI
James Puz: Vice President Winona, MN
Bryaun Ka'Ren Proby: Young Adult Services Long Beach, CA
Marcus Tyler: Community Outreach Winona, MN

The Clara Fields Multicultural Literacy Program's goal is to teach preschoolers who are at great risk of academic failure to read prolifically by the time they enter kindergarten. Our program teaches literacy on the broad base of phonological awareness and therefore, covers all the components of reading, laying a strong foundation on which to build literacy skills. 45% of the Nation's children are at great risk of educational failure because of their lack of literacy skills. We are servicing the Children of La Crosse County that make up part of that 45%. Our program services pre-k to 2nd grade children. All children are welcomed! Executive Director, Valjean Adams. Visit C.F.M.L.P.

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The River Valley Cross-cultural Adoption Support Group's Goal is to create activities throughout the year with interaction between all ethnic groups to share cultures, experiences and concerns. In our efforts to assist families with cross-cultural adopted children, to interact with each other and encourage cross-cultural sharing with indigenous children and families, AAMAN established the River Valley Cross-cultural Adoption Support Group on February 21, 2009. We now have annual Retreats in Rushford, MN at AAMAN's Foundation Member, Donna Buckbee's lovely "Tarantula Arms" to welcome new families, share differences and encourage the moving of children out of foster care and into permanent adoptive homes. Visit R.V.C.A.S.G. to view the site and read their stories.  Come to our Annual Retreat and share your views & concerns, plan events, meet other adopted families, potlucks, and lots of adventure all on over 43 acres.

AAMAN's CEO/Founder, Cecil Adams and wife-Co-founder, Valjean Adams are committed to the principles and practice of Equality and values the diversity of the local population. We want our services, facilities and resources to be accessible and useful to every citizen regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religious belief, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other individual characteristic, which may unfairly affect a person's opportunities in life. Val and I think that everyone needs to remember that sometimes people make excuses why certain adults and students aren't successful. But all adults and students can be a success with the right strategies and support systems in place. Thanks to our Members and especially the donors and supporters below, AAMAN was able to implement these strategies!

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In September 2010 Executive  Director Valjean Adams-(Center) with husband Cecil Adams-(Left) receives their $3,150.00 Pepsi  Refresh Project Grant Check from Sales Manager Steve Berg-(Right) with Pepsi-Cola La Crosse to  purchase workbooks and educational materials for at-risk, special needs and low income children enrolled in their Clara Fields Multicultural Literacy  Program.  Thank you Pepsi!

On July 1, 2011 the Great Rivers United Way awarded AAMAN a $1,000.00 Venture Grant for the purchase of a Young Explorer Computer Center. Thank you United Way!

In May 2011 AAMAN was awarded a $6,316.00 Grant for our Literacy Program from the La Crosse Community Foundation. Thank You!

In July 2010 and on July 15, 2011 AAMAN's Clara Fields Multicultural Literacy Program receive Target  Corporation's Community Relations $2,000.00 Grant, bring the Grant total to $4,000.00! Reading is essential to a child's learning process. That's why Target awards grants to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations to support programs such as after-school reading events and weekend book clubs. Together we're fostering a love of reading and encouraging children, preschool through second grade, to read together with their families. Thank you Target!

In March 2011 Walmart's Onalaska Store presented AAMAN with a $40.00 Gift Card to purchase items on our "Wish List." Thank you!

December 22, 2010 the Children's Miracle Network-(CMN),Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation has awarded AAMAN's Clara Fields Multicultural Literacy Program a $1,000.00 Grant. Both parents and kids are creating a Special Thank You for the Steering Committee. The grant helped our gifted readers to own their favorite book and the       purchase of books for our library. Thank you CMN!

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Members of Wisconsin Literacy
Listed in America's Literacy Directory
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Partnership with La Crosse County Human Services
Partnership with Family Resources of La Crosse
Supporter Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction