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African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. Announces 2025 Giving Tuesday Campaign
African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. Announces 2025 Giving Tuesday Campaign

New York, New York: November 2025 the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. (AASBF) proudly announces its 2025 Giving Tuesday Campaign, calling on community members, philanthropic partners, and supporters across the nation to help expand access to resources and capital for African American–owned small businesses. Giving Tuesday this year is December 12th, 2025.
Giving Tuesday—recognized globally as a day to inspire generosity—offers a powerful opportunity to invest in the success of small business owners who continue to fuel the economic, cultural, and social development of local communities. This year, AASBF aims to raise critical funds to expand entrepreneurial training, increase financial literacy programming, and support access to capital for emerging and established business owners throughout New York State and beyond.
“Giving Tuesday represents the power of collective action,” said Phil Andrews, President of the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. “When you support our Foundation, you are directly helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, create jobs, and strengthen our communities for generations to come.”
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FOUNDATION MISSION: The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. is committed to strengthening communities by closing opportunity gaps and creating equitable pathways to economic empowerment. Through innovative programming, strategic partnerships, and financial support, AASBF works to ensure that small business owners have the tools and resources they need to grow, scale, and thrive.
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WHY GIVING TUESDAY MATTERS: Across the nation, minority-owned businesses continue to face structural and financial barriers that restrict growth and limit opportunities. Contributions raised during Giving Tuesday will support:
• Entrepreneurial Training Programs
• Financial Literacy Workshops
• Business Development & Coaching
• Access-to-Capital Support
• Technology & Capacity-Building Tools

HOW TO PARTICIPATE” Supporters are encouraged to join the movement by making a tax-deductible donation on Giving Tuesday.
Donate Online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/annual-fundraising-campaign-to-empower-the-african-american-community

Other ways to participate include: • Sharing the Foundation’s mission on social media
• Encouraging family, friends, and colleagues to give • Sponsoring business-support programming
Every contribution—large or small—helps ensure entrepreneurs receive vital assistance.
ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS FOUNDATION, INC. - The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses start, grow, and scale. Through targeted programming and partnerships, the Foundation promotes entrepreneurship, financial readiness, capacity building, and equitable access to resources. The organization remains committed to expanding economic power within the communities it serves.