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African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA)

A Philadelphia nonprofit that offers community services, including immigration and legal help, health checks, workforce and construction training, digital skills classes, and youth workshops.

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What they do

Take a class or training, use a legal, benefits, or health service, or join the monthly Wellness check-in on Zoom. Some programs are free, and the site gives no price for most others.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

The monthly Wellness check-in is held on Zoom on Wednesday evenings, 5 to 6:30 pm Eastern. Trainings and workshops run as cohorts or on dates posted on the site.

Days
Wednesday
Times
Evening

Main office

Address
5530 Chester Avenue
Part of the city
University Southwest

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Call (215) 729-8225 to ask which program fits you, or join the monthly Wednesday evening Zoom Wellness check-in..

What to expect

The Wellness check-in is an online session on Zoom that runs an hour and a half on a Wednesday evening, once a month. Each month covers a different health or life topic. For legal, benefits, or health services, the site does not describe a first visit, so ask the office what happens next.

Tips for your first visit

  • Call ahead, since the site does not list office hours.
  • For Zoom check-ins, read the newest post, because the meeting ID or QR code changes from month to month.
  • Ask what to bring for legal or benefits help, since the site does not say.
  • Ask about cost before you sign up, since most programs do not list a price.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Services are open to residents regardless of background, and the site lists a phone line, an email, and a contact form. It does not say whether beginners get extra help, and office hours are not listed..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Some services are free, including some health screenings and skills training. The site gives no price for most other programs. Legal help is offered pro bono or at a reduced fee.
How often
About once a month

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
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  • acanaus.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Cost, Location, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life, First step, Audience
  • acanaus.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Cost, First step
  • acanaus.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Cost, Audience, First step
  • acanaus.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Status, Location, Contacts, Cost, First step

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