support LA wildfire relief efforts
Join us in standing with our community members impacted by the recent wildfires.
We are accepting digital gift cards. Please email gift cards to VCIA818@gmail.com.
For Cash Donations you can Zelle us at Zawadi818@gmail.com or please click the link below:
We are accepting digital gift cards. Please email gift cards to VCIA818@gmail.com.
For Cash Donations you can Zelle us at Zawadi818@gmail.com or please click the link below:
Welcome to Zawadi
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Year at a glance
Zawadi Cultural Collective in conjunction with Black In The Valley have variety of social and educational programs planned for the 24/25 year. Here's a list of events. Please check back for updates on times and locations:
- COMMUNITY GIVEBACK WEEKEND
7242 Owensmouth Ave
Canoga Park, CA. 91303
Friday Feb. 21, 2025
Community Giveback Store: 6pm - 8pm
Clothing! Houseware! Toiletries! All free and open to the community! The giveback store will be open all weekend providing much needed clothing, accessories and other items free. Whether you have been affected by the wildfires or just in need of a few items, the Community Giveback store is open for your use.All are welcome. Registration is not mandatory but registered guests will be priority.
https://tinyurl.com/VCIASHOP2025
GIVEAWAY REGISTRATION
Career Day: 6pm - 8pm
Bring your kids out for an interactive experience with Black professionals showcasing their various careers. This hands-on experience will open up their minds to some careers that they might not have ever thought of. All are welcome. Registration is not mandatory but recommended.
https://forms.gle/MBJzjJCPZKL5Ln3T9
GIVEAWAY REGISTRATION
Saturday Feb. 22, 2025
Giveback Store: 2pm - 8pm
Open all day
Business Mixer: 6pm - 8pm
In partnership with Bob Blumenfield’s office, we invite you to join us for our annual Black Business Mixer. Light refreshments and giveaways. To register:
https://forms.gle/LVekcqCP3rWgbM9V7
Sunday Feb. 23, 2025
Giveback Store: 2pm - 5pm
Open all day
Community Rally: 2pm - 5pm
We will close out our Black Weekend with a rally to celebrate people in our community and our culture. We will march and sing and show the community that there are BLACK people IN THE VALLEY. To register:
https://forms.gle/DnF3GfxX1oq7bnab6
In order for us to offer this to the community all weekend, we will need LOTS of HELP. Please sign up for any time slots you are available for.
https://tinyurl.com/VCIAREGISTRATION2025
GIVEAWAY VOLUNTEERS
- WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TEA
5000 Colfax Ave
Valley Village, CA 91601
March 9, 2025
1p - 4p
Mothers and daughters, sisters and friends join us as we honor their womanhood with a decadent yet traditional tea party. A sampling of various teas will be served with a variety of tasty desserts.
- KIDPRENUER PROGRAM
May 31, 2025
12p - 4p
This four-hour intensive program is designed to harness the entrepreneurial spirit of our youth. During this program we will discuss all the elements of creating and operating a business. Topics include but not limited to, marketing, product development, operating cost, branding, presentation and legalization of a business. Mentors and guest speakers will give guidance to the youth as they are given all the tools to create their own business
- BLACK PROM
June 12, 2025
7p - 11p
Celebrating all high school students with a festive night of partying and socializing.
- 8TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
June 14, 2025
1p - 6p
Our 8th annual Juneteenth Celebration. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs and the family for a celebration "family reunion" style. Enjoy performers and music while shopping at one of over 100 vendors at our marketplace. Grab you something to eat from one of our food vendors or participate in one of our interactive games. We will be honoring our community leaders, volunteers and student graduates. It’s a day of fun that you wouldn't want to miss.
Stay tuned to this site for more information about these and other events sponsored by Zawadi Cultural Collective.
about us
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SHANIA ACCIUS
Actress, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Shania Accius is founder and CEO of Zawadi. Recognized for her unwavering commitment to art, women’s empowerment and community reform; for over 10 years, Shania has developed social action programs for the community. From the creation of a weekly food distribution service, the Zawadi Scouts, a Girl Scout troop specifically for girls of color, to Zawadi Leadership Initiative, a leadership program for boys, Shania has focused on programs that uplift and enrich the economic and social development of our community.
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KEITH PASCHALL
With 20 years of experience producing television and film, Keith brings a unique vision to his role as Zawadi's CFO. He began his career at BET where he climbed the ranks to becoming one of the youngest senior managers within the company. He then took his expertise to Los Angeles where he began a production company with famed music video director Bille Woodruff. He then started to work in the reality world. Producing a number of hit programs such as The Amazing Race, Married at First Sight and Dr. Pimple Popper. Keith uses his managerial and accounting skills to successfully oversee all of the active projects created by Zawadi.
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PROGRAMS
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WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT VISION BOARD PARTY
A women’s empowerment event held in January designed to promote self-love and self-care to women. In addition to the vision board component the program features guest speakers, a panel discussion, a product swap, giveaways and other services geared to relaxation of the mind and body.
Juneteenth Community Celebration
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An event to commemorate the emancipation from
slavery on June 19th, 1865. Geared towards bringing together the African American Valley community for an afternoon of fellowship and fun. The event features music, family activities, sports, water play, a book fair, an essay scholarship program, vendors and a Kidpreneur Korner. |
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ZAWADI LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
A leadership program for boys and girls of color. Lead by prominent men and women in the community, this program is designed to give youth the tools that they need to become productive leaders in society. Each year the program is centered on a theme that is supported by a number of activities and guest speakers.
BLACK IN THE VALLEY MARKETPLACE
A quarterly marketplace designed to support the community
while building financial security for small businesses in the
area. The Marketplace is held every March, June, September
and December. It features over 50 local vendors showcasing
their products and services to the public.
while building financial security for small businesses in the
area. The Marketplace is held every March, June, September
and December. It features over 50 local vendors showcasing
their products and services to the public.
KIDPRENEUR BUSINESS ACADEMY
A 4 hour program designed to foster the creativity and entrepreneurial spirt in today's youth. A team of business professionals will guide our young entrepreneurs through the steps needed to become business owners. They will take their ideal from concept to realization, completing the necessary paperwork required to start a business and launching their business at our Juneteenth Community Celebration.
Zawadi food distribution
A weekly Food Distribution service designed to provide
underserved communities of the San Fernando Valley
access to good quality food. It's held every Saturday
morning from 10am until supplies last. Meats, produce,
fish, dairy, bread and prepackaged meals are all made available to the public for free.
Location: Christ Community Church
7911 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA. 91306
underserved communities of the San Fernando Valley
access to good quality food. It's held every Saturday
morning from 10am until supplies last. Meats, produce,
fish, dairy, bread and prepackaged meals are all made available to the public for free.
Location: Christ Community Church
7911 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA. 91306
Contact us
Please send your inquiries and comments.
Office: 818.925.6904
Office: 818.925.6904