HOW TO REQUEST AAHA’s SERVICES
AAHA is a private membership organization whose mission is to perpetuate and preserve culture through traditional and non-traditional holidays, celebrations, and rituals. AAHA has been incorporated since 1989, and since that time has offered cultural/education presentations to thousands. Mama Ayo is our primary cultural presenter, however, in the instance of her non-availability, we collaborate with other storytellers or cultural presenters to fulfill the public’s needs.
AAHA offers a sliding fee arrangement for all of its services, as a public service to ensure that all who are interested in our services will be able to comfortably afford them. AAHA has no corporate or government sponsorship. Our cultural/education services are our primary source of funding. We ask that you consider this, when making your requests.
To request AAHA’s Service:
Email, Mail, or Fax in a request in a short letter, indicating the following:
Name of requestor, address, telephone, and email contact;
State specifically which service you are requesting from AAHA;
State the preferred date of the request and suggest 2-3 optional dates;
State the specific time of the service;
State the location and provide directions;
Indicate the population to be served, how many participants expected, and any noteworthy conditions of concern;
In the case of out-of-town services, indicate travel arrangements and accommodations
Payment:
AAHA attempts to work within the budget of all who request our services and presentations;
All services/presentations have a suggested rate, and within reason of these rates, we ask that the requestor STATE WHAT HONORARIUM THEY CAN OFFER;
In special circumstances, AAHA can WAIVE a portion of fees, but requestor must ask for a waiver of fees and state the reason why they are requesting a waiver;
After a request has been accepted by AAHA, the requestor will need to commit ½ deposit of the agreed upon rate, to lock in the date of the requested service, via PayPal, money order, Money Gram, or mailed-in Check;
Balance of agreed-upon payment will be due at the end of the service in Cash or Money Order
All payments should be made out to:
African American Holiday Association
1311 Opus Avenue
Capitol Heights, Maryland, 20743
_______________________________
AAHA reserves the right to decline any requests, or decline to fulfill the service commitment, if stated conditions of the presentation have been changed, altered, or not represented truthfully, i.e. stated request indicates a small intimate, grass-oots group of 25 but 150 corporate people show up;
AAHA has certain busy seasons, so it is best to schedule services about 2-3 months in advance of February (Black Love Day and Black History Month), June (Juneteenth), and Dec (Kwanzaa), for best date availability;
AAHA offers professional services and is more than willing to provide referrals regarding our services;
We further ask that upon completion of our services that you send us an acknowledgement letter which helps validate our mission.
We look forward to a meeting your needs in the very near future!
Revised Jan. 26, 2023
AAHA is a private membership organization whose mission is to perpetuate and preserve culture through traditional and non-traditional holidays, celebrations, and rituals. AAHA has been incorporated since 1989, and since that time has offered cultural/education presentations to thousands. Mama Ayo is our primary cultural presenter, however, in the instance of her non-availability, we collaborate with other storytellers or cultural presenters to fulfill the public’s needs.
AAHA offers a sliding fee arrangement for all of its services, as a public service to ensure that all who are interested in our services will be able to comfortably afford them. AAHA has no corporate or government sponsorship. Our cultural/education services are our primary source of funding. We ask that you consider this, when making your requests.
To request AAHA’s Service:
Email, Mail, or Fax in a request in a short letter, indicating the following:
Name of requestor, address, telephone, and email contact;
State specifically which service you are requesting from AAHA;
State the preferred date of the request and suggest 2-3 optional dates;
State the specific time of the service;
State the location and provide directions;
Indicate the population to be served, how many participants expected, and any noteworthy conditions of concern;
In the case of out-of-town services, indicate travel arrangements and accommodations
Payment:
AAHA attempts to work within the budget of all who request our services and presentations;
All services/presentations have a suggested rate, and within reason of these rates, we ask that the requestor STATE WHAT HONORARIUM THEY CAN OFFER;
In special circumstances, AAHA can WAIVE a portion of fees, but requestor must ask for a waiver of fees and state the reason why they are requesting a waiver;
After a request has been accepted by AAHA, the requestor will need to commit ½ deposit of the agreed upon rate, to lock in the date of the requested service, via PayPal, money order, Money Gram, or mailed-in Check;
Balance of agreed-upon payment will be due at the end of the service in Cash or Money Order
All payments should be made out to:
African American Holiday Association
1311 Opus Avenue
Capitol Heights, Maryland, 20743
_______________________________
AAHA reserves the right to decline any requests, or decline to fulfill the service commitment, if stated conditions of the presentation have been changed, altered, or not represented truthfully, i.e. stated request indicates a small intimate, grass-oots group of 25 but 150 corporate people show up;
AAHA has certain busy seasons, so it is best to schedule services about 2-3 months in advance of February (Black Love Day and Black History Month), June (Juneteenth), and Dec (Kwanzaa), for best date availability;
AAHA offers professional services and is more than willing to provide referrals regarding our services;
We further ask that upon completion of our services that you send us an acknowledgement letter which helps validate our mission.
We look forward to a meeting your needs in the very near future!
Revised Jan. 26, 2023