Los Angeles · 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Restoring Wellness. Uplifting Community. Honoring Legacy.

The Sankofa Institute is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting seniors through programs and events that promote wellness, financial literacy, mental health, and joy.

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About Sankofa

The Sankofa Institute is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that generates programs and events to celebrate and support seniors.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax-exempt nonprofit organization

Los Angeles Community based

5 Programs More coming soon

Board Members Valerie Evans
Rev. Zedar Broadous
Nycal Anthony-Townsend
Wahid G. Boctor

Meaning of Sankofa Sankofa's literal translation is “it’s not too late to go back and fetch what we have forgotten.”

Programs

Our Five Programs

More coming soon.

Sankofa Fun Club

Social experiences, activities, and gatherings created to bring seniors together through connection, laughter, and joy.

Sankofa House

A welcoming community-centered space designed to support seniors with resources, meaningful engagement, and belonging.

Sankofa Angels

Volunteer-powered support that connects caring people with opportunities to serve, assist, and uplift our senior community.

Friends of Sankofa

A growing network of community members and supporters helping strengthen Sankofa's mission, programs, and reach.

Aging Well

Programming centered on movement, mindfulness, mental health, wellness, and the tools seniors need to thrive as they age.

Volunteer With Sankofa

Become an Angel

We’re currently seeking volunteers with skills in:

Exercise Instructors

Gardening

Servers

Decorations

Food Stylist

Tablescape

Artist

Florist

Transportation

Greeters

Maintenance

Registration

Bartenders

Grant Writers

Content

Managers

Photographers

Admin Persons

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Help Sustain Us

Across our communities, elder adults (especially Black women) have carried generations with strength and grace, yet often face isolation, limited resources, and health challenges.

At Sankofa Institute, we honor their legacy by offering free and low-cost programs rooted in movement, mindfulness, connection, and celebration.

Older adults celebrating together at a community gathering

infinite gratitude

With your support, we can keep our doors open, our programs growing, and our seniors thriving.

Your tax-deductible gift helps us nourish the lives of those who’ve paved the way and ensures Sankofa remains a space of joy, dignity, and healing.