1 Fill the form
Complete the membership form below — it takes just a few minutes. Your application tells us who you are and where you want to contribute.
Membership
Become an active member of Umoja 243.
Welcome to UMOJA 243 — the community of Congolese in Upstate New York, founded on unity, solidarity, mutual aid, networking, and the celebration of our culture. By joining, you become part of a family committed to supporting one another in happy moments and difficult ones, while building together a strong, structured, and impactful community.
2 Pay the admission fee
Membership becomes effective once the admission fee is paid. Send it via Zelle or Cash App to Maman Clarisse, VP Finance: 315 640 58 28.
3 Get your welcome kit
Your admission fee includes the official UMOJA 243 hoodie and the official UMOJA 243 scarf — wear them proudly.
Why join
What membership gives you.
🤝 Happy moments
Community support and assistance for weddings, births, graduations, and family celebrations.
🤍 Difficult moments
Moral, human, and organizational support in times of bereavement, illness, and hardship.
🌐 Network
Networking, exchanges, collaboration, and community activities across Upstate New York.
"Seul on va vite, ensemble on va loin." — Alone we go fast, together we go far.
Application
Fill in your membership form.
By completing this form, you express your wish to be part of a united community, rooted in solidarity and looking to the future.
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