{"id":74,"date":"2026-04-23T03:20:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pittafricans.org\/wordpress\/index.php\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T19:01:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:01:31","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pittafricans.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"74\" class=\"elementor elementor-74\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54768fda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54768fda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3dbfd8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b3dbfd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43831e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43831e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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From dealing with the region's changing four seasons to managing culture shock, these young men and women face many challenges. Families back home sometimes put up their entire life savings to give a child a chance at a better education in America. At PAAPO, many of our members have stories of similar experiences. We understand the challenges and know the financial commitment our families make to see us through college. Our members believe in giving back. As part of our annual Scholarship Drive this year, we will give back to a few of the most deserving of our young brothers and sisters from Africa. Our gift may be small, but be meaningful. it will show that as Africans and friends of Africa, we do care. The financial donations a few students receive will go to defray the cost of books or meals. 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