Ifi Heritage Center, Inc.

  WHO WE ARE

   Ifi (pronounced “E-Fay”, Beautiful Culture   in Zulu) Heritage Center Inc. is a 501(c)3   certified tax-exempt charitable  organization striving to preserve authentic   community and cultural history. We are inspiring people to celebrate their heritage and culture through diverse performing arts, educational programs and   community outreach initiatives. Our passion highlights the significance of cultural preservation and community inclusion, making us an impactful and   contributing   organization to the town of Wimauma and the Tampa Bay area.

OUR MISSION

Ifi Heritage Center will lift up and empower black and indigenous people of color through authentic history,
performing arts, cultural exhibits, education and community outreach initiatives.

OUR VISION

 Our vision is to preserve and celebrate the rich, authentic cultural history of Wimauma and the wider Tampa Bay area for future generations. The Center will serve the community by housing a Performing Arts Theater, Exhibit Gallery, Ancestry and Biblical Research Library. The aim is to develop a superior yet comfortable entertainment destination for live music of different genres, plays, and other performing arts. The Center will display cultural and thought provoking creations from students, local, and non-local artists in its gallery. The Heritage Center’s library will be a space for scholarly ancestry and biblical research, providing a vibrant atmosphere for cultural exchange and community engagement.