HAPPY 62nd ANNIVERSARY JAMAICA
New York City: Recap-"THE PEOPLE'S BALL" Congratulates our 2023 Honorees
WHO WE ARE
WE ARE THE FACE OF MANY, BUT WE ARE ONE! WE ARE THE IMAGE OF EXCELLENCE!
The Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc., (JIFI~NYC)is 501(c)(3) accredited not-for-profit/NGO and was formed and created to advocate for women and families in crisis situations, underserved communities, and amateur youth athlete's from Jamaica playing sports in the U.S. To this end, JIFI~NYC stages several annual fundraising events to aide and assist with not just raising funds for our charities but also help to bring awareness to those charities that are at the forefront championing for our people and our country. The annual "Jamaican Independence Ball" is one of our most highly anticipated fundraising event in the Northeast region of the United States. Net proceeds from our fundraising initiatives go to supporting our charities.
We aspire to be a positive force in the lives of people who are the most underserved among us. We support philanthropic organizations and communities that address issues related to our cause and mission. JIFI~NYC fundraises on behalf of a diverse array of public charities dedicated to the betterment of our diaspora at home in Jamaica and here in New York, as well as our global community.
DONATIONS TO CHARITIES:
- 2022 Charities: Safe Horizon | Mustard Seed | Rose Town Foundation | Karen's Club
- 2023 Charities: Union of Jamaican Alumni Association (USA) Inc.) | Team Jamaica Bickle, Inc. | Lions Clubs International (Kingston, Jamaica)
- 2024 WIN (Women In Need) www.winnyc.org
- All executives, directors, and committee members are volunteers .
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*SAVE THE DATE* FOR THE 63RD JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ~of ~*THE OFFICIAL PEOPLE'S BALL* 2025~
Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.
Commemorating
Jamaica’s Sixty-Third (63rd) Independence
GRAND BLACK-TIE BALL
Save The Date:
Saturday, August 09, 2025
Where:
Terrace On The Park
52-11 111st Street
Queens, NY 11368
(Near LaGuardia Airport)
Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dinner, Awards & Dancing
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER & HONOREE
To Be Named Soon
Honorees
To Be Named Soon
Featured Artists:
To Be Named Soon
Music By:
To Be Confirmed Soon
Mistress of Ceremony:
To be Confirmed Soon
Master of Ceremony
To Be Confirmed Soon
Attire: *Black-Tie* and Patriotic
~SAVE THE DATE~~ SATURDAY, 9th AUGUST 2025~