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The Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc. is 501c(3) accredited and was established in 2017 primarily to manage the annual celebratory activities for Jamaica’s independence in the NE region of the United States.

Proceeds raised from that and future year’s events will support the following charities:

• Jamaica 55 Legacy Project/Woman Inc.
• The Garvey School

JIFI is a non-profit corporation recognized by the State of New York.  All directors and executives are volunteers and all net proceeds go to charity. 

Jamaica Independence Gala Former and Present Committee Members 

Julie A. Brooks - President

Trudy   Deans  - Honorary Chair   (Former)

Normadelle   Rose  -  Gala Chair    (Former) 

Joy  Crichlow  - Steering Committee     (Former)

Aretha Blake  - Steering Committee     

Irwine  Clare, Sr.  - Steering Committee     (Former)

Ann-Marie  Grant  - Steering Committee     (Former)

Richard Lue  - Steering Committee     

George Patsalos  - Steering Committee     (Former)

Marcia  Skyers  James  - Steering Committee  (Former)

Paulette  Willoughby  -  Steering Committee  (Former)

Marie Walker - Advisor      (In Loving memory of our Advisor who rested with the angels July 2019)

This is a presentation of the Jamaica Independence Foundation Inc. and produced by VIP Connected Entertainment Group of Companies.

The Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc 

& The Jamaica Tourist Board

Under the Distinguished Patronage 

Of The (Former) Consul General of Jamaica 

Honourable Trudy Deans   

Request the pleasure of your company at the Grand Independence Gala    

Commemorating

Jamaica’s Fifty-Eight Anniversary of Independence 2020

Guest of Honor

To be Announced 

Save the date!

Saturday, August  2020

Hosts coming soon! 

Proposed  Venue (TBC) The Grand Ballroom

New York Hilton

1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019

Cocktail Reception:  6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Silent Auction: 6:30 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m.

Dinner, Awards & Dancing: 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Featured Artist to Be confirmed at later date. 

          Black Tie Required

Jamaica 55 Legacy Project/Woman Inc.

The only crisis center for women in Jamaica who are victims of rape, incest, domestic violence and sexual harassment is operated by Woman Incorporated (Woman Inc.), a registered charitable organization offering counselling, referral services and a 24 hour hotline. The Crisis Centre also offers short-term shelter to battered women.

The Government of Jamaica is committed to the establishment of a minimum of three regional emergency shelters to provide a safe space and a comprehensive program of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence for a longer period of time to facilitate their rehabilitation and self-sufficiency. The long-term goal is to establish at least one center for each of Jamaica’s fourteen parishes. www.mcges.gov.jm

The Garvey School

Named after Jamaica’s first national hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey to immortalize the philosophy of education and economic dependence, The Garvey School is a private co-educational institution which utilizes traditional and progressive teaching strategies.  The school prides itself on its ability to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where students are encouraged to take intellectual risks.  Instilled in each child is a sense of community and ethical duty.  Students are encouraged to express excellence through academic achievement, but are also charged to use their specific attributes to create change. www.garveyschool.org

 JIFINYC is a 501 (c) (3) entity; all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of state and federal laws. Mail to: Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.,

P.O. Box 312493, Jamaica, (Queens),  New York, NY 11432