HAPPY 63rd ANNIVERSARY JAMAICA
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. All executives, directors, and committee members are volunteers
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 , UJAA, USA and Team Jamaica Bickle, Inc.
- 2025 VCB AND UJAA
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*SAVE THE DATE* FOR THE 64th JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ~of ~*THE OFFICIAL PEOPLE'S BALL* 2026~
Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.
Commemorating
Jamaica’s Sixty-Fourth (64th) Independence
GRAND BLACK-TIE BALL
Save The Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Where:
Terrace On The Park
52-11 111th Street
Corona (Queens), NY 11368
(Near LaGuardia Airport & Citified)
Cocktail Reception and Fashion Show
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.
Music By:
DJ Roy of Road International
Master of Ceremony
Mr. Lyndon Taylor
Attire: *Black-Tie* and Patriotic
~SAVE THE DATE~~ SATURDAY, 8th AUGUST 2026~
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 HONOREES: SKA AMBASSADOR ALPHANSO CASTRO, CHRIS MARTIN, JAMES HAYNES | MUSIC BY New York's own DJ ROY | TRUE TRIBUTE BAND
New York City: 2023 ~Recap-"THE PEOPLE'S BALL" Celebrating Jamaica's 61st Independence --Congratulates our Honorees
Please Join Us April 18, 2026 For Our Brunch
Please Join Us Saturday, April 18, 2026 For Our 5th Annual Women In Power Brunch At The Famous Fushimi Japanese Restaurant