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SAVE * THE * DATE *15TH, AUGUST  2020

Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.™ WELCOMES YOU!

Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.™ WELCOMES YOU! Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.™ WELCOMES YOU! Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.™ WELCOMES YOU! Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.™ WELCOMES YOU!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION BALL TICKETS

Please Join Us For Our 5th Annual "Women In Power" Brunch On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 | Chez Omar French-Caribbean Bistro, NYC

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FUNDRAINSING GALA WITH US IN 2024!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FUNDRAINSING GALA WITH US IN 2024!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FUNDRAINSING GALA WITH US IN 2024!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FUNDRAINSING GALA WITH US IN 2024!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FUNDRAINSING GALA WITH US IN 2024!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE FUNDRAINSING GALA WITH US IN 2024!

Highlight 2024~ "The Official People's Ball" - Celebrating Jamaica's 62nd Independence

    A YEAR IN REVIEW---JIFI~NYC EVENTS RECAP 2024!

    THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING THE BEST PART OF JIFI IN 2024!

    Upcoming Events In 2025!

    The People's Ball AUG 9, 2025

    Women In Power Brunch, MAY 3, 2025

    Women In Power Brunch, MAY 3, 2025

    Celebrating Jamaica's 63rd Independence.

    Women In Power Brunch, MAY 3, 2025

    Women In Power Brunch, MAY 3, 2025

    Women In Power Brunch, MAY 3, 2025

    A Pre-Mother's Day Soiree

    JIFI~NYC 5K Fun/Walk Nov, 2025

    Women In Power Brunch, MAY 3, 2025

    JIFI~NYC 5K Fun/Walk Nov, 2025

    Come Join Us In Prospect Park As We Walk For A Healthy Cause!

    Thank You For Attending Our 3rd Annual Jamaica Independence Ball!

    Thank You For Attending Our 3rd Annual Jamaica Independence Ball!

    Thank You For Attending Our 3rd Annual Jamaica Independence Ball!

    Thank You For Attending Our 3rd Annual Jamaica Independence Ball!

    Thank You For Attending Our 3rd Annual Jamaica Independence Ball!

    Thank You For Attending Our 3rd Annual Jamaica Independence Ball!

    2024 The Official People's Ball Promo!

    COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE PEOPLE'S BALL

    Meet Our 2024 VIP Cast - Sponsors & Honorees!

    Meet Our 2024 VIP Cast - Sponsors & Honorees!

    Meet Our 2024 VIP Cast - Sponsors & Honorees!

    Meet Our 2024 VIP Cast - Sponsors & Honorees!

    Meet Our 2024 VIP Cast - Sponsors & Honorees!

    Meet Our 2024 VIP Cast - Sponsors & Honorees!

    MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

      Venue: "Terrace On The Park" Join Us AUG 9th, 2025-

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      New York City: 2023 ~Recap-"THE PEOPLE'S BALL" Celebrating Jamaica's 63rd Independence --Congratulates our Honorees

      2023 ~ AWARDEES

      Amb., Hon. Dr. Basil K. Bryan, O.D.  (Honorary Patron)

      Morgan Heritage Band 

      Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, PhD (Keynote Speaker)

      Dr. Thomas Cowan pka "Tommy 'Yes Indeed Cowan"

      Wilburn T. Cole pka Stranger Cole 

      Juliet Bodley pka "Julie Mango"

      Roy Walters pka "DJ Roy"

      Garfield Clarke pka "Chef Garfield"

      A World Of Thanks To All Who Attended And Supported The 2024 "WOMEN IN POWER" Brunch! It Was A Sold Out Event With Amazing Honorees And Guest Speak

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      Highlight: 2022 ~ "The People's Ball" Celebrating Jamaica's 60th Diamond Jubilee Fundraising Gala

        2023 The People's Ball Promo

        A BRIGHTER FUTURE

          While the past several years may  conjures words like “challenge”, “hardship”, and “crisis”, there are lessons to be learned that offer optimism, and important perspective as we embark on the future.  As human beings we have a spirit that is capable of withstanding stress, and we are learning how to adapt and adjust day-by-day.  

        WHO WE ARE

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        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    111th Street

        Queens, NY  11368

        (Near LaGuardia Airport & Citified)


        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: 

        DJ Roy of Road International


        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~

         


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        Copyright 2025 - Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.™ (JIFI~NYC) New York ~501(c)(3). All Rights Reserved.  Any unauthorized use of any content on this website without written permission  is prohibited. Contributions to Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc., are tax-deductible to the full  extent permitted by New York State and Federal laws. Our tax ID # is 82-1017618.   



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