HAPPY 64th ANNIVERSARY JAMAICA | Resilient and Strong!
New York City: "THE PEOPLE'S BALL" Congratulates our 2023 Honorees
Happy 45th Anniversary
To Our Sponsor, "Caribbean Food Delight"
Thanks to all our Sponsors and Supporters!
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED!
- CORPORATE TABLE (Seat 10)
(Meet and Greet with our Keynote Speaker and Entertainers, 3 autographed copies of Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan's best seller Book, 2 minutes presentation on stage of your company's products and/or services, banner prominently displayed at the event, 1 inside page write up and logo of your organization and more).
- ROCK STEADY TABLE ()*(Seat 10)
(Group photo with our performers, and special invited guests; special 61st edition gifts for all; VIP seating near the stage; special acknowledgment by one of our hosts, one (1) member of your group to present in one of our award categories).
- 1960's TABLE ()* (Seat 10)
(Table fully decorated in a 1960's theme (go back in time with memorable sights of the 60's era). A member of your group to present in one of our award categories plus gift bags for all members).
- VIP TABLE () * (Seat 8)
(All members names will be published in our Special 61st Independence edition Journal under Happy Birthday Jamaica Greeting; gift bags for all guests; acknowledgement of your table by one of our hosts).
Included: Cocktail, Silent auction, Dinner, Awards and Dancing!
WHO WE ARE
WE ARE THE FACE OF MANY, BUT WE ARE ONE! WE ARE THE IMAGE OF GREATNESS!
The Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc., is 501(c)(3) accredited not-for-profit/NGO and was formed and created to advocate for women in crisis situations, underserved communities and amateur 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 to also help 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 t 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 near and in Jamaica. JIFI~NYC's mission is to support philanthropic organizations and communities here in the U.S. and Jamaica that address issues related to women in crisis situations, while advocating for women's mental health, underserved communities, and amateur athletes from Jamaica playing sports in the U.S. , and abroad. JIFI~NYC fundraises on behalf of a diverse array of public charities dedicated to the betterment of our diaspora at home and here in New York, as well as our global community.
- 2022 Charities: Safe Horizon | Mustard Seed | Rose Town Foundation | Karen's Club
- Our 2023 Charities: Union of Jamaican Alumni Association (USA) Inc.) | Team Jamaica Bickle | Lions Clubs International (Kingston, Jamaica)
- All executives, directors, and committee members are volunteers .
OUR PURPOSE IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US, PLAGUED BY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. ________________________________________________________________________________
SAVE THE DATE FOR JAMAICA 61'ST INDEPENDENCE ~THE PEOPLE'S BALL ~
Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.
Commemorating
Jamaica’s Sixty First (61st) Independence
GRAND BLACK-TIE BALL
Save The Date:
Saturday, August 05, 2023
Where:
Terrace On The Park
52-11 111st Street
Queens, NY 11368
(Near LaGuardia Airport)
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. - 12:00 a.m.
Honorary Patron & Guest Speaker
Amb., Dr. Basil K. Bryan, O.D.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, PhD
Featured Artists:
Tommy Cowan
Stranger Cole
(backed by True Tribute Allstar band)
Music By:
Deejay Roy of
Road International
Mistress of Ceremony:
Juliet "JulieMango" Bodley
Attire: *Black-Tie*
HELP SUPPORT OUR CAUSE AND 2023 Charities
TEAM JAMAICA BICKLE
https://www.teamjamaicabickle.org/
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
UNION OF JAMAICAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (USA) Inc.
Happy 45th Anniversary
To Our Sponsor, "Caribbean Food Delight"
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR VPRECORDS.COM
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