Empower Jamaica 2026: Bridging Gaps in Education and Health

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Jamaica Awareness Association of California

The Jamaica Awareness Association of California promotes cultural awareness and community development through educational programs, mission trips, and outreach initiatives, fostering a deeper understanding of Jamaican heritage and supporting local communities.

Join us for our Jamaica Independence Brunch 🇯🇲✨ Celebrate Jamaica&rsquo;s 64th Independence Celebration &nbsp;it&#39;s rich history, music, and flavors while supporting JAAC&rsquo;s work to share Jamaican food and culture across California and &nbsp;provide medical and educational assistance through its annual Mission to Jamaica. Your registration helps fund the Annual Medical and Educational mission trip to Jamaica and support local organizations bringing awareness to the less served communities. &nbsp; Reserve your seat, invite a friend, and be part of this vibrant celebration of Jamaican heritage.

Jamaica Independence Brunch

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Jamaica Awareness Association of California&#39;s annual mission trip. It&#39;s an experience like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission. Your support is invaluable.

2026 Mission Trip

Come dressed in your best spring hat Jamaican style!Enjoy delicious Jamaican food, great music, and support the JAAC&#39;s annual Education and Health mission trips.Lots of Prizes and Surprises in store!

Spring Brunch

36th Annual Spring Caribbean Brunch

Join us on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the beautiful Valencia Country Club for an exciting day of golf and networkingas we raise funds for the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC), Alliance of Jamaican and AmericanHumanitarians (AOJAH) and the Caribbean Cricket Club. 9:00AM&bull; Registration&bull; Putting green&bull; Driving range 10:00AM&bull; Putting clinic&bull; Contest 11:00 PM&bull; Shotgun start&bull; Authentic Jamaican lunch(on course) 5:00 PM&bull; &nbsp;Awards dinner &amp; ceremony&bull; &nbsp;Silent auction&bull; Reggae music &amp; entertainment

Carijam 25th Annual Golf Classic

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1773288609/wysiwyg/csiqv5hlfjxz3xuoojko.jpg" style="width: 682px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 682px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Join us for the Carijam 25th Annual Golf Classic ⛳ Enjoy a day on the course while supporting JAAC&rsquo;s work to share and celebrate Jamaican culture, history, and traditions across California. Your registration helps fund community programs, cultural events, and educational activities that keep Jamaican heritage vibrant for all ages 🇯🇲. Please complete this form to reserve your spot, confirm your team, and select any sponsorship options.

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Jamaica Awareness Association of California&#39;s fundraising event. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Annual Gala

37th Annual Funding Gala

2025 Jamaica Mission Trip

35th Annual Spring Caribbean Brunch

Join us for the Jamaica Awareness Association of California's 36th Annual Fundraiser.  This exciting event will be hosted by Dr. Ryan Wiggan and Dr. Shauna Chin, promising an evening of inspiring speeches, cultural celebrations, and community engagement. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and a silent auction, all while supporting vital educational programs and outreach initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow supporters and contribute to the mission of fostering a stronger bond between Jamaica and the United States of America. Get your tickets now!

Bridging Cultures: JAAC's 36th Annual Fundraising Gala

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JAAC Independence Brunch

We are committed to empowering Jamaica&rsquo;s recovery from Hurricane Melissa by mobilizing compassionate support, restoring vital infrastructure, and uplifting communities with dignity and resilience. Through transparent partnerships and culturally rooted action, we aim to rebuild stronger, safer, and more vibrant Jamaican spaces&mdash;where hope rises with every contribution.

We are committed to empowering Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa by mobilizing compassionate support, restoring vital infrastructure, and uplifting communities with dignity and resilience. Through transparent partnerships and culturally rooted action, we aim to rebuild stronger, safer, and more vibrant Jamaican spaces—where hope rises with every contribution.

Jamaica Rebuilds Together

🌟 Join us this Giving Tuesday! 🌟 At Jamaica Awareness Association of California, we know that change starts with people like you. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity where millions come together to support causes that matter. Across North America, this movement helps nonprofits like ours continue to make a real difference in their communities. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.Here’s how you can take part:<ol><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Donate: Every dollar counts. Your support this Giving Tuesday helps us reach our goal and fund our mission.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Share: Spread the word with your friends, family, and community. Your voice can amplify our impact.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Volunteer: Your time and skills can help us make an even greater difference.</li></ol>Thank you for being part of this movement! Your generosity fuels our work.

🌟 Join us this Giving Tuesday! 🌟At Jamaica Awareness Association of California, we know that change starts with people like you. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity where millions come together to support causes that matter. Across North America, this movement helps nonprofits like ours continue to make a real difference in their communities.Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.Here’s how you can take part:Donate: Every dollar counts. Your support this Giving Tuesday helps us reach our goal and fund our mission.Share: Spread the word with your friends, family, and community. Your voice can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can help us make an even greater difference.Thank you for being part of this movement! Your generosity fuels our work.

Support JAAC Hurricane Relief this Giving Tuesday!

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If you are<br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; outline: none; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; outline: none; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span fr-original-style='color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;' style='color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>interested in membership or would like to assist in any way, please complete this form

Membership is open to anyone who believes in the principles and objectives of the JAAC. There are twomembership categories: General, and Donor/Sponsor Membership fee is $100.00 per year. If you areinterested in membership or would like to assist in any way, please complete this form

Jamaica Awareness Association of California's Memberships

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Jamaica Awareness Association of California&#39;s fundraising event. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Jamaica Awareness Association of California

Jamaica Awareness Association of California

Events

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38th Annual Fundraising Gala

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Jamaica Rebuilds Together

$3,213 of $50,000 goal

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Support JAAC Hurricane Relief this Giving Tuesday!

$265 of $10,000 goal

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Jamaica Awareness Association of California's Memberships

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