Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!Membership to the Jamaican American Connection is a commitment to serve the Greater New Haven community, the members of the diaspora, the students & families we seek to impact. A member, in good standing, is required to fulfill the following requirements annually:Ensure annual dues are paid during the membership enrollment/renewal period. Attend at least 4 member meetings per year (minimum of one per quarter).Volunteer for at least two program activities (in addition to the Annual Trailblazer and Scholarship Gala.)Note: Student members are only required to attend 2 member meetings and volunteer for at least one program activity.Membership enrollment for 2026 begins February 07, 2026 and ends on March 24, 2024.

Your gift keeps Jamaican and Caribbean culture visible, vibrant, and valued 🇯🇲🌎When you donate to the Jamaican American Connection, you help fund scholarships for rising students, support community service projects like immigration forums and soup kitchens, and aid relief efforts when storms hit our islands. Together, we honor our heritage, uplift our neighbors in Connecticut and abroad, and create spaces where our community can learn, lead, and fully participate.