The Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc. - AJA

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The Atlanta Jamaican Association Inc. (AJA) began operation in October 8, 1977 and was incorporated September 13, 1978 as a non-profit organization with 501 ( c ) 4 status under the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Mission: To provide assistance to Jamaicans and others in Atlanta and Jamaica and to foster and promote goodwill and understanding among Jamaicans and all peoples in and around metropolitan Atlanta. The goals of the association are as follows: • To provide information and counseling services to members • To assist Jamaicans wherever possible, in the pursuit of their educational objectives • To inform members of job opportunities • To keep its membership informed about political, social and economic developments in Jamaica and assist where possible • To establish cultural ties with the city of Atlanta • To foster unity among Jamaicans in the metro-Atlanta area • To acquire a building to be used as a resource center and the headquarters for the AJA. The Atlanta Jamaican Association is the oldest Jamaican organization in Atlanta and is committed to promoting the Jamaican culture by engaging in numerous cultural, social and civic activities. Some of these efforts have been in partnership with other organizations including the Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee of the Atlanta mayor’s office, the Jamaican Consulate, NAJASO, alumni associations associated with schools in Jamaica and most recently Teen Challenge Georgia International and Teen Challenge Jamaica. AJA attracts a diverse membership base and its efforts have touched the lives of many in the general Atlanta community and Jamaica. Over the years, AJA has: • Provided meals for the poor in infirmaries and prisons in Jamaica, and for the homeless in Atlanta • Provided books, supplies and equipment to basic schools in Jamaica • Provided help to those severely impacted by hurricanes and other disasters in Jamaica • Assisted Jamaicans and others in the Atlanta area who are facing severe economic hardships • Provided support to Jamaican families in their time of bereavement • Provided scholarships for deserving students in Jamaica and students of Jamaican parentage in Atlanta • Organized many civic, social and cultural functions targeting the general Atlanta community • Partnered with other organizations to organize events to celebrate Jamaica’s independence • Hosted the annual Jamaican Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards AJA’s operations rely totally on proceeds from its fundraising efforts and the donation of time and resources by its members and friends. The “AJ Cultural and Educational Fund Inc.” was established recently as an affiliate organization of AJA with 501 ( c ) 3 status under the Internal Revenue Service Code. This organization was designed to facilitate AJA’s fundraising efforts by providing attractive tax incentives to those who make financial contributions to the organization for its cultural and educational programs. AJA is governed by its bylaws that provide for management by a board of directors comprised of an executive body elected by AJA’s members each year and 2 trustees appointed by the president. The following positions comprise the executive body: Chairman and President, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Parliamentarian. The annual general meeting is held in October. The board is supported by 6 standing committees chaired by members appointed by the president.