Rochester Jamaican Organization

05/19/2026

HONORING OUR ROOTS, INSPIRING OUR FUTURE!

In 2006, a small group of community members met with a single goal: to build a bridge for the Jamaican community in Rochester. Two decades later, that bridge is stronger than ever.

We are thrilled to announce that tickets and sponsorship packages for our 20th Anniversary Gala are officially live.

This is more than a dinner; it is a tribute to our founders, a celebration of our scholarship winners and community service leaders, and a launchpad for the next 20 years of RJO.

Secure Your Tickets & Sponsorships Here:
https://rochesterjamaican.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AnniversaryGala/tabid/1591029/Default.aspx

Note: While we encourage using our online platform for ease of registration, a limited number of paper tickets are available upon request.

Help us make this a night to remember and the promise for the next 20 years and beyond!

05/13/2026

Thank you to WHEC TV for covering our Mother's Day brunch!

On Sunday, around 4:15 p.m., Rochester police said they responded to Bay Street after getting a report of 20 people fighting in the street. Later, police say they spoke with a victim who was stabbed in relation to the fight.

05/13/2026

Thank you to News 8 WROC Rochester for covering our Mother's Day brunch!

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Jamaican Organization held a Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday. The Mother’s Day Brunch, held at the Golisano Community Engagement Center, also r…

05/13/2026

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Hello there future astronauts! Have you ever looked up at the night sky and imagined yourself among the stars? Or wondered about the planets? Join author Nickesia Gordon who tells...

04/25/2026

Celebrate the Special Mother in your life with a delicious Jamaican Brunch courtesy of the Rochester Jamaican Organization!

Sunday, May 10, 1-4:00pm at Galisano Community Engagement Center @ Roberts Wesleyan College.

To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://rochesterjamaican.org/.

**TICKETS CANNOT BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR**

04/15/2026

Friends,

This is a special appeal - Calling 20 eligible high school college-bound students to apply for one of several scholarships.

1. Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

2. Days Remaining to Apply: 23

3. How to Apply: https://rochesterjamaican.org/our-work

4. GOAL: 20 eligible high school
college-bound students

5. Expected Scholarship Award Dollar Value: $20,000+

6. When Awarded: July 24, 2026

7. Where Awarded: RJO 20th Annual Gala

8. Spirited By: RJO 20th Anniversary Celebration

Spread the word with family, friends, local schools, churches, community centers, social media.
Thank you for your help.

https://rochesterjamaican.org/

“No Monies Will be Left on the Table”

“A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste”

04/04/2026

The RJO scholarship application has been extended to a final application deadline of May 1, 2026.

12 scholarships available!!

“No monies will be left on the table”.

02/26/2026

https://rochesterjamaican.org/our-work

02/07/2026

02/06/2026

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."

Bob Marley and the Wailers,
Trench Town Rock (1973)

Come for the history, stay for the rhythm!

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of reggae or looking to learn more about Jamaican heritage, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Join the Rochester Jamaican Organization for an immersive journey through the heartbeat of Jamaica.

Experience a vibrant cultural showcase that walks you through the ancestral origins of the Talking Drums and the influence of Garvey's Pan-Africanism on Bob Marley’s lyrics.

Sample complimentary Jamaican delicacies.

Presented by: The Rochester Jamaican Organization (RJO) In partnership with the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County.

Saturday, February 21st, 1-2:30pm

Presenters: Dr. Nickesia Gordon, Associate Professor of Communication, RIT and David Shakes, playwright, author, thespian

Please click the link below for more info and to register for this event.

https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/15840702