Celebrate JAAC’s commitment to supporting our communities 30 years and counting.
11 Oct
Purchase Tickets for Our 29th Annual Fundraising Banquet
This year, the 29th annual fundraising banquet will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott – 5855 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045. The event, hosted by Leo Gilling, promises to bring together approximately 300 guests in the local community.
01 Aug
STEM Teachers Hangout
Los Angeles, CA – Five teachers from Jamaica visited Loma Linda University for a week-long, intensive training in integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) from July 11, 2015 to July 18, 2015.
24 Jul
JAAC Welcomes Jamaica’s Special Olympics Delegation!
Inglewood, CA - On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, members of JAAC joined the City of Inglewood in welcoming Jamaica's Special Olympics Delegation to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games at the Fabulous Forum. The delegation, which includes 68 athletes and 18 coaches, will be participating in the Special Games taking place throughout Los Angeles from [...]
05 Oct
JAAC presents the 28th Annual Fundraising Banquet
Enjoy an evening of elegance and fun while supporting a worthy cause… Red Carpet interviews! Dance the night away!
05 Oct
Mapping Jamaica’s Diaspora
Mapping Jamaica’s Diaspora (http://www.mapjadiaspora.iom.int) is a project implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
10 Sep
JAAC Fourth Annual Walkathon & Health Fair: Jammin’ 4 Health
Jamaica Awareness Association of California presents it Fourth Annual Walkathon & Health Fair: Jammin’ 4 Health
30 May
JAAC launches the 15th Annual Mission to Jamaica – June 1-6, 2014
Jamaica Awareness Association of California, (JAAC), formed in 1987, is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. Its primary objective is to make a difference in the quality of life in the underserved areas in Jamaica as well as the local Los Angeles communities. JAAC is especially dedicated to the advancement of the health and educational systems in Jamaica and the United States. JAAC projects are funded by fundraisers, donations and corporate sponsorships.