BUFF BAY, Portland — Teachers and students of Buff Bay Primary know what it is like to be embraced by their community, and they are grateful for the support. Helping hands sometimes come from afar, like members of the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) dental team that was at the school when the Jamaica […]
06 Jun
JAAC Corona Response Task Force
JAAC 2020 COVID-19 Taskforce donating hundreds of Blankets and care packages to a the Brant Temple A.M.E. Chuch Homeless Shelter & Mission in Los Angeles. JAAC doing its part during the pandemic. Jamaica Awareness Association of California Incorporated (JAAC) Launches “COVID19 Task Force 2020” April 1, 2020, Los Angeles, CA JAAC is a community-based, non-profit, [...]
28 Jan
How One Life Can Be Transformed With A Little Help – The Story Of Valrie Kim Johnson
his picture above looks like it’s just a normal beautiful face. But it’s so much more, it’s a heart, a passion, a drive, a commitment and a dream come true. It’s a dream that started 6 years ago when Valrie Kim Johnson, age 17, left the shores of Jamaica for six months for California for [...]
07 Jun
Saint James Parish received medical supplies donation
JAAC President, Patrick Williams, made a courtesy visit during JAAC 2019 annual mission trip to Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Montego Bay and presented a donation of medication, medical supplies, pampers and blood pressure monitors. The donation was received by Keriesa Bell-Cunningham (Senior Hospital Administrator) and Dr. Derrick Harvey (Senior Medical Officer). CRH is a free [...]
24 Mar
Angeles National Golf Club Hosts JAAC Celebrity Classic
Nestled in the base of the Angeles National Forest, the Angeles National Golf Club has been chosen by the Jamaica Awareness Association of California to host its 2019 Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on Saturday, April 6, from 9:00am -6:00pm. Located at 9401 Foothill Blvd. Sunland, CA, the Angeles National Golf Club is the only Nicklaus [...]
06 Feb
Letter From Our Tournament Chair
LETTER FROM OUR TOURNAMENT CHAIRThis year I am honored to be Tournament Chair for the 18th Annual Jamaica Awareness Association of California Celebrity Golf Classic. The Jamaica Awareness Association of California's (JAAC) mission is to provide health and education services to underserved communities abroad while promoting awareness to our communities locally. Since 1987 their goal [...]
21 May
JAAC launches the 19th Annual Mission to Jamaica: June 3 – June 8, 2018
[split_line_heading] Jamaica Awareness Association of California, (JAAC), formed in 1987, is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. The organization seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of those in underserved areas and focuses on providing support to the health and education systems in Jamaica. Their goal is to increase educational opportunities for [...]
25 Apr
JAAC partners with local organization for the School Makeover Project
Local Outreach JAAC volunteers with Inland Empire United Way for the School Makeover Project at Corona Elementary School in Ontario, CA A Big Thank You to the members of JAAC and their families in the Inland Empire who came out to the Corona Elementary School last Saturday and volunteered. Special thanks to Jackie and Patrick [...]