The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida, Inc. (JAAOCF)
Welcome to JAAOCF
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Orlando, Florida (Central Florida Area)
In November of 1985, the organization was first named West Indian Civic Association, then The Jamaican American Society of Central Florida. In 1986, it became the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida by founding members Mrs. Marjorie & Desmond Brown, et al.
The Jamaica American Association of Central Florida (JAAOCF) is a 501 C (3) non-profit, non-political organization in Orlando, established in 1986 primarily to provide a support group for Jamaicans residing in Central Florida. We are committed to educate and inspire by helping those preserve, enhance and promote our cultural heritage by focusing on education, our youth, community service and emergency assistance both locally and internationally, and so much more.
JAAOCF, Annual Independence & Scholarship Awards Gala is held each year in August by coming together with our community to celebrate and honor individuals who are making a difference as community leaders and recognizing our young people in their pursuits of higher education.​
INSIDE JAAOCF
ABOUT US
The JAAOCF is a 501 C (3) non-profit, non-political organization in Orlando, established in 1985 primarily to provide a support group for Jamaicans residing in Central Florida.
OUR HISTORY
To preserve, enhance and promote our cultural heritage by and through
our focus on education,
our youth, community service and emergency assistance both locally and internationally.
MEMBERSHIP
We invite you to become
a member of the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida (JAAOCF), to help support our cultural heritage, educational and scholarship programs, events, etc.
EDUCATION
We offer scholarships of various amounts, or resources, to students who fit the criteria and presented at our Independence & Scholarship Gala.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Throughout the year JAAOCF, hosts several events, (Health Fair, Caribbean Heritage Month, Independence Scholarship & Gala, Christmas Gift Drive, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and much more.
FORMS
We offer scholarships of various amounts, or resources, to students who fit the criteria and presented at our Independence & Scholarship Gala.
OUR 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida (JAAOCF) invites you to share the spirit of giving this holiday season by supporting our Thanksgiving Food Drive, providing meals for families in need across Central Florida, and our Christmas Gift Drive, bringing joy and hope to families at Harbor House impacted by domestic violence. Your donation of food, gifts, or gift cards will make a lasting difference and remind these families that they are not alone.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE
Note: Payment/Tickets can be paid by PayPal, Credit Card or Zelle (lionelfhw@gmail.com)
For more info and reserve your spot, please call Mrs. Hill at (407) 925-4063
OUR UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
