The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida (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 & 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.​
DONATE TO OUR EMERGENCY FUND
Dear fellow Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica:
The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida, Inc. (JAAOCF) is grateful to everyone who donated supplies and funds to support victims of Hurricane Beryl. We sent two containers to Jamaica to be distributed and will be sending another container in a few weeks. The cutoff date for supplies at Holy Family Episcopal Church and other locations is August 6, 2024. After that date we will be accepting cash donations only. For more info, please call (407) 292-3719 or email info.jaaocfl@gmail.com. To make a cash donation visit our website Jaaocf.com or mail checks to JAAOCF, P. O. Box 680355, Orlando, FL 32868-0355
Sincerely,
Joan Edghill, President of JAAOCF​
You can donate by PayPal or any Major Credit Card.
INSIDE JAAOCF
ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
MEMBERSHIP
EDUCATION
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.
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.
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thanksgiving Food Drive (November)
Christmas Gift Drive (December)
Pre-New Years Celebration (December 28th)
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
