top of page
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
Jamaican American Association of Central FL - JAACF.jpg
Jamaican Flag.png
JAAOCF Membership.jpg
JAAOCF Scholarship.jpg
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.
Guests at Jamaican Independance Gala.jpg
Form
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

June 28 2025 - JAAOCF Health Fair.jpg
Vendor Table
$125
(Table with 2 Chairs
Donate with PayPal
Sponsors
Bronze $500
Silver $750
Gold $1000 Platinum $2500
Donate with PayPal
For more info and reserve your spot, please call (407) 925-4063
JAAOCF Independence & Scholarship Banquet Tickets
Adults $90.00
Donate with PayPal
Children $45
(under 12 years)
Donate with PayPal
Zelle Payments.png

Note: Payment/Tickets can be paid by PayPal, Credit Card or Zelle (lionelfhw@gmail.com)

June 8th - JAAOCF CAHM Celebration 20235.png
Aug 9th - JAAOCF Independence  Scholarship Gala.jpg
Children $45

OUR UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS

JUNE 2025
JAAOCF REGULAR MEETING
Sunday, June 8, 2025 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM)
Holy Family Episcopal Church

1010 N Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32818

JAAOCF ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR

Saturday, June 28, 2025 (10 AM - 2 PM)
Orange County Multi-Cultural Center
7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818


JULY 2025

JAAOCF REGULAR MEETING
Sunday, July 13, 2025 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
(VIA ZOOM)

JAAOCF ANNUAL CHURCH SERVICE
(Date, Time & Location To Be Announce Later)

AUGUST 2025
JAAOCF ANNUAL JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE& SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS BANUET
Saturday, August 9, 2025 (7:00 PM- 11:00 PM)
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

SEPTEMBER 2025
JAAOCF REGULAR MEETING
Sunday, September 14, 2025 (4:00 PM - 6PM)
(VIA ZOOM OR IN-PERSON)

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CRR Network Logo_edited_edited.jpg
Caribbean Sunshine Bakery.jpg
WOKB 1680 AM.png
KUOMagazine.com.
  • Facebook

The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida
P.O. Box 680355, Orlando, FL 32868-0355
Email: info.Jaaocfl@gmail.com / Call Us:1 (407) 292-3719


© 2024 The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida. All Rights Reserved. Website Design & Photography by Mea Allman (KUOMagazine.com)

Donate to JAAOCF

Donate with PayPal
bottom of page