Our Mission
The Rochester Jamaican Organization, Inc. was formed to provide an association that will make available to Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica a network that will provide access to resources that will positively impact social conditions of Jamaicans in Jamaica and Rochester, NY.
Our Work |
RJO Deloris Asynthia Lewis Memorial Scholarship
The RJO offers a scholarship of up to $500 to students who are Jamaican or of Jamican descent and are accepted or enrolled in a regionally accredited higher education institution as a full-time matriculated student.
For complete details and applications please email our office.
Welcome
On behalf of the Executive Board, Advisory Council and members of the Rochester Jamaican Organization, Inc., please accept my warmest welcome. As members of the Jamaican Diaspora we stand committed to serving our community (both in Jamaica and Rochester, NY), the pillar upon which the Rochester Jamaican Organization, Inc. was founded. The organization is committed to its charge of perpetuating the Jamaican heritage in the Rochester community while facilitating assimilation into the American society; and improving the living and educational conditions of the underprivileged in Jamaica. This is only possible with your help. As we embark on these goals, personal responsibility remains a key factor; but the collective wisdom of this organization and our country will propel us to the overall community and national development to which we aspire.
Once again, welcome.
Joel Frater, Ed.D
President
Events
June has been designated Caribbean Heritage Month RJO and The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization will be hosting several eventsin June in recognition and celebration of our heritage.
June 3 10, 17
Caribbean Heritage
Films & Discussion
Baobab Cultural Center
5th Annual
Independence Gala
Celebrating Jamaica’s
49th Year of Independence
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Holiday Inn Hotel
Rochester, NY
