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ABOUT THE WEST INDIAN FOUNDATION,INC.
The West Indian Foundation, Inc. was founded by the West Indian Social Club of Hartford, Inc. to serve as the central focus of West Indian cultural, social and educational activities in the Metro Hartford community. West Indians include peoples native to the Independent Nations of the Caribbean islands of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Christopher, St. Vincent, the Republic of Guyana, The Bahamas, Barbuda, Dominica, Antigua, Belize, Suriname, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis as well as Jamaica.
The West Indian population presently is estimated at over 70,000 in the Metro Hartford area, The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the identity, history, the unique cultural heritage and to educate the community at large in these traditions.
To that aim, the Foundation has produced a wide variety of programs, activities and services, for example:
Cultural & Special Events:
To celebrate and enrich the West Indian culture, the Foundation sponsors a yearlong calendar of special events, programs and activities for all ages in the “CARIBBEAN SHOWCASE”, from performances by internationally known National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica to Music and Art Exhibitions.
The Foundation responds to special needs and emergencies, working with several community based organizations and agencies to spearhead a special humanitarian effort that did aid Jamaica during ravages of Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, and is poised to assist other needs.
Education for Youth and Adults:
Because education is the key to the future, the West Indian Foundation, Inc. is committed to enriching and improving the lives of residents in the Metro Hartford community and beyond, by providing educational experiences and opportunities.
Recognizing that “youths are the gateway to the future”, the Foundation at its inception, instituted an “AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNICATION ARTS AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAM”, in addition a wide variety of scholarships, summer academic and enrichment, also educational and cultural programs are offered to improve the quality of life for West Indian American children.
Community Outreach & Development:
The goal of the Foundation is to foster and strengthen a sense of unity among social, fraternal, business groups and associations, collaborates with area health, education, and cultural organizations to provide community outreach programs, also serves as a communal resource to improve the socio-economic status for the community.
Supporting the Lifeline of Vital Services:
The West Indian Foundation is committed to funding programs that make a difference in the lives of thousands of West Indian Americans each year.
Our vital support comes from private donors, program activities, corporations, foundations, and organizations, public, private and individuals tax-deductible gifts enables the Foundation to sustain its lifeline of program services to the community.
Gifts to the Foundation may include cash donations, bequests, life insurance, appreciated securities, and charitable remainder trusts through the WEST INDIAN FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND and the CONNECTICUT LEAVE A LEGACY PROGRAM, consult your Attorney and or Accountant for advice.
The Foundation offers a variety of designated giving opportunities, in honor or memory of loved ones, annual gifts from the United Way Community Campaign, through payroll deduction, our ASSOCIATE AGENCY number is 5354.
Ask your employer about other opportunities and their matching gifts program.
Please continue your support to the Foundation’s Lifeline
Telephone/Fax: (860) 241-0379 or E-Mail: westindian@snet.net.
http:/www.westindianfoundation.org
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“Lifeline to the Metro Hartford West Indian American Community”
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