We Advocate for & Work to Empower the West Indian Community
Events
2024 Board of Directors & Scholarship Awards Reception
THURSDAY, APRIL 25th, 2024
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
1 Elizabeth Street Hartford, CT 06105
5:30 - 7:30pm EDT
Since its founding in 1978, the West Indian Foundation, Inc. has been an important pillar of support and leadership in Hartford, CT. Our mission is to foster and strengthen unity within the West Indian community and our initiatives have had an exponentially positive impact in building vibrant, engaged communities in Greater Hartford. Through strategic partnerships focusing on health, education, business, economic development, and culture we have been able to provide access to education, mentor young leaders, fund economic development projects, and advocate for immigrants and entrepreneurs. The West Indian Foundation, Inc. has been credited with helping to revitalize neighborhoods in the Hartford area, creating a critical network of resources and support for the community’s growth and development. For over 40 years, the Foundation has been dedicated to improving life for members of the West Indian community throughout Greater Hartford and beyond - but our work is far from over.
We empower and sustain our community
The West Indian Foundation, Inc. encourages a strong and stable economic status for West Indians in the Greater Hartford community and globally through promotion of the arts, education, economics, health and the preservation and perpetuation of West Indian culture.
The West Indian Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1978 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. The West Indian Foundation works to embrace and support all members of the Caribbean. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the identity, history, and unique cultural heritage of the West Indian community while continuing to educate the community at large in these traditions. The West Indian community makes up the largest immigrant population in the State of Connecticut, currently estimated at over 70,000 in the Metro Hartford area.
The West Indian Foundation has produced a wide variety of programs, activities, and services
Education & Scholarship Programs
The West Indian Foundation is committed to the education and development of youths. Ongoing programs include the Fine Arts, Career Recreation Educational, After School Communication Arts and Mathematics, Junior Cricket, and a Youth Day Celebration.
Family Events
Support to social programs, such as; Marcus Garvey Essay Contest, West Indian Week; activities including a Greater Hartford West Indian Parade, Cultural Extravaganza, Health Fair, In and Outdoor Summer Concerts, Caribbean Arts and Craft Christmas Bazaar, and Children’s Theatre reinforces the strong commitment to family unity which is deeply rooted in the West Indian cultural traditions.
Community Outreach & Development
A goal of the West Indian Foundation is to foster and strengthen a sense of unity among all West Indian social, fraternal, business groups and associations, through efforts by Friends of the West Indian Foundation working with area health, education, business, and cultural organizations to provide ongoing service to the community.
A Message from Our President
