THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA HONOR BRENDA LA GRANGE JOHNSON AS INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AT HUMMINGBIRD GALA ON 5 OCTOBER 2009
Whom You Know is pleased to announce our Mover and Shaker, Brenda LaGrange Johnson, will be honored at this event~!
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/06/movers-and-shakers-ambassador-brenda-la.html
The American Friends of Jamaica Inc. (AFJ) a 501 c (3) non profit organization established to support social and economic development in the island of Jamaica will host its 28th Annual Hummingbird Gala to be on Monday 5 October 2009 at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City.
The gala is the AFJ’s flagship event and will serve to raise funds for Jamaican organizations and individuals in need, in the areas of education, health care and economic development. The night promises to be an elegant evening of dining, and entertainment, and will also include a fundraising auction of items ranging from fine art to luxury vacations.
In celebrating the achievements of an individual, the AFJ presents the prestigious Humming Bird Award to a deserving person who has demonstrated leadership, service, and philanthropy to the island of Jamaica. This year, they will honor Brenda la Grange Johnson ~ former United States Ambassador to Jamaica, as International Humanitarian The fundraising gala in Ambassador la Grange’s honor will emphasize her contributions and significant humanitarian service to the island of Jamaica during her tenure as Ambassador.
Mrs. La Grange Johnson joins a high-profile team of past AFJ International Humanitarian Awardees, ranging from entertainment mogul and Island Outpost founder, Chris Blackwell; Father Richard Ho Lung~ involved with Missionaries of the Poor; Ralph Ricky Lauren of Polo Ralph Lauren; Edgar and Louise Cullman~ Humanitarians and Philanthropists; Hon. Oliver F. Clarke, O.J of the Gleaner Company and Diageo Corporation; Michele Rollins~ Chairman of Rosehall Developments; and last years’ New York awardee: Heavyweight Champion, Lennox Lewis.
Individual tickets are available for $500.00 US and can be purchased by calling 212-626-6883. For more information visit AFJ’s website, www.theafj.org. or contact them via email at afjexecutivedirector@gmail.com.
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About the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) :
SYNOPSIS: Since its inception in 1982, the American Friends of Jamaica has raised over $11 million dollars for Jamaica non-profits focused in the areas of education, healthcare and economic development. In 2009, over 40 grants were awarded to organizations such as the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Mobay Hope Clinic, students of the University of the West Indies, Top Hill Basic School, and Hanover Charities. In addition to fundraising through special events such as their two galas in New York and Miami, the AFJ has a comprehensive strategy involving individual giving; current and past partnerships with corporations and foundations such as the Tiger Woods Foundation, Jockey International, Grace Kennedy Limited and Western Union International.
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ADDRESS: The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.
850 Seventh Avenue
Suite 1106
New York, NY 10019
TELEPHONE: 1.212.626.6883
FAX: 1.212.626.6884
WEBSITE: www.theAFJ.org
CHAIRMAN: Ambassador Sue M. Cobb, (ret).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ms. Donnette Chambers
MISSION: Founded in 1982, the American Friends of Jamaica is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting Jamaican charitable organizations and social initiatives targeted at improving the lives of Jamaicans through systemic development in the areas of education, health care and economic development.
FUNDRAISING: Annual Gala Events in New York and South Florida
www.theAFJ.org
The New York Gala: The Hummingbird Gala
The South Florida Gala: The Peacock Ball
Corporate Partnerships
Individual Giving Campaigns and Networks
TOTAL GRANT DOLLARS
AWARDED: 11 Million US Dollars
PROGRAMS FUNDED: Project Help Jamaica, Jamaican Ministry of Education, the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Hanover Charities, Missionaries of the Poor, Computer Society Education Foundation, Foundation for International Self-Help (FISH), Montego Bay Marine Park, MoBay Hope Medical Diagnostic Center, Jamaican Advantage Through Sports for Youth and many others.
