The Jamaica Foundation of Houston is a 501(c3) non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the cultural ties between Caribbean people and the Houston community.
JFH Christmas Party 2021
Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year, on behalf of the Jamaica Foundation of Houston!
The Jamaica Foundation of Houston (JFH) hosted their annual Christmas Party on December 17, 2021 at 7 pm CST via Zoom, with a meet-and-greet starting from 6:45 pm. We were honored to receive holiday greeting from our Jamaica Consul General, Honorable Oliver Mair. Members and friends also heard folk music from Internationally renowned Jamaican Tenor Steve Higgins, who will be in Houston in April. The evening was accented with music by DJ Natural Touch, Houston artist from Trinidad and Tobago.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade
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We welcome you to participate in the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade in Downtown Houston on Monday, January 17, 2021, by contacting us at JamaicaFoundationHouston@gmail.com or on WhatsApp at Wha gwan JFH!
In prior years, the Jamaica Foundation of Houston members and youth group celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, dressed in national costume while marching alongside Foundation members and supporters.
Jamaica’s 60th Year of Independence Celebration
Save the date: July 30, 2022
Condolences
Condolences to Ms. Darnette Hill and family for the loss of her sister-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and family during this painful time.
Content in Life and Love — Mr. Evon B. Bent — We keep in our prayers the family of Mr. Evon Bent, who passed on June 18, 2021. Mr. Bent was a man content in life and love. He was born in Top Hill, a small residential district which stands between Junction and Southfield in the parish of Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. Mr. Bent is survived by his children, Mr. Robert Bent and Dr. Nicole Bent Jones, daughter-in-law Stephanie, son-in-law William, grandchildren, family and friends.
“Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” — Colin Powell — Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Colin Powell, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, secretary of state and national security adviser. Mr. Colin Powell, the son of Jamaican immigrants from the parish of Saint Elizabeth, is fondly remembered by family and friends.
2021 Souvenir Booklet
We also invite you to partner with us in our scholarship and cultural events by advertising in our 2021 Jamaica Independence Souvenir Booklet. This year’s booklet will have a digital presence on our website and advertisements will be posted for 12 months from the celebration date.
View our 2019 Gala Souvenir Booklet for reference.
We look forward to you advertising with us at the following rates >> click here
COVID-19 AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
We continue our commitment to the health and safety of members and friends of the Jamaica Foundation of Houston. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to suspend in-person activities until further notice.
Please take advantage of these resources:
- Family Houston at https://www.familyhouston.org/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevent at https://www.cdc.gov/
- West Houston Assistance Ministries at https://whamministries.org/
- Windsor Village United Methodist Church at https://www.umc.org
- Second Mile at https://www.secondmile.org/
- The Legacy Church at https://thelegacychurch.com in Sugarland
- First Methodist Houston at https://www.fmhouston.com at Beltway 8
- Consulate General of Jamaica | Miami, Florida
- Jamaica Travel Notice << click here for details
*Eligible people can also contact their health care provider directly for information about how to receive the vaccine.
A Jamaica Foundation Promoting Education & Understanding
We are a cultural and educational community resource focused on strengthening ties and awareness between the people of Houston and Jamaica.
We are involved in educational, charitable and civic activities with institutions and individuals in the greater Houston community as well as in Jamaica. Our Jamaica Foundation works with the March of Dimes, Dyslexia Intervention Training, Hurricane Disaster Relief and with many other charitable groups. We connect and participate with local organizations in events, fundraisers and by providing educational resources to the people of Jamaica.
Promoting cultural understanding, education and Volunteerism.
Click Here to Donate to Our Organization or read more about our Jamaican Foundation.
