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Independence Gala 2025

JUL 26 :::: ANNUAL GALA
JFH Gala 2025_PressRelease

Experience an unforgettable evening of elegance and joy at the Jamaica Foundation of Houston’s Annual Gala, set to take place at the stunning Chateau Crystale on July 26, 2025! Join us at 2517 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063, for a night filled with exquisite dining, live music, and vibrant festivities as we celebrate Jamaica’s 63rd Independence. Don’t miss your chance to mingle with the cream of the Houston community while supporting a worthy cause—let’s create lasting memories together!
Support our Gala| Let’s celebrate our resilience and unity while honoring our heritage at our annual gala. You may support by either purchasing a table, sponsoring our event, or contributing to the silent auction.
Gala Souvenir Booklet | Each year, we invite individuals and businesses to collaborate with us by placing ads in our Jamaica Independence Gala Souvenir Booklet, which helps fund our scholarship and cultural events. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to thousands in our community! Advertise in our gala booklet to connect with potential customers who are passionate about making a difference.

Review gala photos (click here)

See the 2024 Gala Souvenir Booklet online (click here)

 

Sponsorships & Benefits

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Platinum Sponsor                                                                             $5,000 and above

  • One Table of Ten with priority seating
  • Company logo, name, and link on Foundation Website
  • An advertisement in the souvenir booklet with recognition as Platinum Sponsor
  • Company logo on gala digital presentation

 

Gold Sponsor                                                                                     $1,000 to $4,999

  • One Table of Ten with priority seating
  • Company logo, name, and link on Foundation Website
  • An advertisement in the souvenir booklet with recognition as Platinum Sponsor
  • Company logo on gala digital presentation

 

Silver Sponsor                                                                                   $500 to $999

  • One Table of Ten with priority seating
  • Company logo, name, and link on Foundation Website
  • An advertisement in the souvenir booklet with recognition as Platinum Sponsor
  • Company logo on gala digital presentation

 

Bronze Sponsor                                                                                 $100 to $499

  • One Table of Ten with priority seating
  • Company logo, name, and link on Foundation Website
  • An advertisement in the souvenir booklet with recognition as Platinum Sponsor
  • Company logo on gala digital presentation

 

General Meeting Information

 

You are invited to our scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: JFH General Meeting
Time: 7 pm CDST

Join Zoom Meeting
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Ways to Donate

Make a Donation

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Make a donation in one of the following ways:

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Donate by clicking this PayPal button.

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Another option is to pay by Zelle/QuickPay using our email address:

JamaicaFoundationHouston@gmail.com 

memo: Scholarship

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Another option is to pay by check or money order.

Make check payable to The Jamaica Foundation of Houston

The Jamaica Foundation of Houston
P. O. Box 710824
Houston, TX 77271-0824

Thank you for your tax-deductible contribution

Ways to Donate to JFH

Make a donation in one of the following ways:

ONE

Donate by clicking this PayPal button. If your donation is in honor of someone, be sure to ‘add a note’ after entering your donation amount in PayPal.

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Another option is to pay by Zelle/QuickPay using our email address:

JamaicaFoundationHouston@gmail.com 

memo: Scholarship

THREE

Another option is to pay by check or money order.

Make check payable to The Jamaica Foundation of Houston

The Jamaica Foundation of Houston
P. O. Box 710824
Houston, TX 77271-0824

Thank you for your tax-deductible contribution

Town Hall 2022

Friends of the Caribbean and the Greater Houston Community engaged in open dialogue with Hon. R. Oliver Mair, Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami, on Thursday, April 21, from 6 pm – 8 pm at Cool Runnings Bar & Grill. He spoke about matters of interest relating to Jamaica and the Diaspora at our Town Hall!

Shane Angus, Regional Manager – North American Regional Offices for JAMPRO, spoke on increasing foreign direct investment into Jamaica and increasing export of Jamaican products through existing and new distributors and to unearth new market opportunities across all sectors in North America.

Roshelle Lewis, Senior Trade & Investment Officer, and Attorney K. Omari Fullerton, Honorary Consul to Jamaica in Houston, supported the event, as well.

Town Hall presented by the Jamaica Foundation of Houston in partnership with the Houston Missouri City Domino Club & Association of Jamaican Nurses of Greater Houston.

Click here for more details

Jamaica on Ice

Save the date!
June 17’Jamaica on Ice’ Photography Exhibit

As part of our Jamaica 60 celebration events, the  Jamaica Foundation of Houston is partnering with Ms. Falloon-Reid to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to our city. Join us at our June 17th General Meeting featuring the ‘Jamaica on Ice’ photography exhibit by Jamaican writer and filmmaker Judith Falloon-Reid (first Jamaican woman to visit Antarctica).

The general meeting  will be held at the Tracy Gee Community Center on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 6:30 pm. The exhibition is open that evening from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

Jamaican writer and filmmaker, Judith Falloon-Reid, holds the distinction of being the first Jamaica woman to visit Antarctica. From her experience, she as developed a film, published two books and created a photo exhibit. The exhibit opened to high acclaim in Jamaica two years ago at the National Library.

June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month