The Atlanta Jamaican Association Inc. (AJA) began operation in October 8, 1977 and was incorporated September 13, 1978 as a non-profit organization with 501 (c) 4 status under the Internal Revenue Service Code. The AJ Cultural & Educational Fund, Inc., is an affiliate organization, with 501 (c) 3 status under the Internal Revenue Service Code.
The Mission
To provide assistance to Jamaicans and others in Atlanta and Jamaica and to foster and promote goodwill and understanding among Jamaicans and all peoples in and around metropolitan Atlanta.
The goals of the association are as follows: