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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:

• To provide information and counseling services to members
• To assist Jamaicans wherever possible, in the pursuit of their educational objectives
• To inform members of job opportunities
• To keep its membership informed about political, social and economic developments in Jamaica and assist where possible
• To establish cultural ties with the city of Atlanta
• To foster unity among Jamaicans and others in the metro Atlanta area
• To acquire a building to be used as a resource center and the headquarters for the AJA