Serving the unique and cultural needs of the Jamaican Diaspora in Greater New Haven and beyond. 

PROMOTE • ENCOURAGE • ADVANCE • PROVIDE • CELEBRATE

 

 

LEARN ABOUT J.A.C.

We create avenues to celebrate, showcase and honor our heritage through art, religion, food, music philanthropy, education and business. 

TRAILBLAZER BANQUET

Our annual awards banquet honors individuals who have blazed the trail in their respective professions, paving the way for other to follow. 

MEET OUR BOARD

The Jamaican American Connection (JAC) was started in the summer of 2010 by Jamaicans who live in the Greater New Haven area.

 
 

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we always represent 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😂😂 #weproudbad #represent🇯🇲
we always represent 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😂😂 #weproudbad #represent🇯🇲
Happy Woman’s Day! #womansday2019
Happy Woman’s Day! #womansday2019
Dr. Camille Allayne, Rocket Scientist and one of our 2019 Trailblazers will be speaking at Yale tomorrow and it’s open to the public. #jacnewhaven #islandwoman #stemprogram
Dr. Camille Allayne, Rocket Scientist and one of our 2019 Trailblazers will be speaking at Yale tomorrow and it’s open to the public. #jacnewhaven #islandwoman #stemprogram
Spread the word! We bringing the Caribbean to New Haven on June 30th at Goffe Street Park. We are looking for volunteers, performers and vendors! Is that YOU? Visit our website www.nhcaribfest.com for more information. #newhavencaribbeanfestival #newhavencaribfest #jacnewhaven #caribbeannationalsinnewhaven #soca #reggae #funday #community #festivals
Come join @jacnewhaven on their first friends and family #funraisingcruise Ship leaves out of #nyc You don’t want to miss it! #wecruising #easterncaribbeancruise
Come join @jacnewhaven on their first friends and family #funraisingcruise Ship leaves out of #nyc You don’t want to miss it! #wecruising #easterncaribbeancruise
Little known New Haven fact: In the 1960s the Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church sponsored the creation of the City’s first mixed-income cooperative housing. This 129 unit complex, which includes 43 three-bedroom and 16 four-bedroom townhouses was created as a multi-racial community to serve families. It was designed by architect John Johanson. The complex was named for Florence Virtue as a tribute to her many good works for the residents in the Dixwell Neighborhood. Florence Sinclair Virtue was born in Manderville, Jamaica WI. She moved to the U.S. in 1917 and initially worked in Montclair, N.J. as a nurse-maid. She met and married William Lopez Virtue, also from Jamaica. After several visits to friends in New Haven they decided to relocate here from New York. They became lifelong members of Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church where Mrs. Virtue pursued a life-long lay ministry caring for the hospitalized, the seriously ill and the bed-ridden. She was known by hundreds of people who benefited from her selfless service. A Deacon for more than 50 years, she was honored by her church as their “Mother of the Century.” In addition she received the Sojourner Truth Meritorious Service Award in 1964 and the Charles E. Fletcher Civic Service Award in 1980. #jacnewhaven #caribbeanimmigrants #immigrants #wilikkleanwitallawah
Little known New Haven fact: In the 1960s the Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church sponsored the creation of the City’s first mixed-income cooperative housing. This 129 unit complex, which includes 43 three-bedroom and 16 four-bedroom townhouses was created as a multi-racial community to serve families. It was designed by architect John Johanson. The complex was named for Florence Virtue as a tribute to her many good works for the residents in the Dixwell Neighborhood. Florence Sinclair Virtue was born in Manderville, Jamaica WI. She moved to the U.S. in 1917 and initially worked in Montclair, N.J. as a nurse-maid. She met and married William Lopez Virtue, also from Jamaica. After several visits to friends in New Haven they decided to relocate here from New York. They became lifelong members of Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church where Mrs. Virtue pursued a life-long lay ministry caring for the hospitalized, the seriously ill and the bed-ridden. She was known by hundreds of people who benefited from her selfless service. A Deacon for more than 50 years, she was honored by her church as their “Mother of the Century.” In addition she received the Sojourner Truth Meritorious Service Award in 1964 and the Charles E. Fletcher Civic Service Award in 1980. #jacnewhaven #caribbeanimmigrants #immigrants #wilikkleanwitallawah
Our monthly meeting is cancelled for this evening! #besafe #staywarm #jacnewhaven See you next month!
Our monthly meeting is cancelled for this evening! #besafe #staywarm #jacnewhaven See you next month!
Happy New Year! Thanking you in advance for your support in 2019! #worktobedone #365beginstoday
Happy New Year! Thanking you in advance for your support in 2019! #worktobedone #365beginstoday
Our secretary @allisonduhaney and @ivymangan celebrating with the #wisc at their #snowflakesandshadow holiday dance! #wesupportothers #jacnewhaven #jacnewhaven2018
Our secretary @allisonduhaney and @ivymangan celebrating with the #wisc at their #snowflakesandshadow holiday dance! #wesupportothers #jacnewhaven #jacnewhaven2018
Season’s Greetings to all our friends and supporters. We wish you all a prosperous 2019 🥂#holiday2018 #jacnewhaven #seasonsgreetings
Season’s Greetings to all our friends and supporters. We wish you all a prosperous 2019 🥂#holiday2018 #jacnewhaven #seasonsgreetings
Congratulations to our member Omar Sangster of @sangsterbarbersalon for being recognized by Yale University African American Affinity Group for him participating in the Men’s Health Initiative. We are so proud of our members and the work they do in and for the community. #sangsterbarbersalon #inthecommunityforthecommunity #jacnewhaven
Congratulations to our member Omar Sangster of @sangsterbarbersalon for being recognized by Yale University African American Affinity Group for him participating in the Men’s Health Initiative. We are so proud of our members and the work they do in and for the community. #sangsterbarbersalon #inthecommunityforthecommunity #jacnewhaven
@braataproductions and #braatasingers has officially kicked off the Chrismus season wid #oletimegrandmarket the performers and performances was good but #jabez was the highlight of the evening! What a man can sing! #jacnewhaven #wesupportothers #caribbeanchristmas #msmattylou #majestriraww #amazingackee
@braataproductions and #braatasingers has officially kicked off the Chrismus season wid #oletimegrandmarket the performers and performances was good but #jabez was the highlight of the evening! What a man can sing! #jacnewhaven #wesupportothers #caribbeanchristmas #msmattylou #majestriraww #amazingackee
Have you gotten your tickets as yet??? Tickets are available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jac-bus-trip-to-ole-time-grand-market-tickets-52244637116?ref=eios&aff=eios #wesupportothers #braataproductions @braatabwoy #fundraiserevent #jacbustrip
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 #thanksgiving2018 #jacnewhaven
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 #thanksgiving2018 #jacnewhaven
We had our member thanksgiving dinner last evening and they showed out! #socialmeeting #thanksgiving2018 #jacnewhaven #members
We had our member thanksgiving dinner last evening and they showed out! #socialmeeting #thanksgiving2018 #jacnewhaven #members
#jacnewhaven #oletimegrandmarket #braataproductions #jonkanoo
#jacnewhaven #oletimegrandmarket #braataproductions #jonkanoo
Kadijah Robinson, Miss. Jamaica World 2018 #missworld2018 #missworldjamaica #nationaldress #
Kadijah Robinson, Miss. Jamaica World 2018 #missworld2018 #missworldjamaica #nationaldress #
In this Veteran Day we salute all those who has served and continues to serve in the armed forces including those from the Caribbean.#thatsforyourservice
In this Veteran Day we salute all those who has served and continues to serve in the armed forces including those from the Caribbean.#thatsforyourservice
#oletimegrandmarket #jacnewhaven #jacbustrip #braatafolksingers #jonkanoo
#oletimegrandmarket #jacnewhaven #jacbustrip #braatafolksingers #jonkanoo
Members and supporters of @jacnewhaven supporting the New Haven Links gala!
Members and supporters of @jacnewhaven supporting the New Haven Links gala!
we always represent 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😂😂 #weproudbad #represent🇯🇲 Happy Woman’s Day! #womansday2019 Dr. Camille Allayne, Rocket Scientist and one of our 2019 Trailblazers will be speaking at Yale tomorrow and it’s open to the public. #jacnewhaven #islandwoman #stemprogram
Spread the word! We bringing the Caribbean to New Haven on June 30th at Goffe Street Park. We are looking for volunteers, performers and vendors! Is that YOU? Visit our website www.nhcaribfest.com for more information. #newhavencaribbeanfestival #newhavencaribfest #jacnewhaven #caribbeannationalsinnewhaven #soca #reggae #funday #community #festivals
Come join @jacnewhaven on their first friends and family #funraisingcruise Ship leaves out of #nyc You don’t want to miss it! #wecruising #easterncaribbeancruise Little known New Haven fact: In the 1960s the Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church sponsored the creation of the City’s first mixed-income cooperative housing. This 129 unit complex, which includes 43 three-bedroom and 16 four-bedroom townhouses was created as a multi-racial community to serve families. It was designed by architect John Johanson. The complex was named for Florence Virtue as a tribute to her many good works for the residents in the Dixwell Neighborhood. Florence Sinclair Virtue was born in Manderville, Jamaica WI. She moved to the U.S. in 1917 and initially worked in Montclair, N.J. as a nurse-maid. She met and married William Lopez Virtue, also from Jamaica. After several visits to friends in New Haven they decided to relocate here from New York. They became lifelong members of Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church where Mrs. Virtue pursued a life-long lay ministry caring for the hospitalized, the seriously ill and the bed-ridden. She was known by hundreds of people who benefited from her selfless service. A Deacon for more than 50 years, she was honored by her church as their “Mother of the Century.” In addition she received the Sojourner Truth Meritorious Service Award in 1964 and the Charles E. Fletcher Civic Service Award in 1980. #jacnewhaven #caribbeanimmigrants #immigrants #wilikkleanwitallawah Our monthly meeting is cancelled for this evening! #besafe #staywarm #jacnewhaven See you next month! Happy New Year! Thanking you in advance for your support in 2019! #worktobedone #365beginstoday Our secretary @allisonduhaney and @ivymangan celebrating with the #wisc at their #snowflakesandshadow holiday dance! #wesupportothers #jacnewhaven #jacnewhaven2018 Season’s Greetings to all our friends and supporters. We wish you all a prosperous 2019 🥂#holiday2018 #jacnewhaven #seasonsgreetings Congratulations to our member Omar Sangster of @sangsterbarbersalon for being recognized by Yale University African American Affinity Group for him participating in the Men’s Health Initiative. We are so proud of our members and the work they do in and for the community. #sangsterbarbersalon #inthecommunityforthecommunity #jacnewhaven @braataproductions and #braatasingers has officially kicked off the Chrismus season wid #oletimegrandmarket the performers and performances was good but #jabez was the highlight of the evening! What a man can sing! #jacnewhaven #wesupportothers #caribbeanchristmas #msmattylou #majestriraww #amazingackee
Have you gotten your tickets as yet??? Tickets are available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jac-bus-trip-to-ole-time-grand-market-tickets-52244637116?ref=eios&aff=eios #wesupportothers #braataproductions @braatabwoy #fundraiserevent #jacbustrip
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 #thanksgiving2018 #jacnewhaven We had our member thanksgiving dinner last evening and they showed out! #socialmeeting #thanksgiving2018 #jacnewhaven #members #jacnewhaven #oletimegrandmarket #braataproductions #jonkanoo Kadijah Robinson, Miss. Jamaica World 2018 #missworld2018 #missworldjamaica #nationaldress # In this Veteran Day we salute all those who has served and continues to serve in the armed forces including those from the Caribbean.#thatsforyourservice #oletimegrandmarket #jacnewhaven #jacbustrip #braatafolksingers #jonkanoo Members and supporters of @jacnewhaven supporting the New Haven Links gala!
 

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