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 representing the Caribbean Diaspora here in New Haven! #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #juneisnationalcaribbeanheritagemonth
We representing the Caribbean Diaspora here in New Haven! #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #juneisnationalcaribbeanheritagemonth
See you at 4:30pm! #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #juneisnationalcaribbeanheritagemonth
See you at 4:30pm! #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #juneisnationalcaribbeanheritagemonth
In recognition of June being National Caribbean Heritage Month, we are taking our annual photo on the steps of City Hall our photographer is @busbyleigh 🇹🇹 See you there!!! #wedehyah #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #caribbeandiaspora #yaadiesinnewhaven
In recognition of June being National Caribbean Heritage Month, we are taking our annual photo on the steps of City Hall our photographer is @busbyleigh 🇹🇹 See you there!!! #wedehyah #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #caribbeandiaspora #yaadiesinnewhaven
Save the date! #jacnewhaven #trailblazerscholarshipbanquet #jacnewhavenbanquet2019 #cbrandondesign
Save the date! #jacnewhaven #trailblazerscholarshipbanquet #jacnewhavenbanquet2019 #cbrandondesign
@jacnewhaven is hosting the screening of @sprinterthefilm as a fundraiser. Sprinter celebrates Jamaica, it’s culture, family, sports and each other. The film will only be shown if we pre-sell enough tickets, so please go to our facebook page and RESERVE your tickets today! #jacnewhaven #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #yaadiesinnewhaven
@jacnewhaven is hosting the screening of @sprinterthefilm as a fundraiser. Sprinter celebrates Jamaica, it’s culture, family, sports and each other. The film will only be shown if we pre-sell enough tickets, so please go to our facebook page and RESERVE your tickets today! #jacnewhaven #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #yaadiesinnewhaven
Happy Mother’s Day to our members, friends and supporters! Hope you are having a blessed day! #mothersday2019
Happy Mother’s Day to our members, friends and supporters! Hope you are having a blessed day! #mothersday2019
You are invited to celebrate with @islandspicellc on their Grand Re-Opening on May 14, 2019 at 1pm - 6pm at their newly renovated restaurant on Winthrop Ave, New Haven! Come help us celebrate their commitment to having the “Taste of Jamaica” like * Cornmeal, Hominy, Peanut porridge * Ackee n Saltfish * Kidney * Salt Mackerel and ground provisions * Cowfoot and Butter beans * Stewpeas * Rice n Peas * Jerk Chicken * Brown Stew Chicken * Patties, plaintain and so much more..... to our New Haven community! #jamaicanfood #jamaicancuisine #newhavenjamaicanrestaurant
You are invited to celebrate with @islandspicellc on their Grand Re-Opening on May 14, 2019 at 1pm - 6pm at their newly renovated restaurant on Winthrop Ave, New Haven! Come help us celebrate their commitment to having the “Taste of Jamaica” like * Cornmeal, Hominy, Peanut porridge * Ackee n Saltfish * Kidney * Salt Mackerel and ground provisions * Cowfoot and Butter beans * Stewpeas * Rice n Peas * Jerk Chicken * Brown Stew Chicken * Patties, plaintain and so much more..... to our New Haven community! #jamaicanfood #jamaicancuisine #newhavenjamaicanrestaurant
Do you know the name of this tree? #alloverjamaica #jamaicantreesandflowers
Do you know the name of this tree? #alloverjamaica #jamaicantreesandflowers
Innovation at its best! #creativity #yaadgenius
That time when our President @karaineholness attended @afjcares Gala and got to see #estelle perform. #wesupportothers #jaminate #represent🇯🇲 #jacnewhaven #outandabout
That time when our President @karaineholness attended @afjcares Gala and got to see #estelle perform. #wesupportothers #jaminate #represent🇯🇲 #jacnewhaven #outandabout
#jaminate #islandwoman #tekova
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
We representing the Caribbean Diaspora here in New Haven! #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #juneisnationalcaribbeanheritagemonth See you at 4:30pm! #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #juneisnationalcaribbeanheritagemonth In recognition of June being National Caribbean Heritage Month, we are taking our annual photo on the steps of City Hall our photographer is @busbyleigh 🇹🇹 See you there!!! #wedehyah #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #caribbeandiaspora #yaadiesinnewhaven Save the date! #jacnewhaven #trailblazerscholarshipbanquet #jacnewhavenbanquet2019 #cbrandondesign @jacnewhaven is hosting the screening of @sprinterthefilm as a fundraiser. Sprinter celebrates Jamaica, it’s culture, family, sports and each other. The film will only be shown if we pre-sell enough tickets, so please go to our facebook page and RESERVE your tickets today! #jacnewhaven #caribbeandiasporainnewhaven #yaadiesinnewhaven Happy Mother’s Day to our members, friends and supporters! Hope you are having a blessed day! #mothersday2019 You are invited to celebrate with @islandspicellc on their Grand Re-Opening on May 14, 2019 at 1pm - 6pm at their newly renovated restaurant on Winthrop Ave, New Haven! Come help us celebrate their commitment to having the “Taste of Jamaica” like * Cornmeal, Hominy, Peanut porridge * Ackee n Saltfish * Kidney * Salt Mackerel and ground provisions * Cowfoot and Butter beans * Stewpeas * Rice n Peas * Jerk Chicken * Brown Stew Chicken * Patties, plaintain and so much more..... to our New Haven community! #jamaicanfood #jamaicancuisine #newhavenjamaicanrestaurant Do you know the name of this tree? #alloverjamaica #jamaicantreesandflowers
Innovation at its best! #creativity #yaadgenius
That time when our President @karaineholness attended @afjcares Gala and got to see #estelle perform. #wesupportothers #jaminate #represent🇯🇲 #jacnewhaven #outandabout
#jaminate #islandwoman #tekova
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
 

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