The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey

Dedicated to the cultural enrichment of our communities.

The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization with a dual purpose of building and strengthening ties amongst people of Jamaican heritage in communities across New Jersey and to serve as a resource to give back to our homeland.

We are comprised of seven chapters within various counties across the state.

Although our membership primarily consists of Jamaican nationals, our events and initiatives are open to all.

MISSION

The mission of JON-J is to empower Jamaicans and their descendants to maintain a cultural identity within their communities through establishing relationships within the business, civic, educational, religious, and international arena.

This enables us to promote recreational activities and assist in the development and improvement of community-related projects in Jamaica and across the State of New Jersey.

VISION

To provide the necessary resources for Caribbean residents and new immigrants to settle and live in health and prosperity.

STATE BOARD OFFICERS

Stephanie Robertson, RN

Vice President

Valerie Bailey, Esq.

President

Claudia Nelson-Woodard

Vice President

Janet Ximines

Secretary

Vacant

Public Relations Officer

Donovan Cameron

Treasurer

Sandra Mordecai

Trustee

Patrick Reid

Trustee

Rev. Rupert Johnson

Trustee

Novlette Edwards-Hammond, NP

Bergen Chapter President

Esther Lewars, Ed.S.

Essex Chapter President

Rev. Andrea Ashman

Mercer Chapter President

Dr. Euton Laing

Middlesex Chapter President

Rev. Cleveland Thomas

Passaic Chapter President

Sandra Campbell-Johnson

Somerset Chapter President

Sam Cherrington, MBA

Vice President Emeritus

Shirley Jarvis

Union Chapter President

Mr. Lynval James

President Emeritus

Get in touch

Contact Information

  • P.O. Box 446 Orange NJ 07050
  • (848) 228-2976
  • jamaicaorg.nj@gmail.com

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