Society For The Advancement Of The Caribbean Diaspora (SACD)

Mission

The Society for the Advancement of the Caribbean Diaspora (SACD) is a 501c3 non-profit tax exempt organization created in 2009. The organization encourages membership of people of Caribbean descent. Our members include a diverse array of individuals including entrepreneurs, artists, business people and professionals working in government, health care, the private sector and nonprofits. The organization's mission includes the goal of engaging the communities of the Caribbean Diaspora through the exploration of common interests and concerns, and utilizing collective resources to ensure the welfare and advancement of the Caribbean Diaspora. OUR SLOGAN: Join SACD, the BRIDGE to a better future TAG LINE The Caribbean-American organization that unites everyone KEY TARGET AUDIENCE Caribbean-American students and professionals between the ages of 17-75 OUR PROMISE TO OUR SUPPORTERS, CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY Our mandate is to provide them with the most current information, knowledge and resources required to create a better future. SACD MEMBER BENEFITS Networking opportunities Community Involvement Professional Development Leadership Opportunities Mentor Programs Awareness Life Skills Development Talent Bank Listing Recognition

Programs

Activities of the organization include networking events, personal development workshops and cultural events, including Caribbean Diaspora art & craft shows and film screenings. The Organization has also helped to address the collective needs of the Caribbean Diaspora community and has created opportunities for presentations about the impact of the Census 2010 on Caribbean populations. Other activities include the establishment of a Scholarship Fund, organized social service projects, such as contributions to local non-profits serving the homeless and Haitian recovery efforts.

Statistics on Society For The Advancement Of The Caribbean Diaspora (SACD)

• Projects on GlobalGiving: 0
• Founded: 2009