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Marcelle Chery is on a mission to show the Caribbean American Community in a much more
positive light

--Main Stream Press, March 2006

Map of the Carribbean

Our Mission
  • To convey the untold positive images of Haitians and other Caribbean Nationals
  • To convey, through Education, a stronger positive message to youths of Caribbean decent
  • To provide more role models to youths of Caribbean descent
  • To unveil and share the untold histories of Haiti and other Caribbean nations.
  • To dispel some of the negative images about Haitians and other Caribbean Nationals
  • To create a common ground for both the French and English speaking Caribbean Community.
  • To establish a support system for youths of Caribbean descent.

The MeansBe a guest speaker in the schools attended by Caribbean youths; seminars on history of different Caribbean countries; etiquette classes, classes on moral values. Classes by police officers, relative to youth conduct and behavior on the streets. First hand experience on a ride with police officers. CPR classes, Hygiene classes, safety awareness, dress code classes (dress for success); visit the Caribbean youths in jail.  Collaborate with known Caribbean artists, to bring positive role models to the youths in jail. Create social activities to raise self-esteem.  Show case youths on Tribune Tropicale TV Show; Coach the youths in creating their own show, encourage parent’s participation and emphasize the importance of parent-teacher meeting in schools.  Invite the skillful senior citizens in sharing their experience on the TV Show. Our Goals

  • To organize a group of volunteers who can lend their talents and skills to assist Caribbean youths in Broward County and initiate an Outreach Program.
  • To extend the Outreach Program to Caribbean Nationals – one County at a time, one State at a time.
  • To establish a common ground where Caribbean Nationals can work together to empower the new generation.

Targeted Programs

♣Scholarship Assistance ♣Youth Club ♣Teen Straight Talk
♣ Women/Men Straight Talk ♣ Youth Educational/Recreational Trips
♣Tutoring Program with Mentorship ♣ Etiquette/Grace Class
♣ Public Speaking Class ♣Cultural Awareness through Dance
♣  Annual Church Service Celebration ♣Book Club ♣Festival ♣Jail Visits ♣ Seminars/ Workshops ♣Talk Show with Audience ♣ Women’s Support Groups 
♣ Domestic Violence advocacy ♣ HIV/AIDS Awareness ♣ Annual  Gala