The Burlington Caribbean Connection(BCC)
The Burlington Caribbean Connection started in 1996 as the Burlington Caribbean Youth Connection later changed to its current name The Burlington Caribbean Connection and referred to fondly as the BCC.
Over the past 20 years many have joined as members and many have left but the dedicated ones remain and very committed to the BCC mission and Vision .
The BCC has partnered with many groups and Agencies in the Burlington and surrounding area and has maintained many relationships with local businesses.
The BCC has maintained its Scholarship Fund with the assistance of Smith’s Funeral Homes, Grant and Bernhardt Law Firm(Toronto) and recently Adrian Johnson(Toronto) Each year the BCC has presented either one or two awards to assist students going off to University or college.
The BCC can also boast that we have donated money to the Local Hospital and many other agencies in the area as well as Internationally when there is a disaster and we will endeavor to continue.
The BCC introduced Black History events to Burlington with the assistance of the City, HRPS, School Boards and many more. We have participated in as many initiatives as we could and ensured our voice was heard from the Caribbean Community in order to promote awareness of our Caribbean Culture.
As we continue our presence in Burlington during the past 20 years we want to ensure that we are inclusive and therefore embrace anyone who wishes to join us and become a member.
Current Executive Committee:
President: Ancilla Ho-Young
Vice President: Cynthia Ahulu
Secretary: Norma Byer
Treasurer; Norma Richards
Past President: Janet Mullin