West Indian American Association

of Greater Bridgeport

About Us

WIAAGB Mission

The mission of the West Indian American Association of Greater Bridgeport (WIAAGB) is to promote and support academic accomplishment and excellence through our scholarship and mentoring programs; to empower our youths and equip them with the necessary tools to be successful and reach the pinnacle of success in the community and society.

Who We Are

The West Indian American Association of Greater Bridgeport (WIAAGB) is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It serves as a beacon of hope for West Indian-Americans in the area. We are a community oriented, social organization devoted to expand opportunities for all people and provide leadership in maintaining and fostering Caribbean culture and education. We take active interest in educational, cultural and social activities that benefit the local community and the Caribbean.

WIAAGB wears the mantel as “ambassador" in the Caribbean community. We fulfill our mission through our compassionate and dedicated members and a very small operating budget. We have no paid staff, funding is by dues paid by members and the modest proceeds from three events per year that we offer. We are all volunteers and a hundred percent of our financial resources go directly to fund our programs.

 

The WIAAGB Board

Dr. Kwamie Dunbar, President  - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Carolyn Vermont, Vice President

Raymond Panther Treasurer

Pamela Williams, Assistant Treasurer

Byron Crosdale, Recording Secretary - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Raymond Panther, Education/Youth Development

Opal Crosdale, Fundraising

Carolyn Vermont, Public Relations

Edrice Viechweg - Membership

Claudette Beamon, Cultural Development

Valzie Peterkin, President Emeritus

Vinton Peterkin, President Emeritus

 

We Have Thoughts What We Believe

We Have Vision

To create and foster the spirit of understanding among those of West Indian descent and the people of Connecticut.

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We Give the Values

To perform lawful acts necessary to complete the mission of the WIAAGB. To enter into contracts for lawful purposes only.

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We Have a Mission

To engage in community development activities which enhance the educational, cultural, social, civil, and other related programs of the community.

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We Are a Brand

We promote the principles of good citizenship and actively seek to better the Greater Bridgeport community by providing scholarships to children of West Indian descent.

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