The Jamaica United Relief Association (JURA) is marking four decades of community service and philanthropy with a celebratory gala and scholarship awards ceremony on Saturday, September 26.
The event, themed “Ruby Jubilee: A 40-Year Legacy of Service,” will take place at the Marriott Coral Springs, located at 1775 Heron Bay Blvd., Coral Springs, FL.
Hosted under the patronage of the Hon. R. Oliver Mair, Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, the gala will serve as the premier commemoration of JURA’s 40th anniversary. Tickets are available for purchase via the organization’s website at www.jurafl.org or by calling (754) 900-5269.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit JURA’s social welfare fund, supporting a range of healthcare initiatives, scholarship programs, and community projects across South Florida, Jamaica, and the wider Caribbean. Since its founding, JURA has contributed over US$500,000 in medical and dental equipment to Jamaican institutions, awarded more than 25 academic scholarships, and extended both financial and in-kind support to organizations serving the most vulnerable.
The night will also honor JURA’s founder, Joan Seaga-Gonzalez, for her decades of service. Recognized as the driving force behind the organization’s mission, her dedication continues to inspire its work in the fields of health, education, and social services.
“This evening is not just a celebration of what we’ve done—it’s a reminder of the impact we can make when we work together,” the organization said in a statement. “We are deeply grateful to our members, sponsors, and supporters who have stood by us throughout these 40 years.”
JURA was founded in South Florida in 1985 by Joan Seaga-Gonzalez and a group of civic-minded Jamaicans. They came together in response to the growing need for a Caribbean-oriented service organization that could support the less fortunate, assist new immigrants navigating life in the U.S., and provide aid during times of disaster. From the start, JURA’s mission was rooted in community service—both locally and in Jamaica.
Joan Seaga-Gonzalez served as JURA’s first president, leading the organization for its first 21 years. Since its humble beginnings, JURA has grown into a major charitable force, making a lasting impact across South Florida and the Caribbean.
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