2025 Board of Directors & Scholarship Awards Reception

Since its founding in 1978, the West Indian Foundation, Inc. has been an important pillar of support and leadership in Hartford, CT. Our mission is to foster and strengthen unity within the West Indian community and our initiatives have had an exponentially positive impact in building vibrant, engaged communities in Greater Hartford. Through strategic partnerships focusing on health, education, business, economic development, and culture we have been able to provide access to education, mentor young leaders, fund economic development projects, and advocate for immigrants and entrepreneurs. The West Indian Foundation, Inc. has been credited with helping to revitalize neighborhoods in the Hartford area, creating a critical network of resources and support for the community’s growth and development. For over 40 years, the Foundation has been dedicated to improving life for members of the West Indian community throughout Greater Hartford and beyond - but our work is far from over.