Our Objectives

support, mentor, network, influence

The principal objectives of CASONY are to:

  • Encourage and support persons or organizations providing employment, training, commercial opportunities, or financial support to members and/or programs positively impacting the Caribbean-American community.

  • Provide mentorship, scholarship and encouragement to students (K-8), especially those interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math; offer parents assistance in understanding and navigating New York’s specialized high school selection process and all available funding.

  • Provide networking opportunities for CASONY members to exchange and share mutually beneficial resources.

  • Engage in and influence policy deliberations impacting our community, including those related to laws, regulation, access to services and provisions of technologies.