Friday, June 15 – Sunday, June 17, 2012
The Jabari Society of Bergen County is a chapter of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters. The name Jabari is derived from the Swahili noun meaning brave one. From the day of Jabari’s inception in 1993, the mission has remained the same. Our purpose is to maintain professional competence, educational awareness, community concern and the establishment of unity and brotherhood within our communities. We dedicate ourselves to keep alive the interest of all fire service personnel current and future, of educational or employment opportunity within our community and fire departments.
The Jabari Society covers the cost of operations from the membership dues comprised of Englewood Professional Firefighters . We have donated annually to the community for the past 14 years through various programs, such as scholarships to Dwight Morrow High School Seniors; several whom have gone on to earn college degrees. Our “Annual Back to School Cookout” provides area students with school supplies, music, food, fun and games. The “Annual Safe, Fun Halloween Party” provides a safe environment for area students where we provide food, fun, music, prizes, and treat bags to all attending. Our bi-annual fundraising Dinner Dance is our most anticipated event serving as an opportunity to bring our community together, to recognize local residents for their community service. The fundraising efforts from this event also allows us to continue to better serve our community.
The Jabari Society of Bergen County is pleased to announce Englewood’s Annual Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration and Festival June 15-17, 2012 at Englewood’s Depot Square.
June 15-17 there will be a carnival @ Depot Square Friday from 4:00pm – 9:00pm: Saturday 1:00pm – 9:00pm and Sunday 12:00noon – 9:00pm. Juneteenth Social Event to be held Friday, June 15, 2012 at Club 201, corner of Palisades Ave & Armory St, Englewood, NJ, 9:00 pm-1:00 am, Buffet and DJ, $20 donation.
Saturday parade and ceremony at the monument located on Palisades & Tenafly Road beginning at 10am followed by a festival and carnival at Depot Square, 1 Demerest Ave. Englewood. Music, entertainment, food, vendors and carnival rides will be available for all to enjoy.
Attached you will find an overview of Juneteenth along with our marketing information and forms. To participate in this historic event, please contact us by visiting our website or see us on Facebook or contact Joe at 201-615-2983. The Jabari Society of Bergen County Incorporated is a 501-c3 organization and tax exempt.
We look forward to speaking with you!
Jabari Society of Bergen County
Download the Juneteenth Complete Information Packet
