Who We Are
Welcome! I am thankful you’ve taken the time to visit our website.
St. Lucia Association of Georgia (SLUAG) is a non-profit organization located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our aim is to provide guidance, helpful, constructive information and resources whenever possible to St. Lucian’s, and the community at large.
SLUAG also acts as a vehicle that brings St. Lucians in Georgia together by organizing social and educational events. Our goal is also to serve, represent and showcase the St. Lucian Community and Culture in Georgia and surrounding states.
SLUAG also strives to work with other associations, organizations, government departments, agencies, community based groups and individuals through dialogue, networking and sharing or securing of resources on matters of cultural, educational, social and economic development either for mutual benefit or to advance the needs of our members and/or the citizens of Saint Lucia.
I encourage you to become an active member of our association, come share your views and experiences.
Help make SLUAG a better association. We also encourage you to let us know your concerns or ideas. We can be reached via email: president.sluag@gmail.com or pro.sluag@gmail.com
Cornelius Alfred | President
Promoting St. Lucia at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
SLUAG also strives to work with other associations, organizations, government departments, agencies, community based groups and individuals through dialogue, networking and sharing or securing of resources on matters of cultural, educational, social and economic development either for mutual benefit or to advance the needs of our members and/or the citizens of Saint Lucia.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to be the anchor for our communities. To build a strong sense of community and belonging by fostering cultural connections.
We strive to create welcome spaces where people of all cultures and generations can continue to share our rich culture.
We foster cultural awareness and preservation of our heritage through community engagements, cultural events, and purposeful activities.
We amplify the presence of St. Lucia and inspire future generations to proudly carry our St. Lucian heritage forward.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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Help relieve poverty, sickness and distress within St. Lucia.
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Advance the education of the inhabitants of St. Lucia and the St. Lucian community within Georgia and other states.
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Advance the education of the public and in particular people of St. Lucian origin, by providing educational activities and aids in such ways as the Association, through its Executive Body, shall determine.
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Promote the principles of equality, opportunity, diversity and good relations between persons of different racial groups, for the benefit of the public at large.
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Provide opportunities for social, cultural and recreational activities, in such ways as the Executive Body shall determine to further the Association’s objectives.
OUR FOCUS
Our focus is to empower and uplift communities by investing in our youth, promoting education, fighting hunger and helping to alleviate homelessness.
Through charitable outreach, educational initiatives and community partnerships, we strive to create lasting opportunities providing resources to individuals and families to improve lives in Georgia as well as in our homeland, St. Lucia.
Executive Board Members
President - Cornelius Alfred
Vice President - Marjorie Douglas
Organizing Secretary - Digna (Kim) Williams
Treasurer - Kirsty Douglas
Public Relations Officer - Michelle Solomon
Recording Secretary - Luciana David
Trustee - Thomas Constable
Trustee - Hiacinth Inglis
Floor Representative - Elizabeth Alfred
Floor Representative - Edwin Montoute
Floor Representative - Sixtus Edwide
