Caribbean International Cultural Association (CICA). United in Service to the Charlotte Community and the Caribbean Community Worldwide
Founded in 1999, the Caribbean International Cultural Association (CICA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Created by individuals of Caribbean heritage, CICA strengthens connections between the Caribbean diaspora and the Carolinas through service, culture, and education.
With a Mission to promote Caribbean culture, support humanitarian efforts, and foster educational opportunities for individuals and families in Charlotte, across the Carolinas, and throughout the Caribbean.
Join CICA
Together, we fund scholarships, disaster aid, and cultural programs.
Your contributions fund scholarships, cultural programs, and humanitarian relief in Charlotte and the Caribbean.
Share your time and skills to support events, outreach, and disaster relief initiatives.
Join us at Caribbean festivals, fundraisers, and community gatherings across the Carolinas.
Volunteering with us offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to our mission, enriching lives.
CICA’s mission drives every program, partnership, and event we host. From education to disaster relief and cultural celebrations, our work ensures that the Caribbean spirit continues to thrive in Charlotte, the Carolinas, and abroad.
Offering scholarships, mentorship, and youth programs that encourage academic achievement and personal growth.
Sharing the vibrant music, food, art, and traditions of the Caribbean through cultural events, festivals, and performances across Charlotte and the Carolinas.
Providing relief and resources to families impacted by natural disasters and challenges both locally and in the Caribbean region.
Creating spaces where Caribbean heritage is celebrated and unity is strengthened between the Caribbean diaspora and the wider community.
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CICA builds community through culture, service, and education. Volunteers give their time and energy to uplift others, while scholarship recipients remind us why investing in the next generation matters. Their stories inspire and keep our mission alive.
