Who We Are...

Who We Are

The Harrow African-Caribbean Association (HACAS) is a voluntary community organisation formed in 1991 to bring together the African-Caribbean people, who live in Harrow.

Through our motto 'Unity is Strength' we aim to promote the well-being and interest of our members; provide them with a meeting place; support individuals including the youth and elderly; take up their concerns with statutory bodies such as Local and Central Government in respect of Health, Education, Employment and Training; provide leisure and cultural activities for members and the wider community.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

 

  • HERITAGE STORIES OF HARROW – OUR JOURNEY EX-NURSES PROJECT – HACAS is taking part in the Harrow Giving Heritage Project to record our Oral History, for our legacy, which will encompass the journeys of Nurses who came from the various Caribbean Islands to make their career in Nursing in the UK covering the era the 1960’s–1970’s. The Project is being funded by Harrow Giving. The start of our Heritage Stories of Harrow Project will be from April 25 through to May 26 starting with the Interviewing of ex-Nurses on 26th April, followed by a Presentation by an Orator on 25th June, and an Exhibitions on 23rd Aug – all of which were well represented. The next event is a Dance Routine in September (day to be confirmed) and the Black History Month Heritage Showcase Event on 25th 
  • HACAS TROPHIES AWARD – these trophy awards are to be presented to deserving Members of the community, at certain events.
  • FUNDING – HACAS has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Funders for the Organisation’s work.

  • Charity Status: HACAS has been awarded Charity Status.
  • ALL INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS ETC IS AVAILABLE VIA THE SECRETARY – PATRICIA TURNER: 07350 473715

 

Friday Club

Friday Club

Our Friday Club ensures that retired and elderly members have a place to meet; enjoy good African-Caribbean cuisine, keep fit, leisure activities including day trips and excursions and contribute to cultural and social events.

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Dance School

Friday Club

The HACAS Dance School was established in 2002 and offers children and young people in the community, the opportunity to learn dance, mainly street but also other popular dance forms, to have fun and make friends.

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Mentoring

Friday Club

The aims of the Mentoring project are to raise aspirations, increase confidence and academic achievement. We primarily work with black boys aged 11-16 irrespective of academic, social & economic background.

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