Welcome to Sierra leone Association, Jefferson City, Missouri
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Members 2015
The association was founded in 1994 by 13 Sierra Leoneans living in Jefferson City. The objective is to serve as a social club with the primary purpose of bringing members together on a regular basis.
Secondly, to give moral and financial support to any member who might be in a difficult situation as deemed fit by the general membership.
Thirdly, to assist morally or financially or by any other means possible, a person or group in need of assistance when such assistance is proven necessary and affordable based on the availability of funds. Presently the association has 40 members from 3 african countries, namely: Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Senegal. The association is funding a scholarship program (501 (c) (3) public charity) to support needy students in Sierra Leone in pursuing a high school education. As of date, over 80 students have benefited from the program.
Secondly, to give moral and financial support to any member who might be in a difficult situation as deemed fit by the general membership.
Thirdly, to assist morally or financially or by any other means possible, a person or group in need of assistance when such assistance is proven necessary and affordable based on the availability of funds. Presently the association has 40 members from 3 african countries, namely: Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Senegal. The association is funding a scholarship program (501 (c) (3) public charity) to support needy students in Sierra Leone in pursuing a high school education. As of date, over 80 students have benefited from the program.
Scholarship Students 2016
Scholarship recipients sends their gratitude and thanks to members of The Sierra Leone Association in Jefferson City.
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Special Contributions by Members at the 19th Annual Thanksgiving Service on October 22, 2017
17th Annual Thanksgiving Service Sunday, October 18, 2015
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Thanksgiving Service Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Grace Episcopal Church, Jefferson City Missouri
Mende Native Dancing |
Fashion Show |