(PRESS RELEASE) – In an effort to raise awareness among members of the Caribbean diaspora of the many activities and opportunities available to them throughout New York City and the State of New York, the Consulate General of Saint Lucia in New York, in collaboration with the CARICOM Consular Corps, will be holding a Community Resource Fair, on Saturday, November 18, 2017.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Saint Lucia House, 438 East 49thStreet, Brooklyn, New York, from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

Exhibiting at the Resource Fair will be a number of agencies and organizations providing information on topics of particular interest to Saint Lucians in the New York area, including, but not limited to: immigration, education, workforce training, health and wellness, job placement, housing, and childcare.

Although there is no admission fee, participants are encouraged to donate toys to the Consulate’s annual Diaspora Toy Drive, benefitting underprivileged children in Saint Lucia.

For more information on the Community Resource Fair, contact the consulate at 212.697.9360, ext. 203, or [email protected]