APANY

The Anguilla Progressive Association of New York (APANY) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that was organized in 1996 by a group of concerned Anguillians and friends of Anguilla. The mission of APANY is to provide assistance for the educational, social, economic and cultural needs of Anguillians at home and abroad.
 
APANY Inc. engages in various funding and fund raising activities to accomplish its goals of developing opportunities for all Anguillians. APANY’s primary fund raising event is its Annual Dinner and Awards Dance, when it celebrates Anguilla Day and presents awards. APANY has honored Anguillians in the New York metropolitan area as well as those living in Anguilla for their continued outstanding contributions to their respective communities or institutions. Awardees have freely given their time for the general welfare of Anguillians.
 
APANY strives to carry on the philanthropic ideas of the previous organizations, such as The Anguilla Progressive Society of New York that was started here in New York in 1923; and the Sons and Daughters of Anguilla of New Jersey. Membership in the Association is open to any person who shares a common interest in promoting the goals and objectives of the Association. APANY also works with several organizations in Anguilla to accept contributions in North America.
 
  Goals and Objectives:
 
To conduct activities which are charitable, educational, and cultural
To unite all people who are interested in the island of Anguilla.
To promote the goodwill and general welfare of its members
To provide assistance to persons in need
To provide activities for the elderly and youth
To provide scholarship awards
To provide mentors to assist and encourage students who receive scholarships
To sponsor and support cultural and visual arts programs