In collaboration with the Grenada Consulate in New York, a new umbrella organization was instituted. The new organization consists of approximately fifty organizations from Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, interested businesses and individuals from the Tri-state area. This signifies a new and important day for all Grenadian nationals. The name of the organization: GRENCAP United The derivation of GRENCAP United: Gren represents Grenada, CA-represents Carriacou, and P represents Petite Martinique. The three intertwining circles of the logo epitomize “Unity”. The white dove symbolizes Peace and Love, and the olive branch with the seven leaves epitomize the six parishes and Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The colors of the circles are red, green and gold which are our national colors. The objective of the umbrella organization is to act as a vehicle for the welfare and advancement of the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. GRENCAP United will facilitate the needs of the organizations here in the New York Metropolitan area. Our Mission Statements are as follows: 1. To bring together all functioning interested groups, individuals and businesses operating within the Tri-State area. 2. To aid in the coordination and scheduling of activities of the various organizations by having a central web site to register events. 3. To develop a springboard of friendship, foster better relationships and togetherness for all our people, organizations and businesses within the Tri-State area. 4. To create, build and strengthen the bond within the New York Diaspora, thereby enabling us to address common issues that affect us all. 5. To promote self awareness through interactions of social and educational programs. 6. To assist financially by pooling our resources to enhance and empower our people through education, culture and social programs. 7. To become incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York so that this body can have autonomy to seek help from Government agencies, Foundations and Corporations. GRENCAP UNITED SHALL OPERATE ON THE “COMMON GROUND” FREE OF POLITICS, POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS, AND/OR POLITICAL OVERTONES. The organization represents the interests, values and views of the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, here in the New York metropolitan area and the people back home in Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique.