Community Background

The Liberian Community Association of Rhode Island, Inc. (LCARI) was formerly called the Liberian Students Association of Rhode Island (LSARI).  The Liberian Students Association of Rhode Island was founded in the 1970s as a support group for Liberian students attending the local colleges and universities.  The LSARI also served as an advocacy group providing a “voice” on social justice issues facing Liberians and Liberian communities in America.

As the population of Liberians in Rhode Island increased, a broader mission was adopted to advance the economic and socio-political needs of the Liberian Community.  To meet these challenges, the organization was incorporated in 1982 and renamed the Liberian Community Association of Rhode Island (LCARI).  To date, there are at least 15,000 Liberians residing in Rhode Island.

LCARI is a 501 (c)(3) Federal tax-exempt organization.  The LCARI leadership structure includes, a nine-man Board of Directors (Assembly) and a four-men Executive Committee. The Assembly is the legislative and oversight body, while the Executive Committee manages the daily affairs of the Association.

HARRY V. STEWART

MEMORIAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT

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