Central Alabama Caribbean
American Organization

Empowering the next generation through scholarships and cultural preservation.

Est. 2011 · Birmingham, Alabama

Our Mission

Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization is a social organization whose main purpose is to be a resource for students from the Caribbean who have chosen to pursue their education at one of the many universities in central Alabama.


Our goal is to fulfill our mission while sharing the best of Caribbean culture with the local community. Through community events, cultural showcases, and our primary initiative — raising funds to provide higher education scholarships for Caribbean American students — we strive to build a legacy of strength, unity, and excellence.


CACAO scholarship recipients and organizers posing together at an awards event

Pauline Ford Caesar Scholarship

We believe education is the foundation of a thriving community.

26
Scholarships Awarded
12
Island Nations Represented
100%
Community Funded

Upcoming Events

Join us as we celebrate our roots — music, food, and community await.

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June 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM Central · Bessemer, Alabama

Festival details & tickets

2026 Marvel City Caribbean Food & Music Festival official save-the-date flyer
Jun 06, 2026

Marvel City Caribbean Festival

Our signature annual festival — Caribbean parade, live reggae & soca, authentic food, kids' zone, and cultural marketplace.

Performer in a vibrant red, white, and black ruffled dress dancing for guests at the Scholarship Gala
Dec 01, 2026

Scholarship Gala

Our premier scholarship fundraising event. Live music, dancing, and the annual scholarship awards ceremony.

Festival Details & Tickets →

Get In Touch

Have questions? Want to volunteer or donate? We'd love to hear from you.

📞 (205) 683-5324

✉️ cacaoonline@gmail.com

📍 PO Box 94336, Birmingham, AL 35220

Donations also accepted via Venmo: @alcaribbean