LIBERIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
 
Introduction
The Liberian Association of Metropolitan Atlanta (LAMA), known previously as the Liberian Community Association of Georgia, began in September of 1976 as a non-profit student organization.  LAMA was organized to:

• promote peace, unity, progress and social awareness among citizens of the Republic of Liberia residing within Metropolitan Atlanta;
• maintain Liberia’s cultural and traditional heritage and values;
• serve as a forum for the exchange of views among Liberians;
• assist and support specific development projects for community empowerment;
• encourage educational endeavors among members;
• attend to the welfare of members in such instances or circumstances as bereavement, sickness, immigration issues and  special achievements (i.e., graduations and weddings)

The Organization
LAMA’s administrative team consists of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. In addition, a Council of Presidents consisting of the heads of major local Liberian organizations has been established for the purpose of advising the president. LAMA’s operational functions are divided among volunteer committees.
Projects and Services
LAMA provides a variety of services to the Liberian Community of Metro Atlanta including the scheduling and coordinating activities and events between local organizations. These include monthly meetings for information sharing. In addition, future plans include providing services such as low cost legal and medical insurance to our members. Projects for 2008-2009 include a scholarship program at the University of Liberia, after school programs and an adult computer literacy program for Liberian Refugees in Clarkston, Georgia.
Membership
LAMA plans to embark on an ambitious membership drive. The organization’s goal is to increase the current membership from approximately 200 to 2,000 Liberians. This augmentation will represent a membership that embodies one third of the Liberian populace in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. The organization’s ongoing goal is to increase membership to include all of the Liberians who reside in the Atlanta Metro area.
Finances
LAMA is primarily supported by volunteer efforts and membership dues. Revenue realized from dues and  fundraising activities, are used to finance projects and services in the community.