ABOUT APANY · ESTABLISHED 1996
Rooted in Anguilla.
United by purpose.
For three decades, the Anguilla Progressive Association of New York (APANY) has served as a vital bridge. We empower our diaspora community in New York and Florida while directly driving educational opportunities, disaster relief, and cultural preservation back home in Anguilla.
OUR STORY
Born in New York.
Always rooted in Anguilla.
Anguilla Progressive Association of New York, Inc. (APANY) was born in 1996 out of a profound longing and sense of duty felt by Anguillan immigrants living across New York City's five boroughs. Feeling a deep attachment to their stunning, 35-square-mile homeland, a passionate group of expatriates set out to create structured support for their families back home and the diaspora in New York.
From shipping books, medical supplies, and disaster-relief packages to launching scholarship initiatives, APANY represents the generosity, resilience, and enduring commitment of the global Anguillan community.
WHAT DRIVES US
Our mission is service.
Our mission is to support Anguillans and friends of Anguilla at home and across the diaspora. For three decades, APANY has advanced its mission through educational support, scholarships, youth and senior initiatives, cultural preservation, community development, emergency relief, and collaborative partnerships that strengthen the well-being of Anguilla and its people.
Education & Heritage
Expanding access to learning while helping Anguillans remain connected to our culture, history, and shared identity.
Community Care
Supporting children, seniors, families, and community organizations through financial assistance, volunteer service, and collaborative outreach.
Resilience & Connection
Strengthening ties across Anguilla and the diaspora while mobilizing people and resources in response to changing community needs.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Executive Board & Leadership
Meet the community leaders and volunteers guiding APANY’s mission, strengthening connections across the Anguillan diaspora, and advancing service to communities in Anguilla and abroad.
Carlson Connor
President
Rey Allen
Vice President
Gregory Hodge
Treasurer
Oriel Thomas
Vice Treasurer
Laurel Hodge
Secretary
Seymour Hodge
Director
Dion Powell, MPA
Director
Godwin Carty
Director
Franklin Woods
director
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Your support turns connection into action.
Through targeted, community-first initiatives, we address critical needs in Anguilla while keeping our vibrant heritage alive across the diaspora network.
Practical Assistance
Your support helps APANY provide financial assistance, volunteer services, disaster relief initiatives, tertiary education scholarships, and resources to organizations serving Anguillans.
Collaborative Partnerships
Your support strengthens APANY’s ability to work with trusted organizations, community leaders, volunteers, and supporters toward shared goals.
Diaspora Connection
Your support helps preserve meaningful connections between Anguillans at home and throughout the diaspora through service, culture, and community engagement.
Help strengthen the connection between Anguilla and its diaspora.
Join APANY in preserving our heritage, supporting our communities, and building meaningful connections for generations to come.