A 501(c)(3) Organization

   The DWIU was formed Nov 2001 to foster a better relationship among West Indians living in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth community, while providing limited and necessary assistance to the needy as is evident in the accomplishments of projects we have embarked upon. DWIU aims to bring Dallas and Fort Worth residents of all cultures together to promote an appreciation of the diverse ethnicities in this community. The personal goal for DWIU is to maintain a haven for all West Indians living in the Dallas/Fort Worth community.

   The idea to formulate the Dallas West Indies United came through the initiative, insights and concern of Mr. Roy LaBeach and Mr. Harold “Mike” Burrows after the death of Owen Sterling a very dear friend and son of the West Indian community. These two individuals saw the dire need to foster a harmonious relationships among the West Indians living in the Dallas community and to try and reshape its image, while rectifying the misconceptions of our neighbors, who tend to perceive West Indians in a negative light. They wanted to defy the odds by demonstrating their ability to organize, mobilize and most importantly prove that West Indians could live in unity and be on one accord. 

   The idea was sold to some patriotic and civil-minded West Indians, who came together and formed a Steering Committee that met on a weekly basis for approximately 10 weeks. Those individuals worked tirelessly and dedicatedly in getting the association successfully launched on November 14, 2001. Members of the Steering Committee were Roy LaBeach (chairman), Robert Lawrence (Secretary), Delroy Ebanks (Sergeant of Arms), Keith Burrows, Harold Burrows, Andrew Dillon, Alan Donaldson, Glanville "Cap" Evans, Altimond Henry, Keith Harrison, Patrick Lee, Roy Lee, Errol Ebanks, Slim Augustine and Maria Lawrence.

Everyone is invited and welcome to join this organization, regardless of whether or not you have lineage to the West Indies, you are invited to join this young, successful and fast growing association.