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The Church Council on Justice and Corrections was established in I972 by the Canadian Council of Churches and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. The supporting denominations appoint members from across Canada with experience and expertise in the field of criminal justice and corrections. CCJC is a national and bilingual organization.

The mission of the National Council of Negro Women is to lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.  

The mission of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council is to eliminate homelessness by ensuring comprehensive health care and secure housing for everyone.

The mission of the Dan Beard Council and the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

The Walking In Authority (WIA) Teen Council, Inc. seeks to provide social and educational opportunities to low/moderate income teens that foster human development, building character, and increase teens voice and involvement in the Metro Atlanta community. The program's purpose is to create a secure atmosphere with a teen/parent-friendly and safe environment using a holistic approach to education, job training, health and wellness, leadership, parental outreach, mediation and conflict resolution, public administration, public safety, judicial system, discipline, character and personal development while having fun. SPARKLE K. ADAMS, is the founder and Executive Director of the Walking In Authority (WIA) Teen Council formerly known as the Forest Park Teen Council, Inc. While serving as Mayor Pro-tem, Interim Mayor, and City Councilwoman in the City of Forest Park, she envisioned giving teenagers a vehicle to promote their interest through active involvement in the community by participation in community activities. Her goal is to have teens serve as ambassadors to the City leaders on behalf of their peers contributing back to the community. Hence, the Forest Park Teen Council was officially launched in 2009. The name was officially changed to Walking In Authority (WIA) Teen Council, Inc. in 2016. Walking In Authority (WIA) Teen Council, Inc. promotes positive relationships among youth from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Through our reorganization, we developed working committees to be more efficient and effective in accomplishing our new goal of “Aspire to Inspire"; our mission to LEARN (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Responsibility, and Networking); our vision of looking into the future using our LENS (Leadership, Education, Networking that leads to Success).

The Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council’s mission is to celebrate and promote the arts while enriching the community through arts programming, education, entertainment, and cultural connection for individuals of all ages and abilities.

THE FRIENDS OF THE DOVER COUNCIL ON AGING, a 501(c)3 organization, exists since 2010 to provide financial support to the Council on Aging. While the COA works through its Board of Directors to implement programs with a limited budget appropriated each year by Town Meeting and supplementary funds from grants, the FRIENDS assists with beyond-budget expenses to expand and enhance the programs of the COA. Our fundraising efforts support educational and social activities such as Lifetime Learning classes, luncheons, and trips, as well as purchases for other recognized concerns of the COA.

The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW courageously takes a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women’s rights, and reproductive freedom.

The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that promotes the dignity and independence of people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired by providing vision services, advocating for legislation, and educating the general public.

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Inc., is a volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish values, that works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for all.