NAACP Special Contribution Fund

Focused on protecting and advancing civil rights by eliminating the disparity within target areas: criminal justice, education, employment, emergency relief, health advocacy, housing, legal assistance.

4805 Mount Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: (410) 580-5777 Fax: (410) 602-9310 EIN/Tax ID: 13-1998814 http://www.naacp.org/

Detailed Description of NAACP Special Contribution Fund

The Programs of the NAACP are designed to provide help and hope for anyone in need! Education - The NAACP continues its focus on education issues working to ensure equal access and quality, integrated education opportunities. Back-To-School/ Stay-in-School programs are geared towards drop-out prevention and the NAACP ACT-SO program (Academic, Cultural, Technical and Scientific Olympics), promotes artistic and academic excellence for minority high school students. Youth Outreach - Future leaders must be trained today and through 500 youth units across the nation with over 67,000 youth, we provide guidance, counsel and assistance. Economic Empowerment- The NAACP continues to promote the growth of minority entrepreneurship, equal employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, and housing options for all socio-economic levels. Health - Education programs, counseling for seniors; health fairs and screenings provide a guide to healthy living. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Legal assistance by NAACP lawyers seeking justice through the courts. The NAACP also sponsors a variety of ongoing programs including Armed Services and Veterans Affairs assistance, Emergency/ Disaster Relief, Housing assistance and Prison Outreach. The NAACP provides help across the nation and overseas. Within the 50 states, we are as near as your telephone. Please write or call for further information.

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