“Soulful expressions:

Sounds of freedom”

Greetings JCNAACP Members, Sponsors and Friends,

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) stands one-hundred-sixteen (116) years strong and continues to champion human and civil rights.

Our mission is to achieve civil and political rights by advancing policies that eliminate discrimination, dismantle systemic injustice while promoting education, economic and health equity for all Americans.

We are deeply grateful and thankful for your steadfast and generous support. We invite you to join us at our 60th Annual Freedom Fund which is committed to a goal of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000). Proceeds from our annual fund-raising event support the following:

• Voter registration and education
• Monthly educational speakers (no charge/open to the public)
• Community outreach with Johnson County executives, law enforcement, and school boards
• Youth Council and ACT-SO development
• Operating expenses of both Adult and Youth Units
• Michael J. Baker and Corinthian Nutter College Scholarships

Since 2008, we have awarded over fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000) in scholarships and recognition, proudly presenting them during our Annual Freedom Fund celebration.

This year, we are excited to sponsor a soulful jazz concert featuring The Shedrick Mitchell Trio with Aaron Marcellus(New York City) and more performers to be announced! These jazz musicians are world renowned artists as well as former NAACP ACT-SO and Youth Council members!

Whether you love traditional or smooth jazz, you will enjoy this distinguished lineup.