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31 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | OCTOBER 25, 2021 National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) 820A Prospect Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095 | (860) 683-1039 | www.nccj.org The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) is a human relations organization that promotes inclusion and acceptance by providing education and advocacy while building communities that are respectful and just for all. Celebrating the diversity of races, religions, cultures, genders, abilities and sexual orientations. MISSION: ABOUT US: Year established: 1927 Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $951,500 Total number of employees: 77 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): We facilitate over 100 programs every year and work with, on average, 3,000-4,000 individuals each year: youth and adults across all industries. We primarily serve Connecticut and Western Massachusetts and expanded our reach across the country in 2020. TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Special Events: 46% Programs: 21% Grants: 21% General Contributions: 12% "NCCJ was just what my staff and students needed – honest and critical conversations about equity and privilege. The presenters were supportive and patient and we were never judged. We came away with a greater understanding of differences and how to use those differences to strengthen our learning community." -- Stacy Butkus, Principal of H. C. Wilcox Technical School BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Board Chair Susan B. Dunn Retired President & CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Jeannette de Jesús Interim President & CEO Vice Chair I Patricia H. Meiser Meiser Sports Consulting Vice Chair II Brooke Penders University of Hartford Vice Chair III Calvin R. Hill, PhD Springfield College Treasurer Edmund Kindelan CohnReznick Secretary Erica Dean Comcast Western New England Division Edward Lewis James P. Ray, Esq David Rosenthal F or over 90 years, the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) has worked to eliminate all forms of discrimination through education and advocacy. Our programming efforts for both youth and adults are directed at transforming communities to make them more inclusive and just for all of us, not just some of us. Our signature middle and high school programs, NCCJ Bridges, NCCJ ANYTOWN and NCCJ's Youth Action Coalition (YAC), provide a multi- tiered, comprehensive educational process that gives youth the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to challenge all forms of bias in their schools and communities. These programs build on one another, enabling NCCJ to educate and mentor students throughout their middle and high school years and even into college. NCCJ also provides workshops and consulting for corporations, non-profits, organizations, and communities. GOALS 1. School and Youth Programs To reach more youth -- from middle school through college -- with experience-rich programs that help our next generation to respect and to celebrate a diverse world. 2. Adult, Corporate and Community Programs To reach more adults where they are -- home, workplace and in community -- to understand and respect our differences. 3. Diversity & Inclusion Consulting and Coaching Services To be the source of information for issues of race, bigotry and bias and how to work toward a more inclusive and understanding world. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES: Each year NCCJ recognizes those in our communities who have made a difference by advancing social justice at their annual Human Relations Awards Banquet. The semi-formal event entails a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, speeches and stories that highlight the work of NCCJ, and both youth and adult award presentations. The recipients embody the mission of the NCCJ in their willingness to assist others; to speak out against all forms of oppression and to actualize NCCJ's principles of dialogue, education and conflict resolution in daily life. Businesses, organizations and community members can attend, purchase a sponsorship or place an ad in our event program. Information can be found at www.nccj.org. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are essential to carry out our mission. We ask for help during our annual Banquet and other special events and with administrative projects that go beyond daily tasks. NCCJ also looks for those who are committed to social justice and are interested in carrying out the work as per-diem trainers. Trainers go through a rigorous program to learn about NCCJ, our methodology and curriculum, and then train alongside NCCJ staff in both youth and adult programs depending on their interests. Interested volunteers can contact NCCJ for more information. POST PANDEMIC Like you, NCCJ has had to rethink and redesign the way we work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, thanks to an amazing community of supporters and staff, we have not only been able to shift many of our current programs to an online model, we have also been able to offer more programs, workshops, and discussions than ever before. We were unsure how our programming would look and feel without being in the same room with you, our community. Fortunately, as society quickly shifted to Zoom, we were relieved to discover that our ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue and necessary change, was and is as strong as ever! We have found that our programs, and social justice in general, are more important than ever. Through our work, we can continue to be a part of disrupting discrimination, bias, and hate in our society.