NAACP Reno-Sparks Branch No. 1112

In hoc signo vinces.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.

OBJECTIVES

The following statement of objectives is found on the first page of the NAACP Constitution.

The principal objectives of the Association shall be:

     • To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens
     • To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States
     • To remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes
     • To seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state and local laws securing civil rights
     • To inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination
     • To educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of these objectives, consistent with the NAACP's Articles of Incorporation and this Constitution.

The NAACP is the nation's leading and longest-established civil rights organization. It has been the foremost champion of the civil rights movement for more than 100 years. Reno-Sparks Branch No. 1112 was chartered in 1945.

From the Chair

Dear Supporters:

The Reno-Sparks Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) needs your support.

The NAACP works to achieve opportunity for everyone, so they may enjoy the American dream: equal access to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Over the past few years, the Reno-Sparks Branch has:

• Implemented "Back to School Stay in School;" six events per year that reduce student dropout rates and increase academic achievement
  
• Provided over $75,000 for youth programs and scholarships with no administrative costs
  
• Coordinated efforts to increase 2010 Census participation with faith-based and other organizations
  
• Conducted Business Development and Personal Financial Management workshops
  
• Registered over 13,000 new voters statewide as part of the NAACP National Voter Fund and the NAACP Nevada Election Empowerment program
  
• Received recognition as one of the top NAACP branches for outstanding programs during two national NAACP Annual Conventions
  
• Participated on advisory committees from city, county and state governments, the Washoe County School District and local law enforcement agencies to provide insight on diversity issues
  
• Continued to fight for equal opportunity in housing, employment and public accommodations in Northern Nevada

How you can support the NAACP:

      1. Fund Platinum Sponsorship of $3,000 for our annual Freedom Fund Banquet. This includes a full-page ad in the banquet program, a corporate banner at the banquet and corporate sponsor recognition during the next year. (Contributions or gifts to this NAACP unit are generally not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.)

      2. Donate $2,000 to our "Back to School Stay in School" program. Donations must be made payable to "NAACP, SCF" (Special Contribution Fund). Donations should be noted "for the Reno-Sparks Back to School Stay In School Program." [Contributions to this 501 (c) 3 program are generally tax deductible.]

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Lonnie L. Feemster
President, NAACP Reno-Sparks Branch No. 1112
P.O. Box 7757
Reno, NV 89510
(775) 722-0042

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