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101		SPRINGFIELD, IL
102		St Charles, IL
103		CHICAGO, IL
104		ROCKFORD, IL
105		FREEPORT, IL
106		CHICAGO, IL
107		CAROL STREAM, IL
108		SCHILLER PARK, IL
109		BURR RIDGE, IL
110		Chicago, IL
111		GLENCOE, IL
112		Chicago, IL
113		Chicago, IL
114		LYNCHBURG, VA
115		WASHINGTON, DC
116		CHICAGO, IL
117		East Moline, IL
118		WHEATON, IL
119		Orland Park, IL
120		BELLEVILLE, IL
121		NORMAL, IL
122		HOCKESSIN, DE
123		PHILADELPHIA, PA
124		New Castle, PA
125		PARIS, IL
126		LANSING, MI
127		SAGINAW, MI
128		LANSING, MI
129		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
130		LANSING, MI
131		SAGINAW, MI
132		ROCHESTER HLS, MI
133		Lake Orion, MI
134		MUSKEGON, MI
135		WESTLAND, MI
136		SAGINAW, MI
137		IONIA, MI
138		MT PLEASANT, MI
139		LA CROSSE, WI
140		MADISON, WI
141		MADISON, WI
142		MADISON, WI
143		MADISON, WI
144		MADISON, WI
145		MADISON, WI
146		MILWAUKEE, WI
147		MADISON, WI
148		ST PAUL, MN
149		ST PAUL, MN
150		ST PAUL, MN

TO ENCOURAGE , CHARITABLE, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL AND THUS MORE FIRMLY ESTABLISH THE CONFIDENCE THE PUBLIC IN THE SERVICE DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION LIFE AND PROPERTY.

Free legal services for low income persons and encourage continuing education for members

PROVIDES THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THAT IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN CHICAGO NEED TO THRIVE, AND HAS CONSTANTLY EVOLVED TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. TODAY, IS A MODERN SOCIAL SERVICES NONPROFIT WITH PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING, LEGAL SERVICES AND MORE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, EMPOWERS THE PEOPLE THEY WORK ALONGSIDE TO BUILD POWERFUL COMMUNITIES.

TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH PREVENTION IN THE CITY OF AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY.

SUPPORTS FIGHTING ACTIVITIES AND PAYS CASH REWARDS TO ANONYMOUS SOURCES WHO PHONE WITH INFORMATION WHICH SOLVES A .

TO ADVANCE LAWS AND POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN .

TO ASSIST THE IN UPHOLDING AND DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. TO BE AWARE IF THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO RENDER ALL POSSIBLE SUPPORT.

The - incorporated pursuant to the Illinois Not For Profit Corporation Act, shall receive, hold, care for, invest in and operate real and personal property and to use and distribute from time to time all income and all principal which it shall receive in charitable gifts, to be applied consistently with existing laws, for benefit an indefinite number persons, either by bringing their minds or hearts under the influence education or by relieving their bodies from disease, suffering or constraint, or by assisting them to establish themselves in life.

The organization is registered under the not-for-profit corporation laws the State Illinois exclusively for religious and charitable purposes. Its primary goal is to function as a coordinator for various Zarathushti Organizations in .

The Foundation is organized to foster, promote, support, develop, and maintain the broad, charitable, educational or religious purpose or functions as authorized by the charter of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and the by-laws of the Foundation.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO YOUTHS INVOLVED IN THE COOK COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

The is organized to foster, promote, support, develop, and maintain the broad, charitable, educational or religious purpose or functions as authorized by the charter of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and the by-laws of the .

To elevate conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment

The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes within the meaning Section 501(c)(3) the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding provision any future federal tax law (the "Code") , including but not limited to providing academic scholarships and micro-community grants, promoting financial literacy, providing relief to disaster victims and coordinating efforts with other union-supported charities, primarily in Virginia. Subject to the limitations set forth below, the Corporation may conduct any or all lawful affairs, not required to be stated specifically in these Articles, for which corporations may be incorporated under the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act.

To promote social welfare within the meaning of Section 501c4 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law, including but not limited to, advancing and promoting issues of concern to throughout America.

TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A PART I

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life, to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs, to inspire respect for law, to promote patriotism and work for accord and friendship among all people, and to aid and encourage the development of youth.

ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF LAW and PROMOTE THE LEGAL PROFESSION THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE and EDUCATION.

Raising monies to provide assistance

TO WORK TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC IN INDIVIDUAL LIVES AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE

MAKE GRANTS TO IMPROVE APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS.

Association to promote culture

IN OPERATING THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS, THE SEEKS TO: -AFFECT THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; -INVEST IN POLICY CHANGE, PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT, AND RESEARCH DISSEMINATION;-SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN; -SPUR INNOVATION THAT LINKS THE MAJOR PUBLIC SYSTEMS SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE:CHILD WELFARE, EDUCATION, AND JUVENILE JUSTICE;-MAKE A SIGNIFICANT AGGREGATE DIFFERENCE IN THE FIELD THROUGH THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY OF FELLOWS ENGAGED IN PROJECTS TACKLING SIMILAR PROBLEMS THROUGH A VARIETY OF APPROACHES.

To advance and promote the practice of law in .

GRANTS TO ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY, ST. LOUIS, MO FOR USE AS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS.

STVCC) IS A LOCAL, CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO PARTNERING WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS, OF ALL BELIEFS WHO ARE LIVING IN CRISIS, AND HELPING THEM TO FIND HOPE AND SAFETY SO THEY CAN THRIVE. THE COMBINED EXPERTISE OF OUR STAFF AND THE INVESTMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE STVCC ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE, REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT, IMMIGRATION LAW CLINIC, COUNSELING CENTER, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE.

TO DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF SERVICES IN THE PREVENTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, MENTAL ILLNESS, CONTINUED FAMILY DISINTEGRATION AND OTHER PROBLEMS INCREASINGLY ENDANGERING THE LIVES AND WELL BEING OF OUR CHILDREN.

PREPARE GRADUATES FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION WITH PRACTICAL LEGAL EDUCATION AS ITS GUIDING PRINCIPLE AND FOCUS.

TO ENABLE AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAD UNFUNDED NEEDS TO MEET THESE NEEDS THROUGH PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS. IT PROVIDES A MEANS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FOR CITIZENS TO ASSIST AREA AGENCIES.

TO PROMOTE THE CANON OF ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCT, UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION, THE BYLAWS, AND FOLLOW THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF MEHA. TO PROMOTE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION, AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS BENEFICIAL TO THE MEMBERSHIP. TO PROMOTE THE RECOGNITION AND STATUS OF THE PROFESSIONAL THROUGH ADVOCATING THE REGISTRATION/LICENSING OF ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DISCIPLINES, AND THROUGH OTHER APPROPRIATE MEANS. TO PROVIDE MEHA MEMBERS WITH A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND THE DISCUSSION AND STUDY OF ISSUES. TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INDUSTRY, AND PRIVATE SECTOR WITH A SOURCE OF INFORMATION REGARDING CONCERNS.

TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; TO PROMOTE INSTILL AND FOSTER IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF LAW AND ORDER FOR THE COMMUNITY; TO CULTIVATE A SPIRIT OF FRATERNALISM AND MUTUAL HELPFULNESS AMONG OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE; TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT IS SERVED.

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE CHILDREN YOUTH, SECURE ADEQUATE LAWS FOR THE CARE PROTECTION CHILDREN YOUTH, TO AID EDUCATORS THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST ADVANTAGES IN ALL AREAS YOUTH EDUCATION.

Fraternal, Patriotic, Historical and Educational, to preserve and strengthen Comradeship among its members; to assist worthy Comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history our dead, and to assist their Widows and Orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government the United States American and fidelity to its Constitution and Laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the Institutions American freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies whosoever.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; PROMOTE LEGAL EDUCATION; PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES TO MEET COMMUNITY LEGAL NEEDS; SUPPORT LAW RELATED CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS; IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PROMOTE REFORM LAW; MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARD OF INTEGRITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION; CULTIVATE A SPIRIT OF COMRADERIE AND FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND TO COOPERATE WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND THE AMERICAN .

THE MISSION OF THE (SJJS) RESIDENTAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS IS TO REHABILITATE CHRONICALLY DELINQUENT YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS. OUR SIX SPECIALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE LONG-TERM THERAPEUTIC TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHRONIC OFFENDERS, SUBSTANCE ABUSERS, SEX OFFENDERS, VIOLENT OFFENDERS AND DELINQUENT YOUTH WITH SPECIALIZED LEARNING NEEDS (COGNITIVE DEFICITS) AND DELINQUENT YOUTH WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES.

ASSIST SURVIVING SPOUSE AND FAMILY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE FIGHTERS KILLED IN LINE DUTY.

WORK TO ELIMINATE THE CRIMES OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH PROGRAMS, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY.

TO DEVELOP OPTIMISM AS A PHILOSOPHY LIFE UTILIZING THE TENETS THE CREED; TO PROMOTE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN GOOD GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC AFFAIRS; TO INSPIRE RESPECT FOR THE LAW; TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND WORK FOR INTERNATIONAL ACCORD AND FRIENDSHIP AMONG ALL PEOPLE; TO AID AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT YOUTH, IN THE BELIEF THAT THE GIVING ONES SELF IN SERVICE TO OTHERS WILL ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING HUMANKIND, COMMUNITY LIFE AND THE WORLD.

TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. THE COUNCIL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMMING TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHICH RELATES TO FIVE CORE AREAS: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL FITNESS.

TO PROVIDE AN INSTRUMENTALITY THROUGH WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE PAVEMENT INDUSTRY MAY COORDINATE THEIR EFFORTS IN THE HANDLING OF PROBLEMS OF COMMON CONCERN TO THE INDUSTRY: TO ESTABLISH AND TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF BUSINESS PRACTICES, CUSTOMS OF THE PAVEMENT INDUSTRY; TO REPRESENT AND ACT FOR THE INDUSTRY BEFORE ALL DIVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT, AND THOSE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK AFFECTS THE PAVEMENT INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS AS MAY BE MORE SATISFACTORILY PERFORMED BY A GROUP RATHER THAN BY AN INDIVIDUAL ACTION; TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND TRADE PROMOTION, ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY, AND TO ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE EFFICIENT AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS OF THE PAVEMENT INDUSTRY AND APPRISE THE PUBLIC OF ITS SCOPE AND CHARACTER.

THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THE CITY OF , WISCONSIN, AS EITHER , DETECTIVES, INVESTIGATORS, OR SERGEANTS.

THE PURPOSE SHALL BE TO ACT AS AN ASSOCIATION AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN AND ITS 8TH DISTRICT TO PROMOTE GREATER EFFECTIVENESS IN THE USE OF AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION, TO FOSTER HIGHER STANDARDS OF PRACTICE IN AND SELLING, TO EXPAND RECOGNITION OF AS A PROFITABLE BUSINESS TOOL, TO COOPERATE WITH THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF , TO ADVANCE STANDARDS OF THROUGH A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM OF SELF-REGULATION, AND TO CULTIVATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE OF TO THE CONSUMING PUBLIC, AND TO UNDERTAKE OR PERFORM ANY OTHER LAWFUL ACT, ENDEAVOR OR PURPOSE WHICH MAY BE INCIDENTAL, NECESSARY, DESIRABLE OR CONVENIENT RELATIVE TO THE PROMOTION OF THE INDUSTRY.

TO SPONSOR AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ON MATTERS RELATING TO ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, SO AS TO FOSTER A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEMS OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY AND OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, AND THE MANY ASPECTS OF THE SAME, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WORKPLACE SAFETY, EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS WHICH MAY IMPACT BUSINESS AND THE ECONOMY.

THE IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF THOSE EMPLOYED AS , INSPECTORS, AND POLICE COMMUNICATION OPERATORS, INCLUDING SUPERVISORS (FIRST LINE SUPERVISORS THROUGH SUPERINTENDENT) AND RETIREES, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHER DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY IN SUCH OCCUPATION, AND FOSTERS ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY.

TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN , SECURE RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS OF SUCH SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTE RESOURCES TO TAX EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES.

THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES THE , YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES, PREVENTS INVOLVEMENT IN GANGS, DRUGS, VIOLENCE, AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, INTERVENES AND GUIDES YOUTH BY ASSISTING THEM WITH MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES, AND COACHES YOUTH THROUGH THEIR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND PROVIDING THE RESOURCES AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THEM TO BECOME THRIVING, CONNECTED, AND CONTRIBUTING ADULT MEMBERS OF OUR .

SINCE THE ASSOCIATION (WPPA) BEGAN SERVING THE NEEDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL STATEWIDE IN 1932, IT HAS DEVELOPED EXPERTISE IN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, AND PROVIDING FRATERNAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

PROVIDE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, and ADVOCACY FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS and REFUGEES IN

THE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT BENEFIT THE MEMBER AND CIVIL PRACTICE. THERE ARE TWELVE COMMITTEES THAT MEMBERS CAN JOIN THAT PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PROVIDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MAGAZINE AND SPEAKERS FOR THE SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES. THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, LUNCHES, DINNERS, MAGAZINE, E-NEWSLETTER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, SERVES AS A VEHICLE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON COURT DECISIONS, BRIEFS, WITNESSES, TRENDS, PROCEDURES AND EXPERT WITNESSES AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK WITH OTHERS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA THAT BENEFIT THE LEGAL PROFESSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF JUSTICE, AND WOULD OTHERWISE ATTRACT THE INTEREST AND SUPPORT OF LAWYERS.

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