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MISSION:The Conference for Inclusive Communities is a human relations organization confronting prejudice, bigotry and discrimination through educational programs that raise awareness, foster leadership and encourage advocacy for a just and inclusive society. VISION:The Conference for Inclusive Communities envisions a society that is strengthened by diversity, inclusion, respect and justice for all people. HISTORY:The Conference for Inclusive Communities (CFIC), formerly NCCJ of the Midlands, founded in 1927 as The National Conference for Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to confronting prejudice, bigotry and discrimination through educational programs that raise awareness, foster leadership and encourage advocacy for a just and inclusive society. Conference for Inclusive Communities is a member of the National Federation for Just Communities; allowing it to deliver well-researched, time-tested programming shared nationally to the local level. CFIC envisions a society that is strengthened by diversity, inclusion, respect and justice for all people … not just some people! WHAT WE DO:Today, CFIC offers several programs that raise awareness and advocates around issues of difference (race, culture, faith, sexual orientation, class and other diversities), and focuses on reducing personal and institutional biases and prejudices. Programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of a group and range from half-day workshops to full-year service learning internships. UPCOMING PROGRAMS:The application for IncluCity I, CFIC's premier summer residential program for high school youth is now available! Please click here for a copy of the application and return to the CFIC office. Spaces are limited! Click here to learn more about upcoming programs!
UPCOMING EVENTS:Please join us for the 2009 HUMANITARIAN DINNER: Thursday, June 4, 2009 Holiday Inn Central 6:00 pm Reception - 6:45 pm Dinner Presenting Sponsor: Omaha Steaks Dinner Chairs: Carol & Rick Russell 2009 Humanitarian Award Honorees: Henry A. Davis Dr. Michael & Shirley Sorrell 2009 Otto Swanson Spirit of Service Honorees: Empowerment Network Institute for Holocaust Education 2009 CFIC Volunteer Award: Hillary Nather-Detisch |
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