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Issues and solutions: Types of issues affecting the people of the Caribbean
IACO's proactive solution involves the following initiatives
Short term program: Local involvement Long range plan: International collaboration IACO's affiliations and tax exempt status IACO is a level 1 (the highest) member of the City of Atlanta's Advisory Committee on International Relations. This is a true testament to IACO's multi-national focus. Donations to IACO are tax-deductible under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. IACO’s tax exempt mission involves 1. Bridge-Building for Economic Development We will engage other
non-profit organizations, underprivileged individuals, governmental
organizations, professional volunteers and resources in open dialogue and
communication for the improved economic conditions of the underprivileged
of the We will also do research to
find possible purchasers of the products and services of the
underprivileged individuals from these non-profit business incubators and
educational centers.
We will use family income
level to determine the underprivileged status of an individual.
Individuals with family income levels at or below the poverty line as
determined by the various governments of the 2. Technical Assistance We will provide expert
training and advice to non-profit and governmental organizations seeking
to better serve the registered underprivileged individuals within the 3. Research and Advocacy We will research the issues
and problems that directly affect the political cooperation amongst the
various We will not promote nor
endorse any specific political candidate or political party nor will they
be permitted to use our name in their campaigns. We welcome local
political figures at our fund raising events, but will limit their
presentations to the IACO issues. Political candidates are not permitted
to advertise on sashes, t-shirts, buttons, etc. at any of our events. Our
efforts will involve the education of these political candidates and
parties as to the needs and concerns of the 4. Basic Administration As part of on-going
administration we will manage resources, volunteers, employees and funds.
We will conduct public relations and fund-raising activities to secure
additional resources. These activities will be essential to furthering our
exempt purpose because without such resources our organization will not be
able to operate. An example of this fund raising and public relations
activity will be our Caribbean Service Day, where we recruit members of
the Caribbean community and others to provide humanitarian assistance to
other non-profit organizations serving the underprivileged of their local
community, for example soup kitchens for the homeless. This activity will
occupy ten percent (10%) of our time.
“By whom” – All of the
above activities will be conducted by the volunteers and employees of the
organization. “Where” – All of the
above activities will be conducted in "When” – All of the above activities are on-going, year-round activities of the organization. The organization was officially initiated at the first meeting of the Board of Directors October 2003. |