"THERE ARE THOSE WHO ARE ALIVE

YET WILL NEVER LIVE,

THERE ARE THOSE WHO ARE DEAD

YET WILL LIVE FOREVER,

GREAT DEEDS INSPIRE AND

ENCOURAGE THE LIVING."

                    -- Inscription on the grave of James Earl Chaney

WHAT WE BELIEVE

The James Earl Chaney Foundation believes there must be a greater ownership of America by its citizens. The organization seeks to empower all citizens. Thus, we seek to motivate America's citizens -- regardless of ethnicity, sexuality or religion -- to register and to vote, to be more aware of the issues, to be self educated in regard to public policy above and beyond what the politicians want them to know, to vote in every election, to know their rights as humans and American citizens, to defend themselves and others when their rights are abridged or denied, and to remember that James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were murdered but their legacy lives in dedication to the goals of this foundation.

MISSION

The James Earl Chaney Foundation is dedicated to protecting the constitutional rights of all Americans. We are committed to the right of equal protection and treatment under law. We believe in a government that respects the rights of all Americans -- equally and without bias in regard to race, creed, religion, ethnicity and sexuality.

The Chaney Foundation conducts non-partisan voter registration, voter education and voter participation programs throughout the country. Through public service announcements, brochures and commentary, the Chaney Foundation educates the people as to their constitutional and human rights, and about current issues that affect these rights.

The Chaney Foundation observes, investigates and documents allegations of unequal treatment under law of by the government, or any abridgment of our constitutional rights, and provide legal assistance to victims of governmental abuse who have no means to defend themselves. We undertake special projects to assist in accomplishing these goals.

The defense of all constitutional and human rights are the focus of the James Earl Chaney Foundation's efforts. Through educational and legal defense programs, projects and special events, the Chaney Foundation focuses on human and constitutional rights, particularly the rights of suffrage and equal protection under the law. By accomplishing our goals we fulfill the legacy of James Chaney.

The James Earl Chaney Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit human and civil rights organization, all contributions to the Chaney Foundation are tax exempt.

PROJECTS:

The Chaney Goodman Schwerner Justice Coalition
Freedom Ride 2004 and New Millennium Conference
Voters Drives 2004
The Mississippi Millennium Jam
The Schwerner, Chaney and Goodman Institute

For more information about the James Earl Chaney Foundation and its programs, contact:

The James Earl Chaney Foundation

36 East 12th Street

6th Floor

New York, NY 10003

(212) 475-3232

email: INFO@JECF.ORG

A Human Rights & Civil Rights Organization