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Elevating Lives Empowering Voices Purpose Mission Justice Liberty Community Cares JLA Cares founded in 1971 endeavors to help people and commununities of need gain just and equitable treament and access to resources to build grow and prosper. JLA Cares believes strongly that All people should have the liberty to be free within society from a people or system of racism or bias and we along with our partners are dedicated to helping to remove such barriers. JLA Cares purpose and misssion is to support advocate and uplift people and communities harmed by a system of neglect and inequity gain access to services aquatic facilities and programs and technologies that help achieve and enhance education social health housing aquatic safety employment and financial outcomes. To achieve JLA Cares purpose it facilitates and participates in community government and business dialogue provides referrals to human and business services assist with securing workforce and phyical health training opportunities gives guidance to veterans and persons with disabilities seeking government benefits and advocates for aquatic digital and social justice and equity.