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Empowering our community through Volunteerism, Civic Participation & Social Responsibility

Mission

We foster a culture of proactive volunteerism, civic participation, and social responsibility, believing that these are the foundations of empowerment and self-determination. We are committed to providing resources, support, and opportunities to the ADOS community to collectively enhance their socio-political influence, economic standing, and to cultivate a powerful voice that reflects our diverse and vibrant community.

About

The ADOS Empowerment Project has built a strong network of community led organizations that are dedicated to improving the social welfare of descendants of chattel slavery and disenfranchised groups across the state of Mississippi.

Goals

Community Organizing

The ADOS Empowerment Project’s mission is to promote civic engagement through community organizing and volunteerism. Here are some Milestones:

Peaceful Demonstrations

Organized a peaceful demonstration in Gulfport, Ms to raise awareness about the police shooting of 16 year old Jaheim McMillan. A similar demonstration was organized in Taylorsville, Mississippi after Rasheem Carter’s remains were found in a shallow reservoir. The local NAACP launched an investigation into the Carter case due to organizers' efforts.

Community-led Town Halls

Organized a Town Hall with local community leaders and residents in Gulfport, Mississippi to discuss solutions to police brutality and misconduct. Influenced policy to address the lack of deescalation training in police departments across Harrison County. Helped to create a mentorship program with the Building Bridges advocacy organization in Gulfport to support students with after school programs

Effective DOJ Investigations

Partnered with Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party President to help organize a Police Brutality Summit with Dr. Cornel West and guest speaker ADOS Advocacy Foundation President Yvette Carnell. Worked with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to draft language in a letter to Assistant Attorney General Kirsten Clarke, and the Department of Justice expressing concerns about the patterns of practice in Rankin and Lexington Counties. This led to a DOJ investigation of both counties and the indictment of 6 Rankin County Sheriffs.

Effective DOJ Investigations

Partnered with Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party President to help organize a Police Brutality Summit with Dr. Cornel West and guest speaker ADOS Advocacy Foundation President Yvette Carnell. Worked with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to draft language in a letter to Assistant Attorney General Kirsten Clarke, and the Department of Justice expressing concerns about the patterns of practice in Rankin and Lexington Counties. This led to a DOJ investigation of both counties and the indictment of 6 Rankin County Sheriffs.

Rapid Response

The ADOS Empowerment Project is committed to providing emergency services during climate disasters. Our rapid response efforts include Community Emergency Team trained volunteers who are ready to assist with disaster relief.

EF4 Deadly Tornado Response

A deadly EF4 hit Rolling Fork, Mississippi and surrounding areas with wind gusts of up to 200mph. ADOS Empowerment Project partnered with organizations within the Mississippi People’s Movement’s rapid response team to provide emergency services to Rolling Fork and Silver City, Mississippi.

Volunteer Relief Mobilization

Volunteers from the ADOS Empowerment Project traveled to Amory, Mississippi to deliver resources to tornado survivors in Aberdeen and Montgomery County.

Recovery & Damage Assessment

A severe EF2 tornado struck the city of Moss Point with winds up to 130 mph. Homes were destroyed and many of the residents were without electricity or water. Volunteers from the ADOS Empowerment Project, Mississippi People’s Movement, and Legacy Village traveled to Moss Point to assess the damage and help with recovery efforts.

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