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The Advocacy Center, Inc.
Nonprofit Advocacy Services Center
The Advocacy Center, Inc.
Wisdom, Integrity, Tact, and Honor.
The Advocacy Center, Inc. is an all-woman-managed and led non-attorney agency nonprofit advocacy service center founded in honor of Honorary Colonel Petty Officer First Class Gene Shearer.
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​​​​​​​TAC was formed to offer alternative approaches to conflict and social injustice through community-based programs that promote the restoration of peace and the protection of human and civil rights. Through partnerships with local courts, nonprofits, and state and federal agencies, TAC provides low-cost or free non-attorney agency services in the areas of conflict resolution and nonprofit advocacy to individuals, businesses, and organizations in the communities where we serve. These programs break down socio-economic barriers to equal access to justice and allow disputes to be settled out of court in an online simple, convenient, low-cost manner. TAC’s fees are in line with the requirements set out every year by the United States Federal Courts, and the Federal Poverty Guidelines as issued by the Department of Justice and USCIS for legal aid services.
With a focus on ensuring equal access to justice through the promotion of peace and the protection of civil and human rights, TAC's work focuses on restoring peace in relationships, families, communities, and regions where we serve. ​​​​
"Growing up as a kid, I was closest to my dad, Honorary Colonel Petty Officer First Class Gene Shearer. I loved him so much that I would go everywhere and anywhere he would let me tag along, even to work. He truly believed that given the right attitude and enough grit and grace, anyone could overcome any circumstance and right a multitude of wrongs, a stance our heavenly Father holds to be true Himself. Watching my Dad use his work in faith-based nonprofit management to help those most vulnerable sparked a desire within me to create a faith-based nonprofit that embodies both Dad’s and our heavenly Father’s heart, an organization that put God’s heart first not only in WHAT they do but HOW they do it. This is why at TAC we strive to do everything with wisdom, integrity, tact, and honor.
We at TAC believe people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every person feels honored, equipped, and empowered both personally and professionally. So, welcome to The Advocacy Center, Inc.! We are so grateful God has brought you here! Together, we will equip communities with equal access to justice, safeguard basic human rights, promote peace, and ensure dignity for all."
- Michelle
