JACT is an evolving, grass roots, community action organization. It is a non-profit, non-political, non-affiliated corporation. Its members are volunteer citizen/advocates. JACT members are individuals who have proactively worked for the benefit of the community for some time. JACT is funded exclusively by these volunteer/members. There are no "sponsors" apart from the working members themselves.

JACT was formed as a direct response to the unacceptable level of vandalism within the community. This is a recurrent problem faced by many other communities throughout the U.S. today. Unfortunately, most acts of vandalism go unreported. As a result, the problem continues to escalate. The quality of life of the citizens is diminished. Business investment slows. Economic growth is halted. Homeowners flee to more attractive communities.

It is a fact: Socio-economic growth is impossible when crime rates escalate. It is every bit as certain as is the Law of Gravity. JACT has just begun working with the Police Department to increase the number of Neighborhood Watch Programs throughout the city.

The objectives of JACT, as stated in Article II of the Indiana Articles of Incorporation For a Nonprofit Corporation, are to:

1. Promote security
2. Improve parks
3. Promote pet welfare
4. Promote economic development
5. Promote anti-crime education

Finally, government is a business. It is also a fiduciary (trust) relationship between the elected representatives, its citizens and the community. The function of the government is to implement policies conducive to economic growth while enhancing the quality of life of its citizens. It is the responsibility of the citizens themselves to actively implement these goals as a natural part of their daily lives.

Please email JACT at contact@myjact.org with your own comments and/or suggestions.