Building a Stronger Tomorrow, Today
Providing Empowerment, Education, Recreation, and Community Support
Faith-based Charity and Community Center
Built-in 2006, the J. C. Williams Community Center is a 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt charitable organization that was designed to create programs and services that promote arts and education for the environment, the disabled, veterans, youth empowerment and recreation, fight hunger, and confront issues relating to our community.
If there is to be change in our communities, it must come about through community-based outreach and the efforts of individuals with a personal, long-term commitment to community and social services. The J. C. Community Center is committed to exhibiting such commitment.
Thus, we make this appeal to corporations, foundations, businesses, and private donors who share our concern for the preservation of our community to consider assisting us with your financial support. We appreciate your contribution. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Steven R. Williams, Sr.
President/Founder
J. C. Williams
James Cal Williams was born on January 5, 1934, to Cal and Annie Mae Williams. Growing up on Carter’s plantation, young James was a risk-taker, a planner, a dreamer, and a visionary. In 1951, while on vacation from school, James Cal came to Springfield, Massachusetts. During that vacation, he gave his life to Christ at the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, which was under the leadership of the late Bishop I. L. Jefferson.
James Cal married the love of his life, the former Dorothy Mae Brown, in 1954. From that union came five children… James Williams Jr., Joyce Ann, David Earl, Steven Renard, and Julia Annette.
In 1956, he was ordained pastor by the late Bishop H. P. Richardson, Bishop of Massachusetts, for the Churches of God in Christ.
In 1958, James Cal Williams answered the call as an international evangelist. He made Albany, New York, his home headquarters; Saint John C.O.G.I.C., his home church; and Pastor John Johnson, his home pastor. He pastored his first church in 1960 in the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and his second in the city of Albany, New York.
Our Mission
The mission of the J. C. Williams Community Center (JCWCC) is to provide programs and services that focus on empowerment, education, recreation, and confronting issues relating to the community.
Our Goals
To create and extend recreational and educational opportunities to neighborhood residents.
To expand community service projects focused on meeting the needs of youth who are at risk.
To encourage, support, promote, and develop working partnerships with members of our community.