The Virginia Organizing Project, VOP, is a statewide multi-issue citizens' organization committed to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives.
What type of issues does the Virginia Organizing Project campaign for?
The Virginia Organizing Project campaigns on issues of child care, economic security, education, environment, health care, immigrants and worker rights, leadership development, youth, racism, sexual orientation discrimination and voter registration and mobilization.
How long has the Virginia Organizing Project been an existence?
Since 1995, VOP has intentionally involved people who have never participated in working for change alongside those with many years of experience. VOP is intentionally diverse in its leadership development, and attempts to cultivate democratic skills amongst people who, regardless of differences in race, gender, class, sexual orientation, age, occupation, religion, geographic location or ability, believe in the importance of working through local, grassroots communities to ensure a better quality of life for all Virginia's residents.
What is the Virginia Organizing Projects’ motto?
“Real People, Dealing with Real Problems, Working for Real Solutions”
What other type of projects does the Virginia Organizing Project conduct?
The Virginia Organizing Project has entered into a Joint Plan of Work with a wide variety of organizations in the following areas: Environment, Human Rights, Transportation and Community Support.
How does one learn more about the Virginia Organizing Project?
The Virginia Organizing Project website is www.virginia-organizing.org. The Virginia Organizing Project also has a blog site at www.virginiaorganizing.blogspot.com.
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