VOICE Annual Report 2012 | Page 6

VOICE’s 2013-2014 Strategic Priorities Community Action ? Secure funding for ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Housing Reinvestment in Prince William. Initiate 300-unit affordable housing pilot in Prince William area. Bring home Route 1 Youth Investment Victory (new athletic & recreation fields, after-school programs, new recreation center). Win 200 units of new affordable housing (< 50% AMI) on public/non-profit owned land with dedicated revenue in Arlington. Preserve 200-300 units of housing affordable for low-wage families in Central & Western Fairfax. Win quality programing for seniors in McLean & Falls Church and launch a targeted senior transportation campaign. Launch affordable housing organizing drive in Alexandria. Organize for just & accountable Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Expand organizing with immigrants to address local issues (housing, schools, jobs, etc). Explore education & veterans organizing in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William. Building & Broadening VOICE’s Power ? Broaden organizing base to build more power in Fairfax County. ? Increase capacity for organizing in immigrant communities. ? Build on successful local actions to recruit 10 new member institutions. ? Train 80-100 new leaders among immigrant communities, seniors, & young adults ? 20-30 primary leaders to regional and national IAF Organizing & Leadership Training. 6