VOICE Annual Report 2013 | 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.
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