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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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