Causes: Citizen Participation, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Coalitions, Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Mission: As a non-partisan organization, Virginia Organizing especially encourages the participation of those who have had traditionally little or no voice in our society. By building relationships with diverse individuals and groups throughout the state, Virginia Organizing strives to get them to work together, democratically and non-violently, for change.

Target demographics: empower people who are directly affected by the issues to raise their voices to make changes in their communities.

Direct beneficiaries per year: thousands of Virginians learn the skills to participate in the decisions that affect their lives

Geographic areas served: Virginia

Programs: leadership development, dismantling racism, internship program, statewide strategy teams, local chapter work