Welcome…
to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Hanover County Branch where Membership is Power! We are overjoyed that
you are considering becoming a member. As a unit of the oldest, most effective
civil rights organization in America, our mission is a simple one:
equality and justice for all citizens. We are so pleased that you share
our vision.
I have enclosed some information to assist you in getting the most out
of your NAACP membership. I want to point out that as an
at-large member of the Association you will be receiving 6 issues of The
CRISIS magazine, the official bi-monthly publication of the NAACP,
with your first issue arriving 8 - 12 weeks after you join.
In addition to receiving The CRISIS, members of local adult, college and
youth units vote on and create NAACP policy. Affiliated members develop
close personal and professional relationships while volunteering
on any number of committees, all while become an integral part of the moral
fabric of their community.
The NAACP is a powerful organization with proven leadership in the area
of civil rights. The NAACP is poised to remain the largest
and oldest civil rights organization in America. We’re glad that
you have chosen to support our efforts through membership. If you have
any
questions about the following material, contact the Membership
Committee Board.
Again, thank you for becoming a part of the Hanover County Branch NAACP
family. I know you will find that your decision to join was a good one.
Sincerely,
Stafford Branch NAACP Membership Department
The Stafford Branch NAACP has been leading the
fight for freedom for almost 60 years.
Steadfast in our approach to improving the quality of life for people
of color, the Stafford Branch NAACP has an unparalleled track record of
accomplishments and a history that reflects the extraordinary level of
commitment by our members. Every membership supports a variety of programs
and services. Your commitment equals our success.
ADVOCACY
The NAACP Washington Bureau plans, coordinates and communicates
the NAACP political action and legislative agendas. Simultaneously,
the Legal Affairs Department furthers the cause of civil rights
through litigation by focusing on class actions and other cases of
broad significance and impact.
GRASSROOTS NETWORK & INITIATIVES
Much of the NAACP’s strength lies in its grassroots membership and
its many landmark victories in the courts, Congress and state legislatures.
Through timely and relevant programmatic initiatives, the Association
remains visible and vocal in almost every community. As a result,
nearly 100 years later, the NAACP family continues to grow at a
record pace.
10 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Membership
Advocacy Training
Legal Capacity
Policy Advocacy Capacity
Criminal Justice
Civil Rights Compliance
Economic Empowerment
Education Excellence
Health Advocacy
Political Empowerment
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Ensuring that people of color benefit from America’s growing wealth,
the NAACP advocates for equal access to credit, capital and basic financial
services, while expanding consumer knowledge. Through the
Economic Reciprocity Initiative, consumers are empowered to make
informed choices about where to spend and invest their dollars.
EDUCATION
Every student has the right to quality education. Preventing discrimination
in educational programs and services, advancing educational
excellence, and promoting an equal opportunity education agenda remain
a strategic focus for the NAACP. Celebrating excellence in education
through the Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific
Olympics (ACT-SO), the NAACP rewards academic, artistic and
cultural achievement among African American and other minority high
school students.
OUTREACH
The NAACP Prison Project promotes alliances, legislation and initiatives
that positively impact inmate recidivism, ex-felon reenfranchisement
and racial disparities within the criminal justice system.
Working closely with members of the faith-based community to
affect change on a grassroots level, NAACP Religious Affairs initiatives
raise awareness of the civil rights struggle and present the
moral, ethical and church’s relationship to the struggle across denominations.
MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Founded by W.E.B. DuBois in 1910, The CRISIS magazine provides
NAACP members with information on a variety of critical issues confronting
people of color. The Image Awards honor individuals of all
races who promote positive images of people of color in the television,
motion pictures, music and literary fields.
