ACT-SO
(Afro-Academic – Cultural – Technological and Scientific Olympics)
A yearlong achievement program sponsored by the NAACP designed to recruit – stimulate and encourage high academic and cultural achievement amongst high school students. The program is a learning experience culminating with both a local and national competition. Participants work with local volunteer instructors – coaches and mentors to develop projects and performances specific to their selected category. To get more information on this program and to volunteer contact the Act- So committee chair. Email: actso@henricovanaacp.org
Armed Services & Veteran Affairs
Services as a center of information on matters affecting the members of the Active Military – Reserves – State National Guard – and Veterans. Email: armedserviceveteransaffairs@henricovanaacp.org
Communications
Promotes media content consistent with fundamental NAACP goals to keep local membership and the community aware of critical civil rights issues – community opportunities – and branch engagement events through the branch website – social media platforms – local media outlets, community calendars – and member/community e-newsletters, phone calls and e-blasts. This committee serves to inform and educate regarding issues and opportunities that affect the constituents of Henrico County. Email: communications@henricovanaacp.org
Community Coordination
Seeks out and establish relationships that cultivate community partnerships that support the mission and initiatives of the Henrico Branch of the NAACP. As well as keep the branch informed of opportunities to engage our communities and participate in community events. Email: CommunityCoordination@henricovanaacp.org
Criminal Justice
Develops Criminal Justice Action Plans that will advance Criminal Justice Strategies of the Virginia State Conference and the National office of the NAACP at the local level. The committee’s work includes advocating for a decrease in violence – advancing voter and employment rights of the formerly incarcerated and to downscale prisons while shifting dollars/resources from prisons to schools. The purpose of the Criminal Justice Committee is to research legislation and initiatives that will reform criminal justice policies and advocate for public safety as a civil right. Email: criminaljustice@henricovanaacp.org
Education
Seeks the establishment of a culture and environment in which all are valued and treated with respect – and all students are empowered to excel—with an elimination of current pervasive racial inequities in achievement and discipline. Email: education@henricovanaacp.org
Finance
Manages the overall financial health of the branch by overseeing financial policies and procedures. The Finance Committee is tasked with ensuring the overall financial health and success of the branch by overseeing financial policies and procedures and budget-related decisions – including developing an annual budget. Email: treasurer@henricovanaacp.org
Freedom Fund
Plans and conducts all fund-raising activities – including entertainment and other projects – for local and national purposes within the scope of the Association’s program. Email: freedomfund@henricovanaacp.org
Health & Wellness
Focuses on the right of African Americans and other people of color to have optimal health outcomes and access to timely – quality – affordable health care. African Americans continue to have the highest incidence – prevalence and mortality rates from chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease – diabetes and obesity – and issues like HIV/AIDS continue to overwhelm the Black community more so than any other racial or ethnic group. Email: health@henricovanaacp.org
Housing
Works to increase awareness about the rights and obligations of those who, due to economic disadvantage, are eligible for public housing. We shall also address the issue of inequitable lending practices by fiduciary institutions and the lack of true affordable housing stock in the State of Virginia. Email: housing@henricovanaacp.org
Legal Redress
Investigates discrimination complaints – oversees litigation in which the branch is interested and communicates with the National Office and Branch members on the progression of discrimination cases. The Legal Redress Committee does not give general legal advice. Email: legalredress@henricovanaacp.org
Membership
Works throughout the year to (1) maintain and increase the membership of the Association; (2) be responsible for planning and organizing the annual membership campaign; (3) be responsible on a continuous basis for soliciting new members and for securing renewals; and (4) initiate all possible means to obtain Life Members and sponsor a continuing program towards this end. Email: membership@henricovanaacp.org
Political Action
Seeks to increase voter registration and participation in our community and inform voters of local – national – and global legislation that impacts minority people. Email: politicalacton@henricovanaacp.org
Religious Affairs
Promotes an educational program designed to give a moral and ethical interpretation to the civil rights struggle. Serves as liaison between the branch and religious organizations. Email: religiousaffairs@henricovanaacp.org
Women In The NAACP (WIN)
Within the framework of the NAACP, the WIN Committee focuses on civil rights issues affecting women and children.
Why WIN? WIN will better position us to carry out our civil and cultural activities impacting women and children, enhance membership growth, increase member engagement, and provide additional financial support to the branch.
Through collaboration across Henrico NAACP branch standing committees and with external allies, when appropriate, WIN seeks to:
- enhance the leadership role of women.
- serve as an advocacy vehicle to address social economic, political, educational, health and welfare issues affecting women.
- advocate for the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development of children; and
- support the policies as well as the on-going mission and vision of the NAACP.
Email: WIN@henricovanaacp.org