National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)Fairfax County Branch, Unit 7066
The Nation's First Rural Branch
The Nation's First Rural Branch
Your Subtitle text
Programs, Fairfax County Branch
NAACP, Fairfax County Branch
P.O. Box 2363
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone (703) 591-4488
fairfaxnaacp@aol.com
Programs
| Program/ Committee |
Description | Chair |
| ACT/SO |
ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) is a major youth initiative of the NAACP. |
Vacant |
| Armed Services & Veterans Affairs |
This initiative is to improve diversity and equal opportunity within the enlisted and officer communities. |
Vacant |
| Black Heritage Music Festival |
A yearly gospel event located in Fairfax County. |
Lillie Morarity |
| Community Coordination | We enlist the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of minority groups. We also promote positive communication between the Branch, county, and community organizations. |
Vacant |
| Education | The goal is to ensure that all students have access to equal and high-quality public education by eliminating all education related racial and ethnic disparities. |
John K. Johnson |
| Finance | The Finance Committee establishes the annual Branch Budget, and monitors ongoing operating expenses to ensure the financial solvency of the Branch. |
Shirley Stewart |
| Freedom Fund Banquet |
An annual forum for political and civic community leaders to demonstrate their continuing support of the NAACP. |
Owen Shortt |
| Health | This group focuses on HIV/AIDS, as well as other diseases, and its devastating effects in communities of color. |
Shirley Stewart |
| Housing | We study housing conditions in the County. The committee receives and seeks to address complaints of discrimination and opposes all restrictive practices whether public or private. The committee disseminates information and renders such other assistance which may eliminate discrimination in housing. |
Annie S. Whitehead |
| Labor & Industry |
Our goal is to eliminate discriminatory employment practices in industry and government, wage differentials based on race, unequal opportunities for training and promotion, and unfair dismissals. |
Noel J. Albert |
| Legal Redress |
We may provide legal information and assistance to citizens, but we do not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney. |
Noel J. Albert |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
This annual event includes voter registration and other community events. |
Lillie Morarity |
| Membership | Membership is Power! The continued existence of NAACP advocacy initiatives, outreach programs, and litigation efforts depends on you. It is your opportunity to make a difference. |
Lillie Morarity |
| Newsletter | Stay informed! You will receive the Branch's Newsletter as well as CRISIS magazine with a paid membership. |
Annie S. Whitehead |
| Political Action |
Our goal is to eliminate unfair treatment of African Americans in all aspects of law enforcement and the justice system. |
Noel J. Albert |
| Religious Affairs |
As the fighting arm of numerous churches, we have the participation of many church members. |
Vacant |
| Women in NAACP (WIN) |
We focus on enhancing the leadership roles of women to serve as advocates for issues affecting women and children.
|
Lillie Morarity |
| Youth Council |
Future leaders are developed today and such development is ongoing in the Youth Council. Today there are over 30,000 young people actively involved in the fight for civil rights. Youth council meetings are the third Sunday of each month. Click here to send an email to the committee chair. |
Delores Evans |
To contact any of the above individuals, please call 703-591-4488
or send an email to fairfaxnaacp@aol.com.
or send an email to fairfaxnaacp@aol.com.