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Building Power Through Real-World Action

Real-World Action

Theory is great, but nothing compares to real-life experience.

 Our current campaigns are where we put the relational power we build through daily organizing into action. That’s why we aim to connect you directly with ongoing efforts to address critical issues like affordable housing, behavioral health, and racial injustice. When you organize listening sessions, meet with local leaders to strategize, or speak before local officials, you’ll see your power in action—making a real difference in your community.

Leadership Development

Real change happens when everyday people decide to stand up, speak out, and lead. At VOICE, we’re committed to cultivating leaders who share a passion for justice and a love for our diverse communities. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, congregant, or neighbor, we’re here to help you transform your commitment into concrete action. We don’t just talk about leadership—we live it. That means everything from planning strategies to coaching you through your first big public action. We’re in the trenches together, sharing what we’ve learned so you can amplify your impact.
At VOICE, we believe the people most affected by an issue must be the ones leading the charge. Our leadership development centers the wisdom of community members, honoring their stories, struggles, and triumphs.

Behavioral Health Care

VOICE works to ensure that individuals and families have affordable, timely mental health and substance use services that reflect the unique needs of our diverse communities. By organizing power that expands workforce capacity, enhance culturally responsive care, and increase local treatment options, we strive to transform our behavioral health system into one that is both accessible and accountable. Through partnership with providers, policymakers, and community organizations, we help break down barriers, improve outcomes, and foster environments where individuals can heal and thrive.
VOICE believes everyone deserves equitable access to compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health care and support.

Abundant and Affordable
Housing

VOICE knows that the core issue driving Virginia's housing crisis is a severe shortage of homes, pushing prices beyond what many can afford. To truly address this, we need both more housing overall and significant investment in affordable housing specifically. Rooted in the faith tradition of caring for our neighbors, VOICE is committed to ensuring everyone has access to safe and affordable shelter. Over the years, we have won over $500 million in public and private investments towards housing justice, advancing zoning reforms and securing critical funding to make affordable housing a reality for Northern Virginians.
VOICE believes everyone deserves a safe home they can afford. Virginia’s housing shortage forces people to compete for too few homes, driving up costs and harming us all—especially our most vulnerable neighbors.

Democracy


VOICE is grounded in the belief that participatory democracy is essential for a healthy community and effective governance. We know that our political system thrives when everyday people are actively involved in decision-making and problem-solving. That’s why we invest in year-round leadership training and run Get Out the Vote campaigns during critical elections to ensure every voice is heard. Committed to standing for the whole, VOICE recognizes that the right to vote and choose our leaders has not always been equally accessible in the U.S. and Virginia. That’s why we must exercise our collective power during and also outside of election seasons!
We believe that it’s critical that ALL voices be heard in our democracy, particularly those that are often overlooked.