Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative Puts Down its Roots in the Valley

Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative Puts Down its Roots in the Valley

Launched in March of 2008, the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative (MVOC) is a broad-based community organizing effort that aims to improve the quality of life in the Youngstown-Warren region through the creation and support of healthy neighborhoods.

It is the mission of MVOC to identify and develop grassroots leaders to address issues including vacant properties, access to healthy foods/health care reform, safe neighborhoods, and expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate-income families. MVOC utilizes a multi-issue model that blends a membership base of churches, schools, neighborhood associations, parent associations, and nonprofit agencies with direct door-to-door grassroots organizing to build social capacity and encourage collaboration. Currently, MVOC is an alliance consisting of over 60 churches, neighborhood associations, parent groups, and other community organizations.

We believe that true change can only be sustained when it is driven by those whom it affects. Through the effective organization of residents, churches, institutions, and community leaders, and the engagement of local, regional, and national legislators, MVOC has begun to make a significant positive impact on the cities of Youngstown and Warren. By serving as a vehicle for everyday residents to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives, MVOC has taken a lead in the stabilization of neighborhoods and the creation of a better community for residents and their families.

MVOC is always looking for residents and organizations who are willing to join in the pursuit of comprehensive community change. To find out how you can get involved, please contact any of our staff members at 330-743-1196 or email info@mvorganizing.org

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