Dear Members and Friends: The mission of the MV/NAACP is to promote an inclusive environment that embraces, respects, and values the diversity in the island community. We are a non-profit advocacy organization that ensures the political, educational, social and economic equality of all persons. We educate persons as to their constitutional rights and take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof. We seek to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. We have recently created the Martha’s Vineyard NAACP Foundation. This separate foundation has 501c(3) status, and its purpose is to marshal the resources necessary to realize the MV/NAACP’s mission and vision; provide college scholarships for island high school students; and implement programs/projects that research and work to preserve the rich and diverse heritage within the context of the socio cultural history of Martha’s Vineyard. The work of the MV/Branch in our schools, places of employment, housing and community organizations depends on the support and participation of caring and progressive individuals like you. Your membership is an opportunity to give back to the organization that has done more to change this country for the betterment of people of color, women and the disenfranchised than any other in the nation’s history. www.mvnaacp.org (508)696-5785. I encourage you to accept personal accountability this year to create change that starts with the individual and expands into our community. In the struggle, Laurie Perry-Henry MV/NAACP President Join our organization and help improve life on the Island. > more Support our programs and services... donate money, goods, or services. > more

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