Founded in 1989, Merrimack Valley Project is a nonpartisan, community organization focused on uniting congregations, unions, and community groups in organizing leaders and campaigns for racial, social and economic justice in the Merrimack Valley region and beyond. Our organizing approach includes storytelling, relationship building, and training to develop the power of community leaders. Today, MVP has grown to over 35+ member groups across the region and beyond. MVP places a strong emphasis on developing the capacity of faith and labor communities to act on their commitments to social justice, and is part of a growing faith-and-values-based organizing movement in America. We are proudly an affiliate member of Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN).
By becoming a Congregational/Union/Organizational member, you are committing to working with MVP to:
Build power with MVP members and leaders in organizing campaigns that promote social and economic justice
Form or support local social justice teams leading issue area campaigns
Be powerful faith voices in the community for justice and liberation
Pay annual member dues
Congregational/Union/Organizational Membership Benefits:
Help select representation on MVP's Board of Directors
Representation in Strategy Teams and Caucuses
- Receive leadership development, training, and coaching opportunities
Participate in and promote MVP issue campaigns, activities, and events