We unite and organize faith, labor, and community leaders & organizations towards social, racial, and economic justice.
PEOPLE + FAITH + LOVE = POWER
View Executive Director Julio Mejia’s SIF presentation
In May 2026, Julio Mejia, Executive Director of Merrimack Valley Project, presented to the philanthropic community at Social Innovation Forum’s annual Showcase with the goal of speaking up and speaking out for social change in their community. Watch now!
Speaking Up & Speaking Out
Upcoming Events
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Tenant Know Your Rights Workshop for Students
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, 4:30-7:30pm, at UML Classroom LYD-110
Learn to navigate the rental process
Feel confident in your rights as a tenant
Get resources for navigating problems
Speak to a housing advocate after the presentation
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Tenant Know Your Rights Workshop for Students
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, from 12:30–3:30pm, UML Classroom COB-275
Learn to navigate the rental process
Feel confident in your rights as a tenant
Get resources for navigating problems
Speak to a housing advocate after the presentation
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MVP North Common Village Canvass
Sunday, October 25th, 1-3pm, at North Common Village, Lowell
Join MVP, the MA Union of Public Housing Tenants, and LLAMA to canvass, knock doors, and talk with North Common Village residents about forming a tenant organization to ensure that tenants can come together to organize for their rights and their future.
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SAVE THE DATE for the MVP MICAH Awards Dinner 2026
Sunday, November 15th, 2026, from 5-8pm, at the Lawrence Elks, Lawrence, MA
Join us for our annual awards dinner and fundraiser!
We are honored to partner with the following foundations and corporations as we advance our mission:
