MANCHESTER CHAPTER

Greater Manchester Area 

The Manchester Chapter of the Granite State Organizing Project is a powerful force in our community. We work together to address local economic and racial justice issues.

Chapter meetings are every second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm at the Manchester Unitarian Universalist Church (669 Union St) and newcomers are always welcome. You can call us at 603-668-8250 or email violakat@granitestateorganzing.org for details regarding the meeting location, or for more information about getting involved.

Projects We’re Involved In:

• Addressing substandard housing, code enforcement and lead paint issues
• Advocating for more affordable housing development, pressing landlords to accept Section 8 Vouchers and working for more inclusionary housing policies
• Working to increase access to affordable, quality healthcare and childcare
• Advancing youth voice and racial equity in the local school system
• Multi-lingual Voter Education and Get Out the Vote Campaigns
• Organizing tenants’ councils in public housing
• Organizing to raise the state minimum wage for all
• Supporting immigrant and refugees’ rights through attending vigils and meeting with elected officials to press for a just immigration policy
• and we encourage people to share their stories of what it is like to raise a family on minimum wage in a city with average rents of $2,000+ for a two bedroom apartment.