About Us
The Greater Norristown Branch of the NAACP was founded in 1958 and has continued, for over 50 years, to advocate for the civil rights of area residents. Join now to continue the fight!
Mission and Vision
Our Mission Statement
The missions of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are to ensure the political, education, social, and economic quality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
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Norristown Branch local mission: Engage in initiatives which correct and eliminate disparities and inequities resulting from past and current racial discrimination, and to engage in other activities which otherwise uplift our community.
Our Vision Statement
The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Greater Norristown NAACP Branch Principles
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We must accept personal responsibility for uplifting our community.
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We must thrive to engage, develop, and support our youth.
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We must be vigilant while also being open minded and committed to fairness for all.
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We must maintain high ethical and moral standards.
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While dealing with NAACP initiatives we must place NAACP priorities above our own priorities.
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Set realistic and achievable goals that are measurable and monitored.
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We must be true to ourselves and our organization.
