Join us at the West Medford Community Center
The Mystic Valley Area Branch of the NAACP mourns the loss of our legendary Treasurer and a pillar of the West Medford Community, Clarence "Ed" Ligon. As we cherish and share our memories of Ed, who was also a fixture of the Elder program at the community center, we invite you to connect with us. Join us to reflect and share memories. Learn about what the branch is doing,, including information about Prostate Cancer Advocacy. Listen to and enjoy a poetic performance by Medford's Inaugural Poet Laureate, Terry E. Carter.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Across the Mystic Valley
Brother Dennis and Friends and the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington come together to celebrate and honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2pm at Follen Community Church.
Inspired by the spirit of the Poor People’s Campaign, we’re starting a new kind of financial literacy effort—one rooted in dignity, shared learning, and honest conversation. This isn’t a traditional class. It’s a space to talk about finance, what really matters, and how understanding can shape our choices. Along the way, we’ll cover the practical material a class might include and fill in any gaps together.
Members are invited to join a pilot workshop to help shape the format and content. The pilot will likely run for six sessions of thoughtful, practical conversation.
Topics may include:
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Budgeting: making decisions that support your future self
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Spending and identity: how money relates to belonging and self-worth
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The financial landscape: insurance, credit, estate planning, retirement, saving, investing, scams, and online tools
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Income management: handling debt, irregular income, and unexpected expenses
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Talking about money without shame
We're especially hoping to include participants with a wide range of experiences and perspectives.
Group size will be limited for this first pilot round.
Interested in participating? Complete the interest survey below!
Join us each month on the 3rd Tuesday from 7-8:30pm, for a discussion centered on building and supporting community and fostering joy. These monthly conversations sprouted from the Chain of Change book discussions the branch participated in as the part of the Mel King Institute's statewide read of the late Mel King's book Chain of Change: Struggle for Black Community Development.
These monthly chats are meant to be informal and we welcome ideas about topics to discuss. Some gatherings may focus on a specific topic at times, which will be shared in advance. All are welcome.
After completing this RSVP form, you will be added to the group email list, and the location of the discussion will be emailed to you.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at info@mva-naacp.org
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SUPPORT THE MYSTIC VALLEY BRANCH
We are grateful for the support of our members and others who want to help us pursue social justice.
Your donation helps ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of everyone in our community.
Mystic Valley Area Branch is a 501(c)(4) organization. Gifts and contributions are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, a portion of your dues is passed on to the NAACP National Organization, and these payments are tax deductible. Please contact them to obtain the applicable tax deductible amount.
For general inquiries, please contact us at info@mva-naacp.org