OUR MISSION
The mission of VCAALC is to unite various African American organizations across the county to enhance our community through educational, economic, political, and cultural empowerment. We will act as bridge between the African American community by fostering collaboration and partnerships with the larger communities, private businesses, local, state and federal agencies, and elected officials.
WHO WE ARE
In 2018-2019, the Minority Elected Officials (MEO) hosted several community focus groups with residents and key stakeholders in Volusia County to identify and address key issues that affected the lives of the African American community. In 2020, the group agreed to create an umbrella organization that would bring together all sectors of the African American community, including the leaders of every organization, clergy, community activists, entrepreneurs, and millennium representation. The Volusia County African American Leadership Council was created.
Initially, the organization was operated in collaboration with MEO, however, in 2021 it became an independent not-for-profit, 501 (c)(6) organization. The core values are based on the acronym, UNITE, which stands for Uniting our Neighborhoods (Our Village) to Inform, Transform and Engage. The Council’s motto is “Be the Change”.
We are a Council of African American Presidents, Chairs, and Clergy of Volusia County Organizations, which includes, Sororities, Fraternities, Clergy, Civic, Social and Advocacies Leaders, with a belief that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe as leaders in our organizations we must be committed to working together to advance our community in the following: Educational Equity, Political accessibility, Economic Opportunity, Mental Health and Wellness Access, and Social Justice, We believe that Community engagement should include the promise that our community contribution will be respected and considered in the decision-making process.
We believe Community engagement promotes sustainable decisions by recognizing and addressing the needs and interests of all participants, including decision-makers.
We believe that Community engagement must seek out and facilitate the involvement of those affected by or interested in the decision.
Community engagement should seek input from participants in how they choose to participate.
Community engagement provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.
Community engagement communicates to participants how their input will affect the decision.
JUNE 9 & 10, 2025
LEGISLATIVE DEBRIEF
The Volusia County African American Leadership Council (VCAALC) is proud to coordinate community efforts in partnership with Equal Ground to present a Legislative Debrief for residents of Volusia County. These important events, held on both the east and west sides of the county, aim to inform and engage the community on key legislative outcomes and their local impacts.
This initiative is made possible through collaboration with several committed partners, including the Concerned Clergy Coalition, NAACP, Daytona Black Clergy Alliance, and the NPHC Daytona Beach Area Alumnae Council. Together, these organizations are working to empower citizens with knowledge and promote civic engagement throughout the county.
Contact Us
Twin Fountains
927 Beville Road, Suite 102
South Daytona, FL 32119
(386) 846-6239 cell
info@vcaalc.org