About

WV-CAEF’s Voter Registration Program

WV Citizen Action Education Fund (WV CAEF) is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides original research and public education on progressive issues facing the people of Appalachia such as environmental & consumer protection, media access, public policy, government & corporate accountability, universal health care, and elimination of all forms of discrimination.

Founded in 2003, WV CAEF has earned a reputation as an organization that strives to increase citizen involvement in the making of public policy though its commitment to social justice and economic fairness.

WV CAEF has developed strong working relationships with a broad range of progressive allies. Nationally, we are a member of the People’s Action Institute. At the state level, WVCAEF has forged successful issue coalitions with many groups including:

Citizens for Clean Elections
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition
National Association of Social Workers – WV Chapter 
SEIU-1199
Southern Appalachian Labor School
WV AFL-CIO
WV Citizen Action Group
WV Council of Churches
WV Environmental Council

In coalition and alone, WVCAEF has excelled at promoting progressive public policy such as fair taxation, state campaign finance and election reforms, civic engagement including registering and mobilizing low-income and minority voters, and protecting Social Security and Medicaid.