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An AYD delegation is heading to the annual Virginia Young Democrats Convention this weekend in Richmond. But the truth is, we're falling short of our fundraising goals to support our delegation. 

One of the central missions of AYD is to foster and nurture the next generation of Democratic leaders here in Arlington and Virginia. The annual VAYD convention is an opportunity for young people to connect with their peers from across the Commonwealth, exchange ideas, and develop crucial skills to help advance the progressive policies that we all hold. 

Our delegation this year ranges in age from high school students, college students, and young professionals in the early years of their careers. All contributions will go directly towards covering the registration fees, hotel, and travel for our delegation. So please, if it is in your budget today, pitch in and help send our delegation to Richmond.

Upcoming events

• Arlington Dems Monthly Meeting | April 12th, 7pm
• VAYD Convention | April 14th-16th
• YDA Vegas VAYD Delegation Application Deadline | April 17th, 11:59pm
• AYD Earth Day Happy Hour | April 20th, 7pm
• School Board Forum | April 24th, 6:30pm
• Blue Victory Dinner & Blue Victory After Dark | April 29th, 6:30pm-11pm

Blue Victory After Dark

Join the Arlington Young Democrats after the Arlington Dems' Blue Victory Dinner for our annual Blue Victory After Dark celebration on April 29th from 9pm-11pm at the Hilton Arlington in Ballston!

Dress to the nines, have fun in our photo booth, hang out with fellow Dems and get two free drinks* per BVAD ticket! Buy your tickets NOW.

Tickets prices:

BVAD General Ticket-$35
BVAD YD, Senior, & Labor Dem Ticket-$30

All tickets proceeds will go to help efforts to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in Arlington and beyond.

Questions? Email AYD President Tenley O'Hara at [email protected].

*People under 21 will receive 2 free non-alcoholic beverages with ticket purchase.

Let's get AYD to Richmond!

Time is running out to support Arlington Young Dems as we gear up to travel down to the Virginia Young Democrats annual convention in Richmond, VA next week from April 14th-16th!

We're aiming to fundraise $3,000 to help pay for accommodations and registration for our Arlington Young Dems' delegation and are a bit over a third of the way there as of this afternoon. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! 

Doorways Donations

You have another opportunity at this month's Arlington Dems meeting on Wednesday, April 12th at 7pm at Drew Elementary School to bring donations for our joint collection with ArlDems Women's Caucus for Doorways of various new and unopened items for survivors of domestic violence. Everything must be new and unopened, and toiletries should be full size, not travel sized.

Collection Items

-Deodorant
-2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner
-Bar soap
-Full/Twin size bed sheets
-Pillows
-Hangers
-Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Mops for Floor Cleaning
-Giant/Safeway/Target gift cards

If you are looking for other opportunities to donate, please follow this link. There are so many people in Arlington that will benefit from community support like this.

If you have any questions, please reach out to AYD Community Service Director SK Kurian at [email protected].

Arlington Young Democrats

Arlington Young Dems
1235 S Clark St
Suite 207
Arlington, VA 22202
United States

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