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Hey John -

We at the Arlington Young Democrats are hoping that you and your family are doing well in this time of uncertainty. We realize the gravity of the situation in our country and the health and safety of all our members is important to us, so we want to make sure that you’re taking care of yourself. That comes first.

To keep AYD members invested, the Executive board has been working diligently to make sure that our members can still stay engaged in the political process while we practice social distancing. Feel free to stay tuned in over the coming weeks to see what you can do from the comfort of your own home. We would love to hear your suggestions too!

So feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] [[email protected]] , if you have a virtual activity that you want to suggest. In the meantime, here’s what we have been up to:




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AYD COVID-19 Resource Hub
We’ve rolled out a new section on our website dedicated to giving the most up to date information on resources in Arlington County to help assist people in need due to COVID-19. We’re updating guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, pulling in resources we’re receiving from the county government, and adding in new community service opportunities as we continue to build a coalition for good here in our county. We want this to be your one stop resource to get you through this difficult time.

Here’s what we have so far:

>> AYD’s COVID-19 RESOURCES [[link removed]]

>> CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS [[link removed]]

>> LATEST COVID-19 DATA IN VIRGINIA [[link removed]]

>> ARLINGTON SITUATION REPORT [[link removed]]

>> MANAGING ANXIETY & STRESS [[link removed]]

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to our president, Dan Matthews, at [email protected] [[email protected]] .


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All AYD In-Person Events Canceled
After further monitoring COVID-19, the Arlington Young Democrats have chosen to cancel all in-person events though the end of April. AYD still working on alternatives such as virtual meetings and other ways to get our members involved while we continue to practice social distancing. Again, the health and safety of all our members and their loved ones is a top priority to us. We apologize for any inconvenience these scheduling adjustments may cause as we are following the news closely to monitor COVID-19. We will provide additional updates for any events that go virtual in the future. In the meantime, we encourage all members to check out our COVID-19 Resource Page [[link removed]] . To help keep others safe, here are best practices to avoid transmission of COVID-19: *
Clean
your
hands
for
at
least
20
seconds
*
Avoid
close
contact
(stay
at
least
6
ft.
away
from
others
if
you
leave
your
home)
*
Stay
home
if
you’re
sick
and
do
not
leave
your
home
*
Cover
coughs
and
sneezes
with
your
elbow
or
tissue
*
Santize
your
hands
often
if
you
are
unable
to
wash
them
*
Wear
a
facemask
if
you
are
sick
*
Clean
and
disinfect
frequently
touched
surfaces

Stay safe and healthy while you help flatten the curve! We look forward to continue on with our regular schedule wheneer we are able to do so. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to our president, Dan Matthews, at [email protected] [[email protected]] .


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Blue Victory After Dark Event Postponed
After careful diliberation the Arlington Young Democrats have decided to postpone the Blue Victory After Dark event due to the continued threat of COVID-19. We will provide additional information on ticket refunds and further information about the event in the upcoming weeks. Members that bought tickets will be reached out to directly regarding the event as well.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to our president, Dan Matthews, at [email protected] [[email protected]] .






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Resolution to Support Service, Gig, Wage, and Health Care Workers in the Face of COVID-19
Though we may be held up in our respective houses, we can still use our collective voices to raise important legislative issues to help other communities in need. Working with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Virginia 512, the Executive Board drafted the attached resolution to call on our elected officials to act to support our service, gig, wage, and health care workers and their families who are most impacted by the economic downturn.

We are calling on the Virginia Democratic Congressional Delegation and Governor Ralph Northam to do the following:

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Ensure
paid
sick
leave
for
ALL
workers
in
our
economy
for
at
least
12
weeks
*
Call
a
special
legislative
session
in
Virginia
to
support
workers
during
the
ensuing
economic
turmoil
*
Freeze
evictions
and
utility
shutoffs,
and
urge
landlords
and
utility
companies
to
pause
payments
*
Keep
ICE
out
of
our
hospitals
and
health
centers
during
this
crisis
*
Make
all
relevant
tests
and
treatments
for
the
Coronavirus
free
at
the
point
of
use
*
Work
with
local
non-profits
and/or
businesses
to
ensure
enough
food
banks
are
available
for
those
in
need
*
Ensure
information
regarding
COVID-19,
government
response,
and
resources
is
easily
available
through
an
online
portal

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If you have any comments or questions, please contact our vice president, Matt Royer, at [email protected] [[email protected]] .


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Come to the first meeting of AYD's Commerce, Labor, Technology, and Finance Caucus of 2020!
We'll be going over last year's accomplishments, the workings of the caucus, and the most important labor and economic issues currently facing Arlington and VA as a whole.

The meeting will be held via Zoom. Here's the log in info:

Topic: AYD Commerce, Labor, Technology, and Finance Caucus Meeting (March)

Time: Mar 25, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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