With over 70,000 volunteers across the nation, Sister District is one of the largest and most effective progressive grassroots organizations in the country. 

In this newsletter, we will cover:

• We've Got a New Name!
• Our First State Pairing
• Crossing the Bridge - Sign up for Our April 14 Event
• And Don't Forget Your Swag
• Sister District Summit Report
• March 13 State Bridges Event Report
• Who is Sister District DC Metro Area?
• Before You Go...

It's official; Sister District DC/VA/MD has changed its name to Sister District DC Metro Area.  

We are  still the same grassroots organization that depends on you, but we believe this name change is cleaner and more inclusive.

And check out our new logo! 

We are pleased to announce that we've received our first state pairing for 2024! 

And the winner is...PENNSYLVANIA!  Stay tuned for the name of our first candidate, which we expect to learn at the end of April.

In conjunction with the State Bridges program, and in collaboration with The Woman's National Democratic Club (WNDC) and Diversity Matters, we are participating in the Crossing the Bridge event on April 14, and celebrating afterward with our Spring volunteer kick-off party.  

Join us for our walk across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, then celebrate with us at All Purpose Pizza, 79 Potomac Avenue, SE, in the Navy Yard.

When: Sunday, April 14, at 11:00 (rain or shine)

Where: Meet in the grassy area at the southeast corner of the Frederick Douglass bridge in Anacostia, a short walk from the Anacostia Metro. 

What: We will walk across the Frederick Douglass Bridge (a short walk) to show our support for our Pennsylvania partner organizations, Pennsylvania Stands Up and Pennsylvania United.

Cost: Suggested donation of $25. The donation will go to Pennsylvania Stands Up and Pennsylvania United, through Sister District's State Bridges Program

Can't make it? You can still help! Please donate using the button below.

Wondering what to wear for our Bridge Walk???  Look no further than Sister District's new Swag Shop for your piece de resistance!  We have the perfect bridge-walking attire!  And a purchase lets you show your support for Sister District.

We have partnered with Worx Printing, a worker-owned, union cooperative, ensuring that every purchase upholds ethical production practices.

Sister District's March 9 Annual Summit was a resounding success!  We heard from Arizona Governer Katie Hobbs and former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes on a host of topics such as our 2024 strategy, and donor and digital organizing. 

Materials from this important gathering are now available here:

On March 13, Sister District DC Metro Area, along with Sister District groups from across the country,  supported our State Bridges partners in Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Stands Up and Pennsylvania United ) in an online event.  The forum  featured special guests from our partner organizations, conversations with Sister District founders and leaders, and opportunities for attendees to ask questions and learn more about what’s happening on the ground.

193 people joined us live and to date, Sister District’s community has raised a total of $42,572 for our Arizona and Pennsylvania partners! That brings us to $52,572 with our matching funds.

You can hear a recording of the event here

We are volunteers who agree that elections for state legislatures are where the real change is made, and understand the impact small efforts and donations can make in these critical elections.

The DC Metro Area Steering Committee helps drive our efforts. Kara Kilpatrick is a member of the Steering and Communications committees.

Kara works on a national longitudinal study on health and aging. She predominantly assists with instrument design and data collection. Kara appreciates that, in some small way, her work is contributing to a greater understanding of how life changes as we age.  

Kara joined Sister District in 2023 because she was frustrated with the political landscape and searching for a way to become more involved. She has enjoyed being part of the steering committee, and takes great pride in its collective accomplishments over the past year. She recognizes the importance and impact organizations like Sister District have, and is grateful to be part of the team. 

Away from work, Kara enjoys taking care of her cat, Bobby, exploring the DMV, and engaging in political activism.

Sister District's mission is to imagine, build, and expand progressive power in state legislatures, and we know that organizing around elections is just one piece of the puzzle.

That's why we're amplifying the voices of local lawmakers, educating the public about the importance of state leaders and policies, and inspiring people to deepen their civic engagement -- especially locally and down-ballot.

Your Sister District DC/VA/MD Leaders

Sarah, Karen, Jennie, Alan, Jim, Mary, Kara, Jeff, Sheri, Allison and Lynn

Paid for by Sister District Project. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

Contributions or gifts to Sister District Action Network, Living United for Change in Arizona, Rural Arizona Action, Pennsylvania Stands Up, Pennsylvania United, We The People Action Fund, Mothering Justice, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, and WISDOM are not tax deductible as charitable contributions or as business expenses under IRC Section 162(e).