John, The change of seasons has brought many of our traditions together to observe something beautiful about our world, our faith, and our neighbors. I hope this week brings you meaning and joy, and I hope you’ll join us for part of it.
Tomorrow is our Women Empowerment Forum at Central Library! Our featured speaker is Jan-Micheal Sacharko, Director of Development at Doorways, who will be sharing about the organization’s history and current mission. It’s going to be a great way to close out Women’s History Month, so I hope to see you there! (Also, check out their wishlist here and consider donating to the cause!)
And remember - before our General Body Meeting/Forum, there is a rally for medicinal abortion access at the Supreme Court with the Arlington Dem’s Women’s caucus before the Alliance of Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA case. The fight for our rights and bodily autonomy has many fronts, so please come help where you can!
Happy Spring! ~Samantha
Check out our upcoming events and more: |
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Upcoming events -
March AYD General Body Meeting | March 26th, Central Library (Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium)
- Rally For Medical Abortion Access | March 26th, Supreme Court
- Virginia Young Democrats (VAYD) Convention | April 12th - 14th, Roanoke
- AYD/Arlington Democrats School Board Endorsement Vote Debate | April 16th, Arlington Mill Community Center
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Arlington Democrats School Board Endorsement Vote | Online Voting Starts April 20th at 10 AM
- Blue Victory Dinner | April 20th, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Hilton Arlington
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Blue Victory After Dark | April 20th, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Hilton Arlington
- 8th CD and DPVA Convention Delegate Elections | April 22nd, 7 PM, Lubber Run
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March General Body Meeting (Facebook, Google Calendar)
Join us for our monthly meeting tomorrow: we will be hearing from Jan-Michael Sacharko, Director of Development, at Doorways. Jan will be providing an overview of Doorways mission, and community resources, along with some changes and advocacy opportunities here in Arlington and in Richmond.
Doorways began in 1978 when a group of concerned community members saw there was no safe place in Arlington for families in crisis. What began then with one shelter and one response has grown into a series of pathways individually tailored for adults, youth, and children seeking safety and shelter. From immediate crisis intervention to counseling, housing, and employment support, we offer real options and multiple pathways for people of all ages and genders—women, men, youth, and LGBTQIA+ people.
Doorways is also looking for donations to support their mission and those they serve. Please visit: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IPXPXL06TBJR/ Date: March 26th, 2024 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Arlington Central Library Auditorium 1015 N Quincy St |
March Donation Drive for Doorways and N Street Village! In honor of Women's History Month, AYD is highlighting ongoing donation drives at Doorways—an organization committed to breaking the cycles of abuse, homelessness, and poverty, and Arlington’s only provider of safe housing for survivors, and N STreet Villagem supporting women experiencing homelessness in DC. With over 1 in 3 women (35.6%) in the US having experienced sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime1, the need for supportive services is more critical than ever.
Both of these organizations are collecting donations and essential items to support their respective communities. Please take a look at the donation pages below and consider contributing to these meaningful causes, or drop a donation off at one of our events this month.
Doorways Donation Page N Street Village Donation Page
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Rally to Defend Medical Abortion Access w/Women's Caucus (Mobilize Link) Join the Arlington Dems Women's Caucus at the rally to defend medication abortion at the Supreme Court! The rally will be held the morning the Supreme Court is hearing Alliance of Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, the decision that will determine the status of medication abortion restrictions in the federal government.
You can meet us in DC at the Supreme Court, or we will let you know a location to meet in Arlington before we head into DC together.
Date: Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Supreme Court
1 First St NE
Washington, DC 20543
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Help AYD Get to Roanoke! | Thank you to our sponsors!
In less than three weeks, AYD will be heading to Roanoke, VA to join hundreds of fellow Young Democrats from across our great commonwealth to conduct organizational business and to learn about the current issues and trends impacting young democrats! None of this would be possible without the support of our donors. To express our gratitude, we would like to shout to our donors: Supporter: |
Advocate Julie Farnam (Candidate for Arlington County Board) Susan Tatum Anne Deleon Mary Detweiler Sherry Liebes Friend
Matt de Ferranti, Arlington County Board Member At-Large Laura Saul Edwards Elizabeth Tober Lyon
AYD is almost halfway to our goal of $4,000 to cover hotel and registration costs. We are asking for your help to make this happen. Your contribution can make a difference: Friend - $50 covers a delegate's full registration fee. Advocate - $100 covers transportation costs for eight delegates. Supporter - $250 covers one night of hotel accommodations for up to four delegates.
Leader - $500 covers half our registration fees or full accommodations for up to four delegates. Champion - $1000 covers all our registration fees.
Trailblazer - $4000 covers all hotel accommodations (five rooms), transportation, and registration fees for 20 delegates. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. Your support will help us represent Arlington at this important event and make our voices heard.
If you can contribute, please donate here or contact us directly at [email protected] for more information.
Thank you for considering our request. Together, we can make a difference! |
It's time to select our Delegates!
Now that the 2024 Democratic Primaries are over for Virginia, it is time to select delegates to represent Democrats at various conventions. Calls have been set out for those who wish to be a delegate at the district, state, and national levels.
Per the 2024 DPVA Delegate Selection Plan, Arlington can send up to 69 delegates to the 8th Congressional District Convention, with 8 going to the DNC in Chicago from the 8th District.
Additional at-large level delegates will be selected at the DPVA Convention, located in Richmond, in June.
More information about the delegate selection process can be found at: vademocrats.org/delegateselection .
If you have any additional questions, please email Duncan Barron, Democratic Party Representative, at [email protected]. |
It's never too early to get started for November!
Arlington Democrats Beyond Arlington initiative is in full swing with their first stop making calls for key races for our neighbors to the south in North Carolina, if you’d like to get involved in phone banking opportunities, please visit their opportunities page here .
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Blue Victory Dinner (and Blue Victory Dinner After Dark) (Tickets, Facebook)
The Blue Victory Dinner is the biggest event of the year for Arlington Democrats! Our 2024 theme -- "Democracy is on the Ballot" -- emphasizes the critical importance of this year's presidential election in ensuring the integrity of our political system now and for years to come. Join us to hear from inspiring Democratic leaders, connect with old friends, and make new ones. We will also honor our Volunteers of the Year and renew our commitment to making Arlington and Virginia a more just and prosperous place for all. Your support of the Blue Victory Dinner will help ensure we have the financial resources to lead Democrats to victory in November and take back the Virginia House of Delegates.
Speaker Announcement: The BVD committee is excited to announce that Simon Rosenberg, the founder of the New Democrat Network, will join us for an energizing speech on grassroots politics and the future of the Democratic party. More speakers to come! Date: Tuesday, April 20th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Blue Victory Dinner), 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM (After Dark) Location: Hilton Arlington 950 N Stafford St |
Postcards to the Future - Arlington 2050 (Form)
Imagine you live, work, and/or play in Arlington in the year 2050—and you love it! What makes it great? What's new? What's the same? What does the ideal Arlington look like to you?
Arlington County wants to hear from you! Please submit your comments via this form or by emailing the county board at [email protected].
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