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Email header image ''2024 Lobby Days Equality Virginia'' [[link removed]]
We're shifting gears and we want to hear from YOU!
Dear John,
Happy Spring! We hope this message finds you well. Here at Equality Virginia, we are holding space for rest while also gearing up for the busy season ahead!
We are still celebrating the end of a successful General Assembly session, and we are preparing for the legislature to reconvene and consider the Governor’s vetoes and amendments next week. We’re spending time evaluating our current programs and deciding where we need to shift, and creating even more opportunities for you to share your thoughts with us, both in person and virtually.
With this upcoming iteration of advocacy programming, our goals are to create events and initiatives that:
*
Emphasize
and
prioritize
community
knowledge
and
expressed
needs
*
Are
flexible
and
adaptive
to
meet
the
ever-shifting
landscape
across
Virginia
*
Honor
the
need
for
rest,
sharing
capacity,
and
community
care
*
Encourage
connection,
networking,
and
relationship
building
*
Center
joy
and
celebration
of
our
wins
and
our
vibrant
communities!
As we continue to push towards equity and justice across the Commonwealth, we're excited to invite you to two upcoming virtual events aimed at empowerment, sharing experiences, and fostering connections with community members across the state. Read more about these events and sign up below!
Spring into Advocacy: What's Next After the General Assembly Session? [[link removed]]
* Click here to RSVP! [[link removed]]
Date:
Tuesday,
April
16th
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Time:
12:00-1:00
pm
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Location:
Virtual
on
Zoom
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Description:
As
the
General
Assembly
session
comes
to
a
close,
we
are
excited
to
switch
gears
and
take
a
closer
look
at
what
it
means
to
engage
in
local
advocacy.
Join
us
for
a
discussion
on
the
current
state
of
safe
schools
in
Virginia
and
how
we
can
all
play
a
role
in
creating
change.
Whether
it's
advocating
at
the
school
board
level,
engaging
with
district
offices,
or
making
an
impact
in
community
spaces,
we'll
be
discussing
ways
to
build
up
your
advocacy
skills
with
the
tools,
resources,
and
guidance
you
need
to
take
action
effectively.
Know Your Neighbor: A Community Gathering [[link removed]]
* Click here to RSVP! [[link removed]]
Date:
Wednesday,
April
17th
*
Time:
6:00-7:30
pm
*
Location:
Virtual
on
Zoom
*
Description:
Join
us
for
a
virtual
community
gathering
where
advocates
from
across
the
state
can
come
together
to
share
experiences,
insights,
and
ideas.
We'll
provide
an
overview
of
Equality
Virginia's
work
and
programs,
establish
community
agreements,
and
facilitate
discussions
on
pressing
issues,
community
needs,
and
available
resources
or
connections
to
fulfill
those
needs.
Together,
we
can
build
a
statewide
network
of
advocates,
amplify
each
other’s
voices,
and
empower
one
another
to
create
transformations
in
our
communities.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our shared mission of advancing justice for all Virginians. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
In community,
Grace Kondo (she/they) - MSW Intern
Katie Shaffer (she/her) - MSW Intern
Kyleigh Hynes (she/her) - Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement
Equality Virginia
530 East Main Street
Suite 600
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
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