Roanoke Valley Democratic Women
Changing the Face of Power, One Woman at a Time
"Virginia's Fight for Reproductive Freedom" Jamie Lockhart, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, will help us understand the need to enshrine reproductive freedom in Virginia's constitution and the process to do so. Join us at Montano's, located at 3733 Franklin Rd SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. …
"DEI: What It IS and What It ISN'T" Our guest speaker Tanisha J. Nash will help us understand what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) IS - its history, its impact and its importance - and what it IS NOT. Join us at Hidden Valley Country Club, located at 2500 Romar Road, in Salem, Virginia. Our …
Join us for our first Dems After Dark of 2025! We'll enjoy social time, Democratic (Bid D) energy, and probably talk a little strategy and make some good trouble.
TRIAD: Ensuring Seniors Are Informed & Safe In turbulent times, experts agree that strong community and caring for one another are our best protections against despair, isolation, and victimization. Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable to these challenges. Roanoke Valley Democratic Women welcomes Tameka Paige as our guest speaker this month. Tameka will introduce …
Event will livestream on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA Did you know there are 6 candidates running in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor in Virginia? The depth and variety of experience demonstrated by these candidates means this primary election is a unique one. Red Wine and Blue Virginia and the Roanoke Valley Democratic Women are collaborating to host …
(Read meeting follow up post: "It Starts with States") We're excited to welcome Nicole Zambrano, Senior Organizing Manager with Sister District Project as our guest speaker. Nicole will explain the importance of their state-level work, particularly as it pertains to the VA House of Delegates elections in 2025. "There are a lot of good opportunities …
(Post-meeting update: Takeaways & Resources: May Meeting Recap) "Proposed Changes to Medicaid: What They Mean for SWVA" Guest speaker Donna Littlepage explores the up-to-date likely impact of Republican-proposed changes to Medicaid, particularly on Virginia's Medicaid expansion program. She'll help us understand the potential for a significant negative impact on the valley and Southwest Virginia, potentially …
Join us at Barrel Chest Wine & Beer for a post-Primary Dems After Dark and food drive benefitting Feeding Southwest Virginia. Our Democratic candidates are selected. The ballots are set. We're heading to Election Day November 2025. Keep an eye on RVDW's Engage. Act. Vote. page for continuous updates and actions! We'll pass out yard …
Join us August 6, 2025, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, for RVDW's Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Event at the Bella Vista Room atop Roanoke’s Berglund Center for a 60th anniversary celebration of the Voting Rights Act.
(UPDATE: View presentation slides here: Why Campaigns Canvass | A Presentation" As the 2025 election season kicks into high gear, now is the time to roll up our sleeves and make an impact. At this month’s meeting, we’ll focus on how you can get involved in voter outreach to support our Democratic candidates—up and down …
UPDATE: Find presentation slide decks here: Slide Decks & Support: Relational Organizing Join us on Friday, September 26 at The Green Goat, 802 Wiley Dr SW, for a dive into ways to engage with and grow the number of voters in our November election! Our guest speakers will introduce tools and techniques designed to help …
Timothy Heaphy, the lead investigator into both the Charlottesville 2017 racist riot and the January 6 insurrection, and author of Harbingers, joins us as our guest.