Roanoke Valley Democratic Women
Changing the Face of Power, One Woman at a Time
Free event! Registration required. All are welcome. VA Women for Harris Brunch & Canvass LaunchSaturday, July 27 11am – 1pmRoanoke, VA 24018 Address is private. Register here for full location details. Please join RVDW and the VA Victory team for the launch of VA Women for Harris Coalition with a free brunch & canvass launch with fellow supporters & …
An Evening with Senator Ghazala Hashmi Tuesday, September 105:30pm - 7:30pmRoanoke Country Club3360 Old Country Club DriveRoanoke, Virginia We look forward to spending an evening with you and guests from across our region. We're honored to have as our keynote speaker, Senator Ghazala Hashmi, a dynamic woman of Virginia and Virginia politics. As Chair of …
Guest speakers Anne Holton and Jeanne Fishwick will share news and their perspectives on this historic election year.
@ Williamson Road Public Library, 3837 Williamson Rd, Roanoke VA 24012 Program begins promptly at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. Box Lunch Order Form HERE. Feel free to bring your own lunch in lieu of ordering a box lunch. Please arrive at 11:30am if ordering a box lunch. Local Democratic Committees from across the valley have …
Join us at Barrel Chest Wine and Beer, 2601 Franklin Road SW. Drop in between 5:30and 7:30 for a post-election mix and mingle. Please consider contributing to our supplies drive benefiting Huddle Up Moms with donations of disposable diapers, pull-ups, and baby wipes. About Huddle Up Moms: Huddle Up Moms empowers all mothers in the …
"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 …