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 …
"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 …
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 …
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 …
(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 …
(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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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.