What’s Up WofA Week of 01.18.2026
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Now!
DHS Budget – Do NOT Fund Ice
https://5calls.org/issue/dhs-budget-ice-defund/
Friday, January 23rd 12:00pm
Power Lunch RSVP
The Virginia Grassroots Coalition will have it’s press conference during the Power Lunch this Friday. We hope you can join us to learn about priority legislation we plan to support! RSVP Here
Monday, January 26th 6:45pm
WofA Monthly Membership Meeting Zoom Only!
We look forward to seeing you all as we kick off 2026! Due to the weather forecast, we have decided to make the meeting a Zoom Only. Please use Zoom Link HERE on the 26th at 6:45.
NEW! WofA Membership Meeting Schedule!!!
Fourth Mondays at Clarendon Presbyterian Church 6:45-8:00 p.m
Sunday, February 1st
1st RRC NoVa (Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) – rehearsal
The first RRC NoVa (Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) rehearsal will be held at the Rock Spring UCC is at 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207. We’ll rehearse from 1:30-2:30 in the choir room. There is no parking lot but plenty of free street parking. There is also a small handicap parking lot and entrance. Most people can enter from the office entrance. Someone will be posted at that entrance to help direct people. Future rehearsals may be at a different time and place – stay tuned! If you need more information, please contact Bob at: [email protected]
CALLS TO ACTION
Calls to Action in 2026
URGENT! No Funding for ICE
The House is expected to vote this week on a standalone appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Call on your representatives to block any DHS appropriations bill or Continuing Resolution (CR) that maintains funding for ICE. This lawless and violent agency must be defunded and dissolved for good.
The Virginia General Assembly will be reconvening on January 14th for its 2026 session. Please keep an eye out for Calls to Action (CTA’s) regarding various legislative bills that affect all Virginians. They’re very simple and take less than 1 minute to complete!
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How to Contact your VA Reps:
Contact Your VA Legislators Here
Changes to USPS Postmarking – Impact on Mail-In Ballots, Tax Returns and More – one more reason to vote Early In-Person!
The USPS recently changed its postmark policy (late 2025) so that most mail is now postmarked at regional processing centers, not when dropped off, meaning the date on the stamp can be days after mailing, potentially causing late penalties for tax/legal deadlines. To get a true date-of-mailing postmark, you must go inside a Post Office and request a free manual postmark at the counter; otherwise, mail time-sensitive items much earlier or use online/drop-box options to avoid issues.
VGC Legislative Priorities Letter Delivered!
Please see the VGC 2026 Legislative Priorities Letter sent to the Virginia General Assembly, by the Virginia Grassroots Coalition. If you would like to get involved in one/more of the Legislative Working Groups, please contact the following (list is not exhaustive) – if you are interested in a topic that is not listed, please contact [email protected]
- Gun Violence Prevention. Contact – Kathleen Murray, [email protected]
- Good Governance. Contact – April Breslaw, [email protected]
- Advocates for Women & Families. Contact – Marie Ann Leyko, [email protected]
- Climate and Clean Energy – Sharon Shutler, [email protected]
- Campaign Finance and Ethics Reform. Contact – Nancy Morgan, [email protected]
- Immigration. [email protected]
RESOURCES & NEWS SOURCES
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
State Navigate Virginia Election Data and More
Indivisible’s website has specific messages for you to communicate with your Senators and Representatives offices, and includes scripts and a form that will automatically connect your phone with their offices.
PFLAG Connects Monthly Meetings times and more
ONGOING
Get involved in WofA’s Actions on Immigration and More:
WofA has been very active in the Immigration/Anti-Ice Space! Adopt a Day Labor Corner (1 hour in early morning/crews of 2-4 people); Rights Canvassing for Businesses and Communities (1-2 gratifying hours in targeted areas on your own or with groups); Rapid Response to ICE Abductions – (Mostly verification, but may entail recording. You decide.); how to join the neighborhood chalkers and many more important opportunities to truly make a difference! Find out more HERE Direct Action Sign Up HERE
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Sun, Tues and Wed.
Join WofA’s Bridge Brigade! We’ll meet on an overpass near you to assemble oversized letters made of foam board to create inspiring messages for the passing motorists below. Visibility Brigades is part of a nationwide movement to show everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. Please email Lisa to join the fun at [email protected]
Sunday info: HERE
Tuesday info – contact Lisa C: [email protected]
Wednesday info: HERE
People Powered Choir – Rapid Response Choir NOVA Interest
We want to launch a longer-term people power choir depending on interest. No singing voice? No problem. Just come, have fun and remind our neighbors of what joy and kindness look like. Email Bob at [email protected]
Tesla Tuesday!
Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 2710 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
What’s the Plan – Indivisible – Thursdays 3:00pm
Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin each week, as we carve out an hour to discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s the plan. RSVP HERE
Lobby Days with Senator Warner’s Office (Monthly Zoom) RSVP HERE
Upcoming Advocacy Events, Lobby Days and Elections
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WofA Merchandise Shop Is Now Open! WofA Gear for Good Trouble Now Available!
We have added long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts for all your canvassing needs! Your purchase helps support our organization!Find the latest in WofA Resistance Gear and Accessories HERE
