What’s Up WofA – Week of 05.10.2026
Note: These emails are sent weekly and include timely information and links, which may expire over time.
Tuesday May 12 5:30pm -7:30pm
Advocacy in the Age of Social Media Workshop – Arlington
We will spend time learning how to advocate with every tool in our pockets including our phones! Bring yourself and your phone! We’ll learn how to be better listeners, effective communicators, and social media gurus by the end of our 2 hour session. We hope you can join the fun! RSVP and Info HERE
Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00pm
REPRO Rising Virginia’s 2026 Legislative Wrap Up & Scorecard Reveal in Alexandria
Join us to hear from a panel of our reproductive freedom legislative champions and get behind-the-scenes insights on the 2026 General Assembly session. And…you will be the first to see our 2026 Reproductive Freedom Legislative Scorecard! See how your delegate and state senator stack up on reproductive rights!
6-7 pm: Wine & cheese reception and networking with legislators and advocates
7-8 pm: Moderated panel discussion with House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, Sen. Jennifer Boysko, Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy, Del. Marcia Price, and Del. Josh Thomas
Thursday, May 14th, 8:30am
Pack The Room In Support of Fairfax County Immigrants
On May 14, the House Committee on the Judiciary is holding a hearing that seeks to single out Fairfax County and fuel anti-immigrant narratives built on misinformation and division. Fairfax leaders have been called to testify at a hearing regarding the county’s Trust Policy, which protects immigrant communities by restricting collaboration with ICE and ensuring that local resources are focused on public safety. This hearing is part of a broader, nationwide effort to attack local policies that support immigrant communities—an effort that is increasingly placing Virginia, and Fairfax County in particular, in its crosshairs. At this hearing, we expect rhetoric rooted in bigotry — not facts. We cannot let misinformation nor racism define what safety looks like in our community. Now is the time to show up, speak out, and stand together. Join Fairfax County residents and allies to rally and pack the hearing room in support of our immigrant neighbors. Together, we will show that our community rejects misinformation and stands united for dignity, inclusion, and safety for all.
Location: 2141 Rayburn Office Building
Thursday, May 14th, 6:00pm
Phone Bank for GA Judicial Candidates!
Our Georgia courts are our last line of defense to protect our rights and democracy – Georgia voters can elect Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, two pro-rights and pro-democracy candidates, to the Georgia Supreme Court, and Will Wooten to the Georgia Court of Appeals. Help us spread the word – call Democratic early voters and make sure they know to vote in these important Supreme Court and Court of Appeals elections before May 19th!
Friday, May 15th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch
Saturday, May 16th, 12:00 PM
Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Rally and March in Richmond, VA
This November, reproductive freedom is on the ballot — and Virginians for Reproductive Freedom is officially kicking off our campaign! Please join us in Richmond for powerful speakers, special guests, and opportunities to take action supporting the work ahead. The event will end with a short march, so bring your best homemade sign! RSVP below and you’ll receive more details as we approach the event date.
Saturday, May 16th, 2:00pm
Alexandria “Ranked Choice Voting” Campaign Kick-off with Rep. Don Beyer and Delegate Kirk McPike
Join us, along with community leaders, volunteer advocates, and Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) experts to learn about how RCV works and how it could benefit Alexandria. Co-hosted by UpVote Virginia and the League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City. Location: Ellen C. Burke Library, 4701 Seminary RoadAlexandria, VA, 22304
Sunday, May 17th, 1:00pm
Phone Bank for GA Judicial Candidates!
Our Georgia courts are our last line of defense to protect our rights and democracy – Georgia voters can elect Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, two pro-rights and pro-democracy candidates, to the Georgia Supreme Court, and Will Wooten to the Georgia Court of Appeals. Help us spread the word – call Democratic early voters and make sure they know to vote in these important Supreme Court and Court of Appeals elections before May 19th!
Sunday, May 17th
Rapid Response Choir NoVA Practice
The May 2026 RRC Arlington practices will be held at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201, from 1:30-2:30 pm on Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 17th. The parking lot is behind the church on N Irving Street. Questions: email Bob at: [email protected]
Sunday, May 17th, 6:00pm
Virginia Grassroots Coalition Meeting
Zoom Link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98422844279
Tuesday, May 26th 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Taco Tuesday – Auction for Action Kickoff Arlington
You are invited to an evening of joy, connection, and celebrating a successful grassroots spring! From folding zines and Hands across Glebe, to getting out the YES vote, WofA has been busy!
Expect music, laughter, delicious tacos with veggie options, and a fully stocked bar. We will also kickoff the WofA for Action Auction! RSVP HERE
Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm
Win Today, Build for Tomorrow with Heather Cox Richardson
Thank you for supporting the Swing County Democratic Party Investment Fund and the work of Team Up NC! This form registers you for the Zoom program. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm ET, when we’ll hear from bestselling author and political commentator Heather Cox Richardson. All In for NC is partnering with Team Up NC and critical County Parties to fuel the important work of electing more NC Democrats this cycle and building long-term Democratic power.
Friday, May 29th, 2:00pm
Monthly UpVote Volunteer Call
Recruiting volunteers is one of the most powerful ways to grow your campaign’s reach—and UpVote makes it simple to do right from the app. With just a few taps, you can invite friends to join your campaign as volunteers, track their progress, and support their outreach efforts over time. This feature empowers your supporters to become organizers themselves, multiplying your impact through trusted personal networks.
June 15-20 Save these Dates!
Camp WofA 2026
We are planning a fun and educational week of activism! We will have Craftivism activities, WofA members sharing their expertise on a multitude of subjects, a movie screening, and a Shenandoah River float and picnic to culminate the week! If you are interested in being a camp counselor, a.k.a. Someone to help our camp director put this together, please contact [email protected] with CAMP WOFA help in the subject line.
June 15th Deadline!
Deadline to purchase Women’s Summit Early Bird Tickets
For a decade, the Women’s Summit has been the place where grassroots activists from Virginia and across the county have Powered Up, Fought Back, and Showed Up — and we’ve got the victories to prove it! Now it’s time to celebrate our victories, lift each other up, and get fired up for the next fight — because we are going ALL IN to WIN the midterms! Info & Discounted Tickets HERE
WofA AUCTION FOR ACTION
Now thru May 15th
WofA Auction for Action: Last Call for Donations!
Last call if you have an item or service to offer, If you would like to donate either your time, a service, or an item like tickets, artwork or something unopened you have at home, please fill out this form or contact the committee by emailing [email protected]
Tuesday, May 26th 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Taco Tuesday – Auction for Action Kickoff Arlington
You are invited to an evening of joy, connection, and celebrating a successful grassroots spring! From folding zines and Hands across Glebe, to getting out the YES vote, WofA has been busy!
Expect music, laughter, delicious tacos with veggie options, and a fully stocked bar. We will also kickoff the WofA for Action Auction! RSVP HERE
May 26th – 31st
WofA Auction for Action – Online
Thank you everyone for your time, treasure, and talents! We are looking forward to a successful auction with NEW DATES, May 26th – 31st. Get ready to bid on fun events like a boat ride captained by Edward; a Caps game at center ice; or a firepit evening at Micaela’s. There is beautiful artwork, homemade clothing, custom pet portraits as well as services like garden weeding, math tutoring and guitar lessons; plus gift certificates to some of your favorite local businesses! Starting May 26th, you can place your bids via the link provided soon!
IMMIGRATION
Support our Immigrant Communities Training
The New Virginia Majority (NVM) Solidarity Committee connects Virginia residents with citizenship or documentation privileges who want to support immigrant communities with meaningful action opportunities. First, you fill out this form so you can be safely vetted, then you will be given sign-up links to trainings
WofA’s Bystander Guide & Zine
WofA has produced an excellent video and zine that act as a bystander’s guide for our community allies here in northern Virginia. This video is NOT intended to be legal advice.
- Watch Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Bystander’s Guide for Allies
- Print and Share the Accompanying Zine Here (print double-sided at 100%): Link HERE
- Please see our immigration page on our website for more information and resources HERE
Mutual Aid
An important part of caring for our immigrant neighbors is ensuring they have the resources necessary to survive. We have several mutual aid requests that have come through trusted partners.
- Ms. O is a migrant facing eviction following job loss and ongoing medical issues. To help Ms. O and her family, please donate at https://gofund.me/de0f157e4.
- Miss Grace’s husband was detained in February, leaving her to provide and care for their two children. To help Grace, please donate here.
- Mr. N is a longtime Fairfax resident who is now unable to find stable employment and is struggling to pay bills. To assist Mr. N, please donate here.
- Donate to commissary funds to support detainees and their families through La ColectiVA here.
References and Resources to Learn More
A. Secondary sources (including WaPo) on recent ICE detentions in the DMV area
B. Document on the long history of inhumane treatment in Farmville, VA’s ICE Detention Center.
C. Analysis of the most recent federal ICE arrest and detention data
D. Government data released by ICE in response to FOIA request and processed by the Deportation Data Project
CALLS TO ACTION
Protecting Immigrants at Workplaces
Urge the Governor to sign this bill.
Click here to take action HERE
Protected Spaces
Urge Governor Spanberger to protect people from unjust arrest in courthouses, schools, and polling places.
Click here to take action HERE
Anti-masking; display ID
Urge Governor Spanberger to stop on-duty law enforcement from masking and require them to display identification.
Click here to take action HERE
Clean Up Dirty Data Centers
Email your state legislators now. Urge them to pass data center reforms in the state budget!
Click here to take action HERE
WofA ACTIONS
Support One More Page – Graduation, Mother’s and Father’s Day Gifts!
Support our local woman-owned, independent bookstore for all your graduation, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day needs! Eileen has been a wonderful WOFA supporter by selling our Federal Worker Buttons, mentioning WOFA in her newsletter, and donating stamps to our Postcard Parties. Let’s support her by shopping local! Go visit
2200 N. Westmoreland Street
Arlington, VA
WofA Community Chat
Request to Join a chat here:
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Sun, Tues and Wed.
Join WofA’s Bridge Brigade! We’ll meet on an overpass near you, sharing timely and 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]
Bridge Brigades are at the following times:
Sunday 3:00pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday 12:00pm -1:30pm
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]
Vote with your Wallet
This is a new initiative by the boycott brainstormers. We’d like to make it into a one-stop-shop for corporate accountability practices, ethical investment opportunities, WofA’s Shop Local initiative and other actions and resources related to choices you make with your hard-earned spending power. It may not be ready for primetime yet, but you can explore it here and we especially recommend sending an email or letter or pressuring Home Depot on social media as their shareholders meeting is May 21st.
RESOURCES
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions & Resistance Events
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
