What’s Up WofA ~ Week of 02.22.2026
Note: These emails are sent weekly and include timely information and links, which may expire over time.
CTA: Governor Spanberger Must Support Data Center Bills!
Wednesday, February 25th – Start Time 9:30am
Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice Washington, DC
On February 25, 2026, join ecumenical and interfaith leaders and communities in Washington, D.C. for a public witness grounded in worship, moral courage, and solidarity with our neighbors. The day will begin with worship, followed by a prayerful procession to the U.S. Capitol and afternoon congressional visits. Details and Register HERE
Wednesday, February 25th 12:00pm
The Commonwealth Institute’s Virginia Budget Breakdown Webinar
Hear from our analysts on key differences between the budgets proposed by the governor, House, and Senate in education, health care, and more. Plus, we’ll discuss next steps for getting priorities across the finish line. Spanish interpretation available.
RSVP HERE
Friday, February 27th 12:00pm
Power Lunch RSVP
Saturday, February 28th
Attention Postcarders!
WofA is partnering with the VoteYES Campaign to write 6,000 postcards to urge voters to vote YES on the constitutional amendment to temporarily redraw maps for the 2026 midterm elections. MAGA states are rigging the midterms to stay in power and help this administration avoid oversight and accountability. Virginia is in a unique position to stand up to these attacks on our democracy and level the playing field by fighting back and voting YES as a temporary, emergency action in response to MAGA’s election cheating.
Postcards get voters to the polls but postcard stamps are expensive! As always, donations of postcard postage stamps are greatly appreciated – bring them to our next WofA Membership Meeting or Postcard Party. If you’re able, you can also make a donation to WofA to help offset the cost of the additional stamps needed HERE
Sunday, March 1st 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) Rehearsal
The next RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) rehearsal is scheduled for 1:30pm to 2:30 pm at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201. If you need more information, please contact Bob at: [email protected]
March 8th – International Women’s Day
“Give to Gain” – 2026 Theme
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise. Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
Sunday March 8th 2:00pm Cascades, VA
Constitutional Amendment Series: Redistricting in VA
Info & RSVP HERE
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:30 – Herndon, VA
Digital Privacy & Security for Activists
Join NoVA Blue Squad and Brian Stearns, Executive Director of The Institute for Secure Activism, for a workshop on digital privacy and security.
Details and RSVP HERE
Sunday, March 15th 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) Rehearsal
The next RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) rehearsal is scheduled for 1:30pm to 2:30 pm at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201. If you need more information, please contact Bob at: [email protected]
Saturday, March 21st 1:30pm – 3:30pm
WofA Zine Folding Party
Please join We of Action Virginia on Saturday, March 21 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm to fold zines (small informational booklets) and discuss ways we can all stand up for our immigrant neighbors. Address upon RSVP. RSVP HERE
Monday, March 23rd 6:45pm
WofA Membership Meeting – Details to follow
No Kings 3
Saturday, March 28th
Join WofA on No Kings 3 Day
Join WofA & Friends as we form a human chain of conscience across Arlington in peaceful protest against Trump’s illegal and authoritarian actions. We will line the sidewalks along Glebe Road from Chain Bridge in North Arlington to National Gateway in South Arlington. This is a peaceful protest. We will not block streets or businesses along the route. Bring signs, flags, and wear your favorite resistance wear! Inflatable costumes if you have them and make some noise! If you can’t make it on the 28th, we could use your help prepping in advance (see volunteer form) ! But FIRST – please make sure to do the following:
RSVP on Mobilize: Sign Up HERE!
Read this Informational Doc – this is a must do!
Volunteer for NK3 HERE
Sign Up for Your Spot on the Route HERE
WofA No Kings 3 Bridges Sign Up HERE
Still have questions? Email [email protected]
May 9th-16th – Save the Date
WofA’s Spring Online Auction
Save the dates for our spring online auction:! More information to follow on how to contribute – and to get your bidding caps on! But for now, please let us know if you have a few hours to contribute to a fundraising committee between now and mid-May by filling out this form.
REDISTRICTING – VoteYES
Get Involved in the VoteYES! Campaign:
Join WofA, grassroots organizations across Virginia, and Virginians for Fair Elections (VAFE) as we mobilize communities across the Commonwealth to Vote YES! Explore the actions and resources below to learn how you can get involved and make an impact.
Actions
- General Interest Form to Join #VoteYES
- Actions and Vote YES Resources HERE
- Canvassing Opportunities across VA HERE
- Phone Banking Opportunities HERE
- Textbanking Training HERE
- Volunteer in Arlington at No Kings 3 for Vote YES HERE
Resources
- 10-1 New Map
- Vote YES Resources & Actions VoteYES.US
- What 2026 Redistricting Could Mean for You from VPAP
- Early Voting Locations
- Vote YES Voting Information ( Check or Update your Registration; Deadlines etc)
Overview on Virginia Redistricting
It’s Happening: Redistricting Referendum Confirmed – Federal Fallout
MAGA IS FURIOUS – Virginia VoteYES Campaign
Virginians for Fair Elections Explainer
VA Delegate Cia Price’s floor speech 1-14-2026 explaining why it’s important to Vote YES
These are extraordinary times! Virginia now stands at the intersection of extraordinary responsibility and extraordinary opportunity. What we do next will help determine whether this nation retreats from democracy—or rebuilds it.” Andrea Miller, Center for Common Ground
IMMIGRATION
Important Updated Immigration Resources!
More than 300 Arlingtonians have been abducted by ICE.
These are our neighbors. They work and shop at our businesses. They worship with us at our churches, mosques, and temples. Their kids go to APS with our kids and play with them at our parks and playgrounds. Take action to protect and support our immigrant neighbors – sign up for our Direct Action Team HERE
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. Please see our immigration page on our website for more information and resources HERE
Watch Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Bystander’s Guide for Allies
Print and Share the Accompanying Zine Here (print double-sided at 100%): Link HERE
Boycott Measures
- WofA loves local! We encourage you to shop local to support area businesses, including our many immigrant-run businesses. See WofA’s social media for a list of local businesses and to share your favorites!
- We encourage you to follow the steps here to let Home Depot know to keep ICE raids away from their stores.
- Read our open letter to the local Home Depot at Seven Corners here and feel free to use it as a sample to send your own .
If you have a boycotting idea (no idea is too small!) or would like to join our brainstorming team, please fill out this form.
ICYMI
WofA February 23rd Membership Meeting
WofA ACTIONS
WofA Community Chat – Signal Updates
To ensure the safety of all our members, WofA is vetting/re-vetting all participants of the WofA Community Chat Signal group and vetting new member requests going forward. To do this, we will be removing members we don’t know or aren’t sure of and adding you back once you’ve been vetted. If you find you’ve been removed, please request to be added to the WofA Community Chat HERE . Should you need more information, please email [email protected] [email protected] with “Signal Vetting” in the subject line. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Request to Join a chat here:
Now! Attention all Postcarders!
Pre-order postcards for #VoteYES Campaign! WofA is participating in the #VoteYES Postcard Campaign. The overall goal is to write postcards to 250,000 rural Democratic voters to #VoteYES on the redistricting referendum in the April statewide special election. WofA’s goal is to write 6,000 postcards by the beginning of April. There is very little handwritten text so WE CAN DO THIS!!! If you would like to order postcards, please fill out this form 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 3-4:30 pm
Tuesday 3:45-5 pm
Wednesday 12-1:30 pm
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]
WofA is in need of a CORPORATE TAX PREPARER!
If you have experience with corporate tax preparing, or if you have connections to corporate tax preparers, please contact [email protected]
CALLS TO ACTION
Please go to the Virginia Grassroots Coalition website and find the latest CTAs HERE
ICYMI
Black History Month – 100th Anniversary
NEW! WofA Membership Meeting Schedule!!!
Fourth Mondays at Clarendon Presbyterian Church 6:45-8:00 p.m
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.
RESOURCES & NEWS SOURCES
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions & Resistance Events
State NavigateVirginia 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 ConnectsMonthly Meetings times and more
ONGOING
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
5Calls.org
Mobilize
ICYMI
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
