What’s Up WofA ~ Week of 05.31.2026
Note: These emails are sent weekly and include timely information and links, which may expire over time.
EVENTS
June 3rd – June 30th
Arlington Pride Events & Info – Equality Arlington
Events & Info HERE
Friday, June 5th 12:00
Power Lunch
Saturday, June 6th 10:00am – 12:00pm
Honor Vets on Democracy Day! Arlington (Bridge Brigade)
Join WofA’s bridge brigade as we honor veterans who fought to preserve our democracy. We stand up for them and for democracy in this age of a slide towards authoritarianism. Together we win. Please join us! RSVP & INFO HERE
Sunday, June 7th 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RRC Arlington Choir Practice
The June 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, June 7th and Sunday, June 21st. The parking lot is behind the church on N Irving Street.
June 7th – 21st
DC Pride Events & Info
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. A list of activities and dates will be coming out soon!
June 15th Deadline!
Deadline to purchase Women’s Summit Early Bird Tickets
The Women’s Summit — one of Virginia’s most energized grassroots gatherings — is back, and this year it’s bigger than ever. For ten years, this has been the place where activists Power Up, Fight Back, and Show Up, and this August 21–23 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner, we’re celebrating a decade of victories while getting fired up for the midterms. Friday night kicks off with voter protection workshops and a Meet the Candidates event, Saturday brings MasterClasses on winning strategy, and Sunday closes with the legendary Badass Brunch. This isn’t a conference — it’s a festival of activism, community, and collective action for people who believe democracy is worth fighting for. Early bird tickets are $169 through June 15, and you can save an extra 10% with code BIG TEN. Register at networknova.org/ws2026 — we need this more than ever, and we need you there. 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!
Thursday, June 18th 7:00pm (Virtual) Watts at Stake: Virginia Data Center Reform
Data center reform is a growing issue for the Virginia legislature and communities across Northern Virginia. This series explains what’s at stake on energy and accountability, breaks down reform efforts, and connects INW advocates to the fights happening in their own backyard. Sign Up HERE
Sunday, June 21st 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RRC Arlington Choir Practice
The June 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, June 7th and Sunday, June 21st. The parking lot is behind the church on N Irving Street.
August 21 – 23 Tysons, VA
Women’s Summit – 10th Anniversary!
Join us for the Network NoVA’s annual Women’s Summit! 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! More information HERE
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.
- Great News! Many of you had helped O and her family, she has started a new job and started receiving TANF benefits. With everyone’s help, we were able to clear all of their back rent and helped them avoid eviction. Her Go Fund Me is still up here, if you would like to donate to the family so they have a little cushion, but they should be able to cover rent moving forward.
- 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
WofA ACTIONS
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
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
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions & Resistance Events
State Navigate Virginia Election Data and More
Indivisible.orgIndivisible’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
