What’s Up WofA ~ Week of 06.07.2026
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20 Ways to Celebrate & Support LGBTQ+ People
EVENTS
Now – June 30th
Arlington Pride Events & Info – Equality Arlington
Events & Info HERE
Now – Summer
Camp WofA is Here!
Summer is ON and so are we! While our next Membership Meeting will not be until August 24, we are absolutely NOT slowing down. Hit the bridges with us as we spread our visibility messages throughout the summer season. Dive into the summer book club. Get crafty with craftivism. And don’t miss the WOFA Salon series — incredible guests, big ideas, and the kind of conversations that fuel the work we do. Details on all of these opportunities are coming soon! This summer is packed — keep up with everything on our newsletter and private Facebook page so you don’t miss a thing. Let’s GO, WOFA! 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.
Now – June 21st
DC Pride Events & Info
Friday, June 12th 12:00
Power Lunch
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
Friday, June 19th 4:00pm – 7:00pm
3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with Challenging Racism
Join Challenging Racism and friends in person for a day packed with fun, culture, and community vibes! Celebrate Juneteenth while connecting, learning, and supporting the fight against racism. It’s all about coming together, sharing stories, and having a great time. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of something meaningful and uplifting! Please make sure to RSVP – it will be a big help for planning purposes! Info & RSVP HERE
Friday, June 19th 4:00pm – 7:00pm
WofA Volunteers Need for Juneteenth Celebration
WOFA, we need volunteers to work our WOFA table at the Juneteenth celebration. E-mail Micaela at [email protected] if you are available! Wakefield High School – 1325 South Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA
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.
- Many of you helped Luis celebrate his birthday by helping with rent last week! Thank you!!! Although that goal was met, they still could benefit from help with living expenses and legal fees. Please donate here.
- Nat is taking care of her 4 kids ages ages 6 months to 10 years old after her husband, the family income earner, was deported to their home country. Any amount will help this family survive. Please donate here.
- Mrs. Grace is still struggling after her husband was deported in April, as she balances taking care of their children with working. To help Grace, 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
Now – June 15th
Comments Open on “Triumphal Arch”
Let the National Park Service know your your thoughts on ’s latest Vanity Project
https://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?documentID=151576
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.
Thank You WofA! Final Tally and WofA Auction
Together we raised more than $9,300 from the auction for WofA! We also raised $1,200 from the Taco Tuesday party, which will benefit local families affected by ICE and food insecurity.
- Thank you to all the donors for your time, treasure, and talents!
- Thank you to everyone who bid or shared the link!
- Our highest bids were for the vacation homes in Cape Cod and VT and the item with the most bids was the landscaping design session with Elaine.
- Thank you to our Committee volunteers for their enthusiasm, brainstorming of good ideas and hard work: Sophie, Stephanie, Sandy, Lacey, Seema and Shara.
- Thank you to the O’Keeffe family for their generosity and the fun Taco Tuesday party!
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
Shop Local List HEREIndivisible.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
