{"id":62,"date":"2025-01-01T20:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T20:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogoodvirginia.org\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2025-08-25T12:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:10:57","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/?page_id=62","title":{"rendered":"Take Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Take action within the 3 different advocacy groups. &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Campaign Champions&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf756;||fa||900&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><em>Focus:<\/em>\u00a0Lead and support political campaigns for state officials.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><em>Activities: <\/em>Campaigning for candidates, managing campaign strategies, mobilizing voter outreach.<em style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;\"><\/em><\/li>\n<li>More info on how to get involved below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;          Advocacy and Policy&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe00b;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><em>Focus:<\/em>\u00a0Engage in advocacy through communication and presence.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><em>Activities: <\/em>Making phone calls, sending emails, participating in peaceful protests.<em style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;\"><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">More info on how to get involved below.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;            Help the Helpers&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf2b5;||fa||900&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><em>Focus:<\/em>\u00a0Actively contribute to local initiatives supporting marginalized groups.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><em>Activities:<\/em>Serving on local committees, organizing community events, volunteering with support organizations.<em style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;\"><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">Interested in getting involved? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/?page_id=21\">Help the Helpers page<\/a> to get connected with local organizations that are truly making a difference. Or <a href=\"mailto:dina@dogoodvirginia.org\">send us an email<\/a> to help out with DoGood Virginia.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Advocacy and Policy &#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf3cd;||fa||900&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">DoGood Virginia is looking for <span class=\"s1\">volunteers to<\/span> join local advocacy groups that work to influence decisions, shape policies, and mobilize communities. Whether you\u2019re calling lawmakers, meeting with decision-makers, attending peaceful protests, or drafting policy proposals, you\u2019ll be on the front lines of change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What You\u2019ll Be Doing:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Advocating for Change<\/span> \u2013 Meet with elected officials, testify at hearings, and push for meaningful legislation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Shaping Policy<\/span> \u2013 Draft proposals, submit public comments, and help turn ideas into laws.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Mobilizing Action<\/span> \u2013 Call, email, and rally support for key issues through protests, events, and outreach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Building Connections<\/span> \u2013 Collaborate with advocacy groups, community leaders, and decision-makers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Educating &amp; Engaging<\/span> \u2013 Stay informed, track policies, and help others get involved in the movement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<h4 class=\"p2\">Get Involved with one of the groups below by clicking on their logo.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Roanoke Indivisible &#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RoanokeIndivisible\/&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Roanoke-indivisible.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Roanoke Indivisible is a group of constituents concerned with how national policy may affect their families and neighbors in the Roanoke Valley.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Indivisible New River Valley &#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nrvindivisible&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/NRV-Indivisible.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>NRV Indivisible, started in 2017, is a local chapter of the national Indivisible movement (<a href=\"http:\/\/indivisible.org\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0g-sf8bt09PuQwGcWvD_uuf9nbjSzwXD10UrefSCapaBm5_A4wWPigZHI_aem_i6RSlctA2ojn5bJ8C9-tBA\"><span>indivisible.org<\/span><\/a>). We are a progressive group whose goals are to help defeat a rightwing takeover of American government and to build and defend inclusive democracy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Red, Wine, and Blue Virginia&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/redwine.blue\/virginia\/&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rwb.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>A community of women standing up to extremism in our local communities and all across our state. How do we do it? By doing something we do every day \u2013 talking to our friends, family, and neighbors. We\u2019re using friend-to-friend organizing to make sure everyone in Virginia knows what\u2019s at stake in 2025 (Hint: It\u2019s a lot).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Campaign Champions&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf756;||fa||900&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">DoGood Virginia is looking for <span class=\"s1\">volunteers to join local <\/span>campaign groups. These groups are on the front lines of shaping our future by supporting and leading localized political campaigns for state officials who share our values. Whether you\u2019re knocking on doors, strategizing behind the scenes, or getting voters to the polls, you\u2019ll be making a direct impact on the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What You\u2019ll Be Doing:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Campaigning for candidates <\/span>\u2013 Help elect leaders who stand for justice and progress.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Managing campaign strategies <\/span>\u2013 Assist with planning, messaging, and outreach efforts<span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Mobilizing voter outreach <\/span>\u2013 Make calls, send texts, and get out the vote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Spreading the word \u2013 <\/span>Organize events, social media efforts, and community discussions to raise awareness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Empowering voters <\/span>\u2013 Educate and inspire people to show up and share their voices.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\">Get Involved with one of the groups below by clicking on their logo.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;League of Women Voters of Virginia &#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/my.lwv.org\/virginia&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LWV.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The League of Women Voters of Virginia formed November 10, 1920, out of the suffrage movement. The League encourages informed and active participation in government to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Virginia Democratic Women&#8217;s Caucus &#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.vawomenscaucus.org&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vdwc.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The purpose of the VA Democratic Women\u2019s Caucus is to unite the women of Virginia in support of the women of the Democratic Party and its candidates, encourage full and equal participation of women in the Party, encourage, educate, and finance Democratic women who aspire to public office, and raise awareness of women\u2019s issues in the Commonwealth and the Virginia Democratic Party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Roanoke County Democratic Committee&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/rocodems.com&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dogoodvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rocodem.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The Roanoke County Democratic Committee is made up of Roanoke County residents who work together to promote positive change in our county, our state, and our country by helping to get Democratic candidates elected to public office. 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