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Welcome to VA BLOC's Newsletter "On the BLOC", where we share monthly updates on what the team and Action Squad have been up to!
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 Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s National Voter Registration Day Event that spanned two cities & multiple partner locations! We reached over 300 people with our voter information, had great conversations, and helped get our community registered and #VoteReady! A special thank you to the Action Squad and the Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for their dedication to building healthier communities.
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*Recap & Rewatch* On 9/28/2022, we held a watch party for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. We virtually attended inspiring, focus driven panels addressing food insecurity in every demographic of American society (with international examples), including families, active duty military, school meals, seniors, and more. The reality that food is healthcare was reiterated and a commitment and goal was made to end hunger in America by 2030. We will use examples and lessons learned from this conference to inform our work and situate us within the national conversation to tackle hunger, healthcare, and #HealthyCommunities. You can go back and watch the stream here: https://health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/white-house-conference-hunger-nutrition-and-health/conference-streaming/
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 As you may know, elections are in full swing, with early voting having already started! On the ballot in Hampton & Newport News are important positions that impact our everyday survival including the House of Representatives, Mayor, City Council, & School Board. Below is everything you need to know for the Nov. 8th election! You can also visit https://bit.ly/VABVoterInfo22 to see pictures of the full list of candidates.
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Now that you know the candidates on the ballot, make sure to research them fully to ensure that they align with your values and that they support efforts that would benefit the well-being of our communities. Look at their candidate websites & social media profiles. Are they incumbents? Look up their voting records on bills & policies while in office. Reach out and ask them questions! Watch & attend candidate forums like the one below for Newport News, VA! Click the image below to register or go to nncandidateforum.eventbrite.com
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Winter Internship
We are so excited to welcome an Organizing Intern! We welcome all ages 18 & up, especially students from Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, & Virginia Peninsula Community College! For more info & to apply, visit bit.ly/2022VBInternship.
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Work the Polls
Fair & safe elections are powered by poll workers! Become a poll worker today! www.powerthepolls.org/signup
- Hampton, VA has specifically asked for poll workers as the city still needs to fill those spots. Click Here
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The Peninsula Agency on Aging is still accepting reservations for its annual forum on 10/5/22, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. It will include 9 educational, hands-on workshops, over 100 vendors that provide resources & services to older adults, lunch, & a keynote address by the oldest female BMX racer in the U.S., Miss Kitty, The BMX Mama. *Added bonus* VA BLOC will be on hand for assistance & voter registration needs! For full details & registration, click here.
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VA BLOC will be in attendance at the Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event on the weekend of October 29th! Saturday will feature a pink carpet gala & survivor's celebration banquet. Sunday is a self-care Sunday mix & mingle. To learn more about the event, & to register and/or support, click here.
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