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SUMMARY:DC Villages Advocacy & Lobbying Workshop
DESCRIPTION:DC Villages Collaborative (DCVC) is hosting its second informative and interactive Advocacy Workshop designed to equip Villages and aging advocates with the tools\, confidence\, and shared language needed to influence policy at a critical moment for aging in the District. \nAs DC prepares for Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) budget performance hearings on February 19th\, 2026\, decisions are being made that will directly affect the sustainability of Villages and the ability of older adults to age safely and with dignity and joy. These hearings are a key opportunity for Villages to show up – prepared\, aligned\, and powerful. \n\nWhy This Workshop Matters\nDC’s legislative and budget decisions in the coming year will shape the future of aging in place\, impacting DCVC’s three advocacy priorities 1) direct-care workforce 2) senior housing affordability\, and 3) nutrition and food access. \nVillages are trusted community voices with lived experience and deep neighborhood connections. This workshop ensures we are ready to: \n\nSpeak clearly and confidently to decision-makers\nAlign our messaging across Villages\nElevate the real experiences of older adults\nInfluence outcomes at DACL budget performance hearings and beyond\n\nOur unified voice has never been more urgent or more needed! \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is open to everyone in the DCVC community – not just advocacy committee members. \nYou should attend if you are a: \n\nVillage leader or board member\nStaff person or volunteer\nEngaged Village member\nPartner invested in aging equity in DC\n\nIf you care about strengthening Villages and advancing equity for older adults\, this session is for you! If you cannot attend in person\, the session will be recorded and supporting materials will be distributed via email following the meeting. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will gain practical\, actionable skills to support advocacy efforts tied directly to the DACL budget process and broader policy engagement\, including: \n\nHow to advocate effectively with DC Council\, DACL\, city agencies\, funders\, community allies\, and private-sector partners\nClear\, consistent messaging around DCVC’s three advocacy priorities:\n\nWorkforce\nHousing\nFood access\n\n\nHow to prepare for and participate in budget performance hearings\nPractical steps for engaging elected officials before\, during\, and after hearings\nHow to mobilize your Village community to show up and speak out\nReal-world examples and hands-on practice in testimony\, storytelling\, and strategic communication
URL:https://dcvillages.org/event/dc-villages-advocacy-lobbying-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:DC Villages
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