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MEDIA ADVISORY: Hundreds of DC Residents stand together at virtual rally for affordability at Hill East while District holds disposition hearing

Posted May 18, 2021December 6, 2021 Ryan JamesLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized

MEDIA ADVISORY Media contact: Amy Vruno [email protected], 202-744-2302 Ryan James, [email protected], 801-946-6159 Thursday, May 20th, 2021, 6-7pm Hundreds will stand together on the night that the District holds its hearing on the future of Reservation 13/ Hill East. Developers will present their visions for the fate of the land. The District will soon decide the […]

Winter 2021 Leadership Development Courses

Posted December 8, 2020January 25, 2021 Ryan JamesLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized

This winter, there are many ways to lead and make an impact through WIN. You can show our people power when called upon to turnout to a big action- right from your living room, or write an email, meet with an public official. You can grow our power together by engaging new leaders. Or, you […]

12/8 District Wide Action Team Meeting Landing Page

Posted December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Ryan JamesLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized

Welcome to the landing page for tonight’s event. Here, you can see: 1. Tonight’s 12/8 Action Team Agenda2. Info about Winter 2021 Leadership Development Courses3. Link to a survey to express interest in leadership development opportunities, and to give input to shape the 2021 offerings. Please fill out by 12/15 4. 2020 Leader recognition form […]

Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) Celebrates Breaking Ground on Redeveloped Temple Courts

Posted November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Ryan JamesLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY 19 November 2020 For more information contact: Sidra Siddiqui, [email protected], 804-393-0088 Amy Vruno [email protected], 202-744-2302 Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) Celebrates Breaking Ground on Redeveloped Temple Courts Visuals/ Sound: WIN will open at 12 with a livestream of the District’s broadcast where WIN, several former residents and the Mayor will gather together […]

Next Steps After July 2

Posted July 1, 2020July 6, 2020 Ryan JamesLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized

Over 750 people joined WIN’s July 2nd Virtual Public Action. Now, it’s time to convert turnout to power. Take action below with WIN: Read “A Budget to Build a Beloved DC: WIN’s FY2021 Budget Agenda” here:https://www.windc-iaf.org/2021budget/ ☑️ Sign up for a Reimagine DC Organizing Session Following our July 2nd action, WIN is holding a series […]

WIN 2013 Action and Results

Posted September 27, 2017 WIN-DCLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized

WIN 2013 Victories I. ENDING HOMELESSNESS Homeless Youth There are over 3,000 homeless youth a woefully inadequate amount of beds and services. WIN – lead by our members Sasha Bruce, Covenant House, and the Latin American Youth Center is engaging a team of homeless and formerly homeless youth, service providers, congregation based allies, and working […]

WIN Inaugural Action with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser – Report with Photos and Social Media

Posted January 21, 2015September 27, 2017 WIN-DCLeave a commentPosted in _feature, news, Uncategorized

On a frigid January 8th evening 900 DC residents gathered with the newly inaugurated Mayor of the District of Columbia to stand for good union jobs, housing affordability, ending homelessness and to address gun violence.

WIN Leader Gives Testimony to DC Council on Conditions at DC General

Posted July 14, 2014September 27, 2017 WIN-DCLeave a commentPosted in _feature, Uncategorized

On July 10th, WIN leader Anne Ford gave testimony to the DC Council on the need to hold those responsible for the shelter conditions accountable. Councilmembers Graham, Wells, Barry, Bonds, Alexander, and Grosso were present. This is one of several testimonies on DC General from WIN leaders presented to city council. Read Anne’s testimony: Testimony […]

March 6th Action Report and Photos!

Posted March 13, 2014September 27, 2017 WIN-DCLeave a commentPosted in _feature, Uncategorized

Can native Washingtonians & new residents build relationships around common interests & imagine a future TOGETHER? Are young adults going to step into the political arena, VOTE & shape the future of this city?

WIN Leaders Organize for Local Hiring Plan in Pepco Undergrounding Legislation

Posted December 17, 2013September 27, 2017 WIN-DCLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized

“Raising DC utility bills should mean raising employment for DC residents. Before DC puts residents on the hook for $1 Billion project, we demand a jobs plan from Pepco” On Monday, December 16th, Council Committees marked up legislation that would enable Pepco, a private company, to place powerlines underground. The project, worth nearly $1 […]