Advocacy

The United Way of Virginia calls on leaders at the local, state and national levels to adopt policies that reduce the burdens individuals and families encounter every day and help move them forward on their jouney of finanical stability. Whether you’re new to these efforts, or a seasoned veteran, there are a variety of ways you can join our advocacy efforts.

Find My Legislator

Click this link to find and connect with your legislators in the Virginia House and Senate, as well the United State House and Senate. Use the map feature or enter your Virignia address for this targeted information.

Capitol Day 2026

Committees are meeting now to plan this special engagement day while members are in session in early 2026. This event will bring together legislators, United Way leaders, volunteers, and partners from across Virginia. Check back soon for more details.

Voter Voice

United Way representatives can join mobilization efforts on key UWW priorities. This is a quick and easy way let your representative see federal choices through local eyes.. Click here to visit the page..

Advocacy Workshops

UWVA Advocacy Committees are working hard to create opportunities to grow in your advocacy efforts. Check back soon to see what’s on the list for the fall of 2025 and beyond.

Voter Registration

Important elections are always on our horizon. Click here to learn more about registering to vote in Virginia.

Advocacy Committees

Committees made up of local United Ways and community volunteers from around the commonwealth are working hard to create new advocacy avenues. Contact us through this link for a list of committees and explore ways to join..

UWVA’s 2026 Advocacy Priorities

This is a work in progress. Check back soon for a list of 2026 priorities