WHAT:
Housing Advocacy Day '10
 
Keynote Speaker: Robert C. Sledd, Virginia Secretary-elect of Commerce and Trade

WHEN:
Tuesday, January 26, 2010   
8:30 am - 1:30 pm

WHERE:
SunTrust Building - Executive Dining Room, 24th Floor  
919 E. Main St. in Downtown Richmond
 
WHO:
You!  

WHY:
The Virginia General Assembly session is the perfect occasion for civic engagement.  Housing Advocacy Day allows advocates like YOU from across Virginia to come together at Capitol Square to observe the legislative process and influence your elected officials. This year, participants will come together to advocate for a shared housing legislative agenda. 

Questions? Contact Helen O'Beirne at helen@phonehome.org or 804.354.0641, ext. 128.

REGISTER BY JAN 15: Email Vanessa at: vvaquerano@phonehome.org  

If you plan to attend and are specifically interested in speaking on homelessness, email us and let us know.

MORE INFORMATION:
Morning session will include training on housing bills and strategy session.

General Assembly activities will include meetings with your Delegate and Senator (please schedule beforehand between 10:00 - 11:45 am), scavenger hunt for special prizes, and recognition from the House & Senate Floor.

SPONSORS: Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Virginia Housing Coalition, Habitat for Humanity Virginia, Richmond Community Development Alliance, Partnership for Housing Affordability, Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness, Consumer Alliance of Virginia