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Advocacy + Storytelling 101 — September 30

September 30, 2026 | 3:00pm — 4:00pm

  • Advocacy
  • Advocacy Tools & Training

Intro Training

Advocacy + Storytelling 101

September 30, 2026

3 to 4 PM · Virtual

Advocacy + Storytelling 101 equips community members, service providers, youth leaders, advocates, and partner organizations with the foundational skills to engage confidently in Virginia’s legislative and budget processes while using storytelling as a tool for advocacy, healing, and systems change.

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Free · Open to the public · 60 minutes

What to Expect

Build the knowledge and confidence to advocate

  • Understand how Virginia’s legislative and budget processes work.
  • Identify opportunities to influence decisions affecting young people and families.
  • Learn how to share personal stories and lived experiences with lawmakers.
  • Explore practical strategies for legislative engagement, coalition-building, and digital advocacy.

Why these trainings matter

Learn more about how Voices is helping break down barriers and make advocacy more accessible.

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Transforming the lives of young people requires us to transform systems through our evidence-based, community-informed policy change. Your contribution to Voices provides us with the vital resources we need to continue our advocacy.
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