We need to show up and keep showing up to build a just and inclusive future—in Maryland, in the United States, and across the planet.
I am so grateful to represent a community of people who show up with energy, compassion, and generosity to support our local and our human community. For the next several months, we need everyone to show up to make sure Democrats win up and down the ballot.
In Maryland, we must send Angela Alsobrooks to the U.S. Senate. We must also ensure a win for April Delaney in the 6th Congressional District, in order to send seven Democrats back to the House. Let’s make sure Democrats make a strong showing in Maryland!
But we can’t stop here. We also need to show up in Pennsylvania to ensure a complete Democratic sweep and a Democratic majority in Congress.
Will you join me?
Canvassing in Pennsylvania: Sunday, July 28, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Join me and the Pennsylvania-based team from CASA in Action as we canvass in York, Pennsylvania. The Keystone state has several must win races for Democrats at the federal, state, and local levels. Training is provided. We will carpool and work in teams. R.S.V.P. here.
Can’t make it on the 28th, but want to volunteer to canvass in the next few months? Sign up here.
Maryland Sun Bucks
Maryland SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during the summer break when school meals are unavailable. Families who qualify for the Maryland SUN Bucks program will receive $40 for June, July, and August (a total of $120) for each eligible student. More details are here.
How many children in Maryland receive free and reduced-priced meals? 543,000
Maryland Energy Policy Explained: Renewable Energy Credits
I recently did an interview with Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s Maryland Director Jamie DeMarco. We did a deep policy dive to explain what renewable energy credits are, their advantages and disadvantages, and what policies could work better. Hear our 50-minute conversation here.
School Supplies Drive
Small Things Matter (STM) is collecting new backpacks and school supplies to help support families in need. STM serves 7,000 food insecure individuals in Montgomery County. Help make sure children have a great start to their school year! Teens interested in packing backpacks with school supplies can earn SSL hours.
All items must be brand new; for a list of items being collected and where to drop them off go to their website: smallthingsmatter.org Monetary donations can also be made through the website.
African Diaspora Community Town Hall:
Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Many members of our community are also members of the African diaspora. The entire D20 legislative team and Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart will be holding a Town Hall meeting at the Silver Spring Civic Building to engage with this community. RSVP: bit.ly/D20July.
Stay in Touch: Need help with a state issue? Please contact my office at lorig.charkoudian@house.state.md.us or leave us a message at (410)-841-3423.
Onward,
Lorig
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