Exciting and Informative Monthly Programing.  Monthly gatherings are a time for community building, social support, and learning about the issues and the needs of our community.

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• Lessons Learned from 2024- Jonah Garson, Ben Massey. Nancy Beth Weaver, Ann Rose, and Tanya Robinson

• Ashe County Recovery and Restoration – Alyssa Triplett – Ashe County Social Services

• Francis Perkins: The Woman Behind the New Deal – Robert Riehle and Byah McGee

• The Future Resistance – Donna Lisenby- Indivisible High Country

• Saving the Places We Love – Jennifer Grady – Blue Ridge Conservancy

• Transnational Crime and Justice – Wayne and Kim Pitts

• An Evening at Paddy Mountain Park

• Partnership of Ashe – Kim Barnes 

• Faith and Politics – T Perry Hildreth – St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

• December  Holiday Luncheon-a time to reflect and celebrate2025 as well as plan for 2026

 

Coffee Talk – Wednesdays at 10. Weekly open discussion for information sharing and social support

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Women in Action

Members participated in collaboration with other organizations in rallies, protests, phonebanks, letter writing campaigns with support from DWA for information sharing, with carpooling, sign making parties, resources, and our own Honk and Wave on May Day. 

 

• Trump Protest Rally in Raleigh February 5, 2025

• Common Cause Community Protest in Boone February 17, 2025

• Empty Chair Town Hall in Boone, March 18, 2025

• Hall in Boone March 18, 2025

• Visibility Brigade events 

• Hands Off Rally in Boone April 5, 2025

• DWA Honk and Wave for Democracy at HQ May 1, 2025

• No Kings Event in West Jefferson June 14, 2025 - members volunteered with organizers

• Other subsequent No Kings events - members participated in multiple events around the country even when traveling!

 

Established book and resource exchange- located at ACDP Headquarters

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Community Support and Service

As responsible members of our community we reach out to those in need and attempt to do our small part to bridge the gap in resources.

 

• Updated our comprehensive DWA Community Resource Guide available on our DWA Website

• Collected and delivered donations of supplies for the Ashe County Recovery and Restoration

• Delivered unsold items from Yard Sale to Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, and Ashe Really Cares

• Collected and delivered donations of snacks and supplies for Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center. 

• Collected and delivered personal hygiene products for Ashe County High School Students

• Participated with the Ashe County Democratic Party in the Pumpkin Festival for Hope Thru a Vision Homeless Shelter October 4, 2025

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Issues and Candidates

We are committed to issues as they directly affect the women and families of Ashe County. We are also committed to the election of strong Democratic women to local, state, and national office. 

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• Public Comments at the Ashe County Commissions Meeting in May to condemn the disenfranchisement of Ashe County voters and to support the certification of the election of Justice Allison Riggs to the NC Supreme Court.

• Continuous effort to reach out to Ashe Co residents whose ballots were flagged in the NC Supreme Court election. 

• US Representative Deborah Ross Ice Cream Social with the Ashe County Democratic Party August 27, 2025

• Child Care Options in Ashe County: What We Have and What We Need – Co sponsored with the Ashe County Democratic Party –ongoing dialogue about the issue of Early Childhood Education and Care

• Girls for Earls Campaign Kick Off Luncheon with Senior Associate Justice Anita Earls and guest speaker NC State Parks Ranger Erin remembering Hurricane Helene September 27, 2025

• Personal calls to registered voters in Ashe County whose registration required repair. 

• Ongoing recruitment and support activities for women candidates for Board of Education and County Commissioner

• Financial Contributions to women candidates in statewide and local races.​​​​​​

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FUN Raisers

Through our fundraisers we also strive to build community and social engagement. 

 

• Community Yard Sale Hosted by DWA June 7, 2025

• Christmas in July booth for outreach and fundraising-in collaboration with the Ashe County Democratic Party

• Staged Reading – How Dare She: The Frances Perkins Story with the Ashe Arts Council and the NC Playwrights Forum July 12, 2025

• Celebrating Women Moving Forward Gala with NC Representative Lindsey Prather October 23, 2025

• Reusable Shopping Bags

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Funds Raised $14,296 (Cash and In-kind) / Donations to Candidates $2000 / ACDP HQ Support $1200

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The Democratic Women of Ashe are facing the chaos of our time with Strength, Courage, and a Resolve to always Stand up for Truth and Justice. Together we serve as visionaries, achievers, and catalysts for change, and join with the Ashe County Democratic Party in their promotion of A Better Ashe for All.  We are women moving forward!

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