On October 13, more than 70 advocates and community leaders from across the region gathered with us at the Hyatt Regency Reston for our 2022 Advocacy in Action Forum.

The event included presentations of data, anchor speakers, breakout group conversations, and calls to action on stable and affordable housing, education and school success, economic security, and health and wellbeing. Leaders from non-profit organizations, businesses, and faith communities as well as elected officials, representatives from local government and schools, frontline staff serving in our communities, and families with lived experience came together to discuss challenges, brainstorm solutions, and commit to action.

This event highlighted the intersectionality of these issues compounded with the struggles families are facing as a result of inflation and the covid pandemic. These systemic issues require complex and multifaceted solutions.

We know that these conversations are only the beginning. Cornerstones is committed to keeping these conversations going and working with this network of leaders and advocates to build action plans and shared advocacy goals. Only through our partnerships like the ones built and strengthened at this event will we be most effective in developing and implementing sustainable, long-term solutions.

Thank you to Virginia Housing for supporting this event!