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What is Advocacy?
What is Advocacy?
PTA advocacy is supporting and speaking up for children—in schools, in communities, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.
HCCPTA is committed to assisting in your advocacy efforts—there is power in united voices. Examples of advocacy:
Discuss a topic of importance to your school with leaders.
Host an educational event at your school on an issue.
Attend a school board meeting.
Work to implement strong family engagement policies.
Write a commentary piece for a news outlet.
Resources
Resources
Advocate with PTA (available in Spanish)
HCC PTA Advocacy
HCC PTA Advocacy
PTA Advocacy happens year-round as our local PTAs and Councils follow School Board meetings and take action locally to increase funding and resources for students. Click here to find the Henrico School Board calendar for work sessions and monthly meetings.
Annually, PTAs across the Commonwealth meet-up in Richmond to talk to their state delegates and senators as part of Virginia PTA's Capital Day at the General Assembly. Here are a few notable dates HCC PTA will join efforts with VA PTA this year.
January 7, 2025: Virgina PTA Take Action 2025 Webinar
January 8, 2025: HCC PTA Advocacy Prep Meeting (virtual, 7-8pm)
January 22, 2025: Capital Day (8am - 2pm)
Policy Positions
Policy Positions
HCC PTA Positions
HCC PTA Positions
HCC PTA position statements are official documents adopted by the HCC PTA Board of Directors in line with our mission and research or in response to the positions of either the Virginia PTA or National PTA. Position statements describe the Council's stance on a current situation or concern that affects children and youth in Henrico County and requires local, state, or national action to address.
HCC PTA Response to Safety Message from HCPS Administration (Jan 24 2023)
Contacting Your Elected Officials
Contacting Your Elected Officials
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Senate
Virginia Senate
The Hon. Schuyler T. VanValkenburg
Member, The Senate - 16th District
P.O. Box 28782
Richmond, Virginia 23228
(804) 223-0669 (District Office)
(804) 698-756 (General Assembly Building)
email: senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov
Member, The Senate - 14th District
P. O. Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 698-7514
email: senatorbagby@senate.virginia.gov
Member, The Senate - 13th District
P. O. Box 3943
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 452-7076 (District Office)
(804) 698-7513 (General Assembly Building)
email: senatoraird@senate.virginia.gov
Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
Member, The House of Delegates - 57th District
P.O. Box 70849
Henrico, VA 23255
(804) 698-1057 (General Assembly Building)
email: DelDOwen@house.virginia.gov
Member, the House of Delegates - 58th District
P.O. Box 29428
Henrico, VA 23242
(804) 698-1058 (General Assembly Building)
email: DelRWillett@house.virginia.gov
The Hon. Hyland F. (Buddy) Fowler Jr.
Member, The House of Delegates - 59th District
13029 Old Ridge Rd.
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 227-3177 (District Office)
(804) 698-1059 (General Assembly Building)
email: DelBFowler@house.virginia.gov
The Hon. Destiny L. LeVere Bolling
Member, The House of Delegates - 80th District
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 698-1180 (District Office)
(804) 698-1080 (General Assembly Building)
email: DelDLeVereBolling@house.virginia.gov
Member, The House of Delegates - 81st District
P. O. Box 406
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 698-1081 (General Assembly Building)
U.S. Congress
U.S. Congress
United States Senate
United States Senate
Member, United States Senate
475 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2023
Member, United States Senate
B-40C Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-4024
United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives - 1st District
2055 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4261
(804) 401-4120 - Glen Allen Office
U.S. House of Representatives - 4th District
2417 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2815
You can also use the U.S. House of Representatives Write Your Representative service
Resources for Families in Need
Resources for Families in Need
In conjunction with HCPS Family and Community Engagement, HCCPTA has been building a list of various Henrico-based resources for families in need. These nonprofit organizations and government agencies serve specific needs in the Henrico community and are not affiliated with HCCPTA. If you have additional information on local resources available, please email communcations@hccpta.com.
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