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    2025 Charity Campaign for The Light House

    The League of Women Voters of Anne Arundel County invites you to share in the spirit of giving this holiday season, as we dedicate our annual charity campaign to The Light House, Annapolis' homeless prevention support center. The Light House anticipates a significant increase in individuals and families seeking assistance this fall, in light of the government shutdown, federal workforce layoffs and the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.

    Help LWVAAC Support The Light House

    There are many ways to show your support. You may contribute to LWVAAC's charitable fund drive benefitting The Light House anytime between now and December 31. For more "hands on" opportunities, please consider the following:

    Set the Table Drive
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    Every year, The Light House collects holiday meal items to distribute to our community’s most vulnerable neighbors.

    By participating in our Set the Holiday Table Drive, you can ensure that our neighbors have food on their table during the season of giving.

    Thank you for being a light for our neighbors during the holiday season!

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    Share the Warmth
    winter coat and scarf

    Help provide warm clothing for our residents and community clients.

    During the colder months, The Light House provides warm clothing items to our community through our Safe Harbour Resource Center and Carol’s Community Closet.

    Donate the following NEW or GENTLY USED items for men and women:

    Coats, Scarves, Water Proof Gloves, Boots, Base Layers, Thermal Wear

    Items can be delivered:

    9am - 5pm, The Light House, 10 Hudson St, Annapolis

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    Meal service volunteers needed

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    Help ensure that no one goes without a warm, home-cooked meal.

    The Light House is in need of volunteers to cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for our residents and community clients experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Every shift you volunteer with us makes a meaningful difference for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.

    LEARN MORE & SIGN UP

    We thank you for your generosity. Happy Holidays!

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    December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm
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  • Featured event

    Speaker Series & Monthly Meetings

    With the new year fast approaching, the LWVAAC Board is excited to announce a new initiative in 2026 to engage and grow our membership--Speaker Series and Monthly Meetings including guest speakers. 

    In response to our member survey this fall, we will host speakers and/or meetings on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30pm. We are hoping that a consistent date will make it easier for members to plan ahead and attend. Mark your calendars! These in-person meetings will be a chance for you to hear from League members and guest speakers on hot topics; learn about our committee work; discover what the League is doing in the community and with the County Council and State legislature; and, most importantly, explore volunteer opportunities.   

    Note: Our meeting location may change periodically. Check your email or lwvaacmd.org/calendar to confirm where we are meeting, the date and time (2nd Wednesday of the month), who will be speaking and what you can learn at each meeting.

    January 2026 • Gerrymandering

    Our first monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Community Room at the Southern District Police Department, 35 Stepneys Ln, Edgewater, MD 21037. The topic will be gerrymandering, which was the number one topic chosen by our members in that survey, so come with your questions, concerns, and ideas.  

    Ashley Oleson (courtesy of LWVUS)Ashley Oleson will speak and lead our discussion. Ashley is an LWVAAC Board member and the former State Director for the League of Women Voters of Maryland. Ashley’s primary policy work in Maryland centered on redistricting reform. In 2015, she was appointed to serve on Maryland’s Redistricting Reform Study Commission and in 2019 she served on the Emergency Commission on Sixth Congressional District Gerrymandering. She traveled the state to educate citizens and to learn about what they think about gerrymandering in Maryland and how we should reform the process. Beyond gerrymandering, Ashley is active in promoting increased access to the ballot box and helping people get ready to vote with League’s nonpartisan Voters’ Guide, Vote411.org.

    The LWVAAC mission of championing voting rights and supporting democracy has never been more important. Growing our membership and engaging the community is critical in meeting this mission, and you can help by inviting friends and family to join you at our monthly meetings! As always, we look forward to learning together and engaging with you in the coming year. See you on January 14th!!!

     

    WHEN
    January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm
    WHERE
    Southern District Police Department
    35 Stepney's Ln
    Edgewater, MD 21037
    United States
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    Focus for action 2025: Immigration position

    Office of Multicultural Affairs resources and ways to help

    Office of Multicultural Affairs logoSeptember 2025 Alison Flores, Director of the Anne Arundel County Office of Multicultural Affairs, spoke to our League about the impact of ICE detentions on local immigrant communities. The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is to enhance access for the County's multicultural communities to engage in the economic, civic, social, and cultural sectors. The OMA is currently working with community partners to protect families and inform residents of their rights. Please visit the links below to learn about these programs and ways you can help.

    Anne Arundel County Family Protection Initiative

    Presentation

    Volunteer signup

    Donation link

    To learn about the rights of the immigrant community, please consult the CASA website.

    CASA Know Your Rights pamphlet

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  • What's New

    LWVAAC Reusable Tote Bags

    LWVAAC and VOTE411 branded grocery tote

    Just in time for the 2024 elections and Anne Arundel County plastic bag restrictions.

    Port Authority® Ideal Twill Over-the-Shoulder Tote

    • Durable 10-ounce, 100% cotton twill
    • Cotton web handles with reinforced stitching
    • Printed on two sides with LWVAAC and VOTE411 logos
    • Dimensions:15"h x 13.5"w x 7.25"d; Approx. 1,800 cubic inches

     

    LWV branding by Kwikgrafx Screenprinting, an Anne Arundel County minority-owned business.

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