Many, many thanks to the terrific volunteers who made today’s constituent cookout a great success! Team Englin hosted the event in Hopkins Court in the heart of Alexandria’s Section 8 housing neighborhood known as the Berg.
“I always enjoy spending time with my constituents from the Berg,” said David. “
The children and parents know me so well from all the time I spend here that we can talk candidly about their thoughts and concerns on a wide range of issues. That’s what’s so great about a gathering like this. We continue to bring people together, which helps me serve everyone and represent them better.”
This was the third such event Team Englin has hosted, and neighborhood attendance has grown
each time. Despite doubling the food and drinks over the previous cookout, so many people came by that the food ran out after about an hour.
While David talked with residents to find out what issues are on their minds, volunteers entertained children with balloons and stickers and registered new voters. Andy Rivera of the Advancement Project was on hand to help connect any ex-offenders with resources to apply to have their voting rights restored, and other Team Englin volunteers talked with voters about Jim Webb and the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Today’s successful event also marked a step forward in Team Englin’s efforts to grow a cadre of experience grassroots organizers from among our volunteer base, with John Alex Golden managing food and logistics and John Chapman managing volunteers.
