The Women’s Action Group of Forest Hills was founded after the election of the 45th President of the United States to join efforts towards getting Democrats and progressives elected at all levels of government, as well as to advocate for a woman’s right to affordable, local and comprehensive healthcare.
Mission Statement
We stand for women’s rights, reproductive justice, and civic engagement. We are dedicated to supporting local and national organizations and elected officials committed to achieving a more equitable world.
First meeting December 2016
Meeting with NY State Congresswoman Grace Meng, March 2016
WAG members rallied for the Green New Deal with One Queens Indivisible and the Sunrise Movement outside of Chuck Schumer's office.
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February 2019
RAICES 'You are Loved' Dolls Initiative
WAG members got together to create and sew these one-of-a-kind, handmade dolls to be distributed through the 'You are Loved Dolls Initiative' by RAICES Texas to kids at the border.
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February 2019
2019 Women's March
2019 Women's March poster making and DC trip!
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January 2019
@nycshoeboxproject Donations
WAG members donated shoeboxes filled with comfort items to domestic violence survivors living in shelters via @nycshoeboxproject
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November 2018
Canvassing Upstate for Antonio Delgado
WAG canvassing crew up in Highland, Clintondale, and Modena NY, talking to voters about @delgadoforcongress @jamesskoufis and Juan Figueroa!
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November 2018
Postcard Writing for Stacey Abrams
WAG members writing a serious amount of postcards to get out the vote in Georgia for Stacey Abrams and Sarah Riggs Amico
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October 2018
Canvassing Staten Island for Max Rose
WAG members canvassing in Staten Island for Max Rose!