Our Committees and Working Groups
Membership Committee
Political Education and Membership EngagementThe Membership Committee prepares Richmond DSA for socialist organizing by connecting members to chapter activities, organizing political education, and building community.
Mutual Aid Committee
Mutual Aid and Community ServiceThe Mutual Aid Committee is responsible for organizing mutual aid projects that connect with the community to meet our common needs.
Outreach Committee
Outreach and RecruitmentThe Outreach Committee brings new people into Richmond DSA and builds awareness of socialist potential.
Communications Committee
Media and DesignCommunication is a key function in Richmond DSA - and we do everything from logo, poster and online graphic design to printing materials and articles of clothing that proudly declare our commitment to socialism.
Electoral Committee
Advocacy, Elections, and Public PolicyThe Electoral Committee builds connections with elected and other public officials, conducts advocacy on behalf of the Local, and pursues research on public elections, candidates, and public policy and legislation.
People's Survey Working Group
What Does Richmond Need?The Richmond People's Survey is a base-building project in collaboration with the Organization for a Free Society. People's Survey canvassers go door-to-door and wherever else Richmonders congregate and ask what community needs they think have gone unmet.
Medicare-for-All Working Group
Campaigning for Universal Health CareRichmond DSA participates in the national DSA campaign for health care provided by a single social insurance, free at the point of service, covering every person in the United States, for all medically necessary procedures and medications.