Welcome to Valley Grassroots for Democracy!  Since 2005 we've been one of the most active Democratic Clubs in the San Fernando Valley.

Come to one of our meetings and see what we're all about.  You can find our meeting information and upcoming events on our calendar page.

All Saturdays 10:00am to 12:00pm, IN PERSON, State Building Auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys.

Metered parking and entrance on Calvert.  Door is to the right of the big gates.  (Hard to see while driving by since it's at an angle.)

2024 Valley Grassroots Executive Board:

Officers:

President: Patricia Dexter ([email protected])
Vice-President: Chris Long
Secretary:  Joyce Fidler   
Treasurer: Chad Jones

At Large: 

Steve Krantz  (Membership)
Adrienne Burk
Doris Dent   
Lloyd Dent  
Cindy Kalman
Amy Rafti  
Gregg Solkovits  
Sue Weber
         

CALLS TO ACTION:

Phone numbers for our representatives. (Regarding Senators, you may need to try different offices in order to get through.) 

U.S. Senators

Senator Laphonsa Butler: 
DC office: (202) 224-3841
Los Angeles office: TBD  Other statewide offices here. 

Senator Alex Padilla: 
DC:  (202) 224-3553
Los Angeles: 310-231-4494   Other statewide offices here. 

U.S. House of Representatives

Congressman Brad Sherman (32nd):
DC: (202) 225-5911    Local: (818) 501-9200

Congressman Tony Cardenas (29th):
DC: (202) 225-6131    Local: (818) 221-3718

Congressman Adam Schiff (28th):
DC: (202) 225-4176    Local: (818) 450-2900, (323) 315-5555

State of California Assemblymembers

Assemblymember Laura Friedman             (43^rd District Website) or (818) 558-3043

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel                    (46^th District Website) or (818) 904-3840

State Senators

State Senator Caroline Menjivar                  (20^th District Website) or (818) 901-5588

State Senator Anthony J. Portantino           (25^th District Website) or (818) 409-0400

State Senator Henry Stern                              (27^th District Website) or (818) 876-3352

Los Angeles County Supervisors:

3^rd District Website Lindsey Horvath     ([email protected]) (213-974-3333)

5^th District Website Kathryn Barger     ([email protected]) (213-974-5555)

Los Angeles City Council Members

Paul Krekorian                                         (2^nd District Website) or (818) 755-7676

Bob Blumenfield                                     (3rd District Website) or (818) 756-8848

Nithya Raman                                           (4^th District Website) or [email protected] 213-473-7004

Katy Young Yaroslavsky                          (5^th District Website) or (323) 866-1828

Imelda Padilla                                             (6^th District Website) or (213) 473-7006

Monica Rodriguez                                     (7th District Website) or (213) 473-7007

Our annual BBQ will be IN PERSON.  The Dents have once again graciously offered to host us, and the pool will be open, weather permitting.  Join us for good times, good work, good food and beyond good company.  As always, it's a chance to get together with good people, have good eats, and do good work.  Children are welcome.  There's a pool, games for the kids, and of course, our famous and spirited QUIZ for adults, with prizes.  Handicapped accessible.  Elected officials and candidates will be there to rub elbows with you.  We will have fans for sale too. 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

It's $15 for non-members; members and kids are free.  This year we have chosen the West Valley Food Pantry for donations, located in Woodland Hills.  Go to https://www.westvalleyfoodpantry.org to learn about them.  You can donate on the website, or bring food items to the BBQ. 

Most Needed Items:

Peanut butter (15-20 oz)

Almond butter (15-20 oz)

Diced tomatoes (12-16 oz)

Chili (packaged or canned)

Canned fruit (15-20 oz)

Low sodium soup for seniors (15-20 oz)

Ensure High Protein drinks for seniors

Protein Bars low sugar (for unhoused & seniors)

Pop Top Campbell's Chunky Soup 15-18.8 oz (for unhoused)

White Chicken Chunk canned 6-12 oz (unhoused & seniors)

Trail Mix (unhoused)

Electrolyte drink mix any brand (unhoused

Small individual juices 10 FL oz (shelf stable)

Small individual shelf stable milk 6-8 FL oz (dairy or non-dairy) 

Instant Oatmeal (unhoused)

Small Cereal (2 oz bowls) - Cheerios, other non-sugary type

WATER 16.9 FL oz

Rice 1-2 lb size only

Canned Sardines

They are unable to accept expired foods, and all donations should be unopened & in original packaging.

They do not accept large #10 cans, or bags of dry goods over 5 lbs.