CARE on Capitol Hill

Welcome to CARE on Capitol Hill! Access your agenda, FAQs, and more for your stay in Washington, D.C.

Important Locations

AC Hotel Capitol Hill
867 New Jersey Ave S.E.
Washington D.C. 20003 

Agenda

Monday, October 20th

  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM: Registration Opens & Lunch at the AC Hotel Capitol Hill
  • 1:30 – 1:45 PM: Welcome Remarks from Anne Myers, Associate Vice President for US Programs and Policy Advocacy at CARE
  • 1:45 – 2:00 PM: Opening Remarks from Ritu Sharma, President of CARE Action and Vice President for US Programs and Policy Advocacy at CARE
  • 2:00 – 2:30 PM: Advocate Briefing
    • Learn from Julia Stafford, Food & Nutrition Security Policy Advocate at CARE, about the impact of our policy asks, Adam Yezerski, Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs, about the current state of play on Capitol Hill, and the critical role your advocacy plays in protecting U.S. international assistance that saves lives and ensures global stability
  • 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Fireside Chat with Walter Mwasaa, Country Director at CARE Zimbabwe, facilitated by Ritu Sharma
  • 3:40 – 4:20 PM: Breakout Sessions
    • New to CARE on Capitol Hill Advocates: Storytelling and how to have a great Hill meeting led by Kristin Witte Senior Advocacy Manager at CARE
    • Returning Advocates: Deepening your impact led by Harley Dority, Advocacy Manager at CARE
  • 4:30 – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Call to Action by Harley Dority and Kristin Witte
  • 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Group Strategy Sessions & Dinner at Mission Navy Yard
    • 1221 Van St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Tuesday, October 21st

  • 6:30 – 8:00 AM: Breakfast in Hotel
  • 8:00 AM: Meet in Hotel Lobby & Depart for Capitol Hill 
  • 8:30 – 8:45 AM: Group Pictures at the Capitol Building
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Congressional Meetings on Capitol Hill 
    • A full day of meetings on Capitol Hill with Members of Congress and their staff to advocate for protecting international assistance that saves lives and builds resilient communities around the world
    • 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Cannon Building, Room 401 will be available to all advocates and staff as a break room

Special Guests and Speakers

Walter Mwasaa

Country Director, CARE Zimbabwe

Ritu Sharma

President, CARE Action

Advocate Resources

Congressional Leavebehind

Review what you will be asking of Members of Congress on Hill Day and how this work impacts people around the world.

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Impact Story

Read about how a women-run flour unit is tackling hunger in Niger thanks to a U.S. government-funded program.

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Congressional Meeting Guide

This outline will help you have a successful meeting on Capitol Hill and includes talking points and helpful tips.

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Share on Social Media

Use our social media toolkit throughout the event to tell your friends and family why you’re in Washington, D.C. with CARE — and how they can join you by taking action from home!

Access Social Media Toolkit

Getting Around D.C.

Traveling around the nation’s capital is easy and we highly recommend using Google Maps to plan your travel options. Our host hotel – AC Hotel Capitol Hill  – is easily accessible by several modes of transportation: 

  • By Metro: The Navy Yard-Ballpark Station on the Green Line is the closest Metro station to the AC Hotel. DCA and IAD airports are both served by the Washington Area Metro system, and we recommend using the train for transportation while staying in D.C.
  • By Car: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are widely available in D.C. If you’re driving yourself, there is parking available at the hotel.