Dear Friends,

Spring has a way of asking us to pay attention to what is still alive.

This month, as I look back at the last several months of IAHR's work, I find myself genuinely moved by the people who make this organization what it is. The volunteers who write letters. The returning citizens who stand up in front of legislators and tell the truth about what isolation does to a person. The families who call us not knowing quite where else to turn. The staff who carry this work with so much care.

March 2026 | Organizational Updates & Programs

2026 is a year for IAHR to lead boldly, deepen its roots in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and build the infrastructure needed for long-term transformation. Behind the headlines about legislation and coalitions, there is a growing organizational foundation of programs expanding, funding increasing, and new systems being built that make all of our advocacy possible. Here is a look at what is happening across IAHR right now.

March 2026 | Partnerships & Coalition Building

One of IAHR's greatest strengths has always been its people — the faith leaders, advocates, directly impacted individuals, and community partners who believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity. This spring, IAHR is expanding those connections in meaningful new directions, building bridges from the DMV region to the national stage.