About the Newport News/Hampton Chapter
The Newport News/Hampton Chapter began in 2017 and has continued to grow since then. We continually welcome new members to join our chapter if they work o ...
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Leader of the Month – September 2024
We are bringing back our Leader of the Month, and what better way to do that than to highlight TWO of our chapter leaders who have risen to the occasion! This month, we are featur ...
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Southeast Regional Grassroots Gathering 2024 in Hampton
Southeast Regional Grassroots GatheringNorthampton Community Center1435 Todds Ln, Building AHampton, VA 23666Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This Saturday our Newport News/Ha ...
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Virginia Organizing to Urge Hampton City Council to Make Good on Support for Homeless Shelter
What: Demonstration at Hampton City Council When: Wednesday, May 8 at 5 p.m. Where: Hampton City Council Chambers, 22 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 23669 Hampton, Va. ...
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Virginia Organizing to Canvass in Hampton Mayor’s District to Garner Support for Shelter on the Peninsula
What: Canvass of key neighborhoods where members of Hampton City Council live When: Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. Where: The intersection of Creekside Place and Lakeland Drive in Ha ...
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Fund a Homeless Shelter on the Peninsula
There are currently no shelters open year-round that address the immediate communityneed of housing for all. Hampton and Newport News city councils need to take the issue more ser ...
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Where Is the Love? Virginia Organizing to Speak about Homelessness at Newport News City Council
What: Members of Virginia Organizing's Newport News/Hampton Chapter will speak out about the need for shelter at the February City Council meeting When: Tuesday, Februar ...
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Newport News/Hampton Chapter Housing Action
Please join our Newport News/Hampton Chapter on Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. We will speak at the Newport News City Council meeting about the need for a shelter for unhoused ...
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Chapter Updates November 2023
We attended Grassroots Gathering 2023 in Richmond! It was great to connect with other chapters and learn at the many workshops. We rallied in support of voting rights, demanding t ...
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Virginia Organizing Media Conference to Demand Hampton City Council Meet with the People
What: Media conference to call on Hampton City Council to meet with members When: Wednesday, September 13 at 6 p.m. Where: 22 Lincoln StreetHampton, VA 23669 Hampton, Va ...
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