Patrice Smallwood Joins the Board!
We are so proud to announce that Patrice Smallwood of Norfolk has joined the State Governing Board! Patrice's first experience with Virginia Organizing was in 2019 when she took p ...
Read More »
Black Women and Health Care in Virginia
Photo credit: Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot/TNS Barbara Jefferson Harris, a leader in the Norfolk Chapter and Virginia Organizing's State Governing Board treasurer, courageo ...
Read More »
Virginia Organizing to Hold “Bridge the Divide” Rally in Norfolk
As Inflation Soars, Locals Urge Lawmakers to ‘Bridge Gaps’ by Lowering Drug Prices, Making Health Coverage More Affordable What: Rally to call on Congress to pass tax reform ...
Read More »
Norfolk Chapter of Virginia Organizing Celebrates Transit Win
Norfolk, Va. — After months of letter writing, a press conference, and meetings with executives of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the Board of Commissioners, ...
Read More »
Virginia Organizing to Host Rally to Call for More Health Care Access as Covid Cases Spike
What: Rally for health care with Councilwoman Andria Padgett McClellan and community leaders When: Today, July 30 at 11 a.m. Where: Faith Deliverance Christian ...
Read More »
Virginia Organizing Celebrates Vaccinations at Norfolk City Jail
Norfolk, Va. — Virginia Organizing announced today that the Norfolk Health Department has finally scheduled vaccinations for people incarcerated at the Norfolk ...
Read More »
Virginia Organizing Celebrates Revised MOU between Norfolk Public Schools and the Norfolk Police Department
Norfolk, Va.— Virginia Organizing members, parents, workers, and community have opposed the use of armed police officers in Norfolk Public Schools. Research shows that SROs d ...
Read More »
Virginia Organizing to Host Virtual Roundtable with Rep. Bobby Scott to Urge More Robust COVID-19 Relief and Discuss Urgent Health Care Needs
What: Virtual roundtable with Rep. Bobby Scott, patients, and community leaders When: Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m. Where: Zoom; join by video or phone Norfolk, Va. — ...
Read More »
School Policing Snapshot
by Dr. Ruth Osorio, Ph.D. of the Norfolk Chapter To download a PDF of the full article (including Norfolk-specific information) click here. For the general Virginia version, click ...
Read More »
Relief for All Virginians: Sign On Letter to Members of Congress
More than 140 current and former public officials from every region of Virginia have signed this letter to our Congressional delegation. Dear Members of the Virginia Congressional ...
Read More »