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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“We Fight ‘Cause We’re Proud!”
As I sit and listen to each member of Virginia Organizing talking about what happened throughout the years, I know, I see, I hear Virginia Organizing cares. 25 years of grassroots ...
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New Charlottesville/Albemarle Organizer and Chapter Activity!
The Charlottesville/Albemarle chapter has a new organizer! Clio began organizing the chapter in June 2024, and began working to rebuild the chapter, alongside leaders and interns, ...
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Mitxh Richards | Lynchburg Organizer
Mitxh joined Virginia Organizing as the Lynchburg Chapter organizer in July 2024. Mitxh brings a passion for and experience with helping young people to fight for criminal justice ...
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Virginia Organizing to Hold Press Conference to Update the Public on a Norfolk Public Schools Mindfulness Program
What: Press Conference on Proposed Mindfulness Program for Norfolk Public Schools When: Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. Where: New Macedonia United Church of Christ, 14 ...
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Cassandra Waters | Norfolk Organizer
Cassandra joined Virginia Organizing as the Norfolk Chapter organizer in June 2024. Originally born in Portsmouth, she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High school and has also resid ...
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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 Hold Press Conference to Address the Norfolk Housing Trust Fund
What: Press Conference on Norfolk Housing Budget When: Saturday, May 25 at 12:15 p.m. Where: 600 Granby Street, Norfolk VA 23510 Norfolk, Va.— On Saturday, May 25 a ...
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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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