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  • 30th Anniversary Grassroots Gathering

    30th Anniversary Grassroots Gathering

    We are excited about what’s in store for our 30th Anniversary Grassroots Gathering in September! So, all throughout the summer we will be sharing information about what to expect, ...

  • Newport News/Hampton Chapter Update – June 2025

    Newport News/Hampton Chapter Update – June 2025

    Have a sun-sational summer with your Peninsula chapter and join us for our upcoming events in Newport News and Hampton! We're moving the needle on local issues like housing, educat ...

  • Leader of the Month – May 2025

    Leader of the Month – May 2025

    Dreame Boyd - Richmond Chapter Dreame is an active and contributing member to the Richmond Chapter and the statewide Housing Strategy Committee. She has participated in several wor ...

  • Featured Community Partner | Preserve Giles County

    Featured Community Partner | Preserve Giles County

    This month, we are highlighting the Preserve Giles County as our Featured Partner. This article is a repost from September 2022. Preserve Giles County is currently involved with op ...

Powerful Experience at Grassroots Gathering 2017

Powerful Experience at Grassroots Gathering 2017

We had a full house at this year's Grassroots Gathering. Leaders and supporters from all parts of Virginia came together to make change for the better in our state. Members of aff ...

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Become a voter: REGISTER TODAY!

Become a voter: REGISTER TODAY!

At the Grassroots Gathering, we heard from returning citizens about restoration of rights, learned how to register new voters, and even saw someone register to vote for the first ...

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Success with Augusta Health!

Success with Augusta Health!

Three years ago this month Rita Wertman faced a terrifying crisis. Rita had been brought to the emergency room of Augusta Health Hospital for chest pain, but because she is deaf, ...

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You Can Help Virginia Organizing Put an End to Racism

You Can Help Virginia Organizing Put an End to Racism

On August 19, 1995, Virginia Organizing was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. One of the goals we committed to at that very first meeting was dismantling systemic racism in Virgi ...

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2017 Mid-Year Report Now Online!

2017 Mid-Year Report Now Online!

Click here for a downloadable PDF version of our mid-year report to see more photos and accomplishments!   Virginia Organizing could not do our work without your support, and ...

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Climate change is now affecting birdlife

Climate change is now affecting birdlife

Published by The Daily Progress. As a young birder, I am increasingly disturbed by the effects of climate change, especially on birds. Birders around the country witness the damag ...

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Grassroots Gathering Registration Open!

Grassroots Gathering Registration Open!

Click here to register for the Grassroots Gathering. Health care. Immigrant rights. Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. These are only a few of the issues Virginia Organizin ...

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Communication Advice for Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Virginia

Communication Advice for Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Virginia

Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, and even in the early stages, communication between sufferers and carers can change dramatically. So said Carolyn Canini, a Progra ...

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