Compost your leaves this fall
Among other benefits, the fall season provides us with leaves, which have potential nutrients for the soil. So, instead of placing them at the curb to be picked up as waste, reap ...
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Denise Smith on Virginia Organizing
Virginia Organizing is a group I have volunteered with since its beginning. It is non-partisan, though it's accused of not being so by those that don't understand the organization ...
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Marroni: Who is affected by climate change?
In light of the recent People’s Climate March in New York City and around the world on Sunday, September 21st, we have been given space to consider the effects of climate change o ...
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Take A Stand for Civil Rights!
In Virginia, some local sheriffs are keeping individuals in custody for 48 hours after they would normally be released due to a hold issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce ...
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Today is AMAZING!
As I’m sure you already know, The Community Foundation’s annual Amazing Raise began this morning! Virginia Organizing is working hard to make sure we win some of the AMAZING cash ...
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Who’s the bigger procrastinator?
Today, the Virginia General Assembly begins a special legislative session on Medicaid expansion. They have consistently put off dealing with Medicaid expansion and we think they d ...
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Do it for Edna and Dorothy!
Today, Virginia Organizing helped two women from Southwest Virginia share their personal stories about the lack of access to health care. Dorothy wrote a statement that was read ( ...
Read More »My Story
My name is Patricia Smith and I want to tell you a little bit about why I am active with Virginia Organizing. About two years ago, I was in charge of the social justice committee ...
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Gear Up for the Amazing Raise!
It’s time to get ready for the Amazing Raise! Virginia Organizing is very excited to be participating this year, but we need your help. Will you plan to set aside $50 to help ...
Read More »Delegate Ken Plum Interviews Virginia Organizing Chairperson Sandra Cook on the Virginia Report
On September 2, Virginia Organizing Chairperson Sandra A. Cook appeared on Virginia Delegate Ken Plum’s weekly show, the Virginia Report. You can watch the interview by clicking h ...
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