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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 ...

Peña: We need real immigration reform

Peña: We need real immigration reform

Published in The Virginian-Pilot on November 22, 2014 By Linda Peña I have been in the United States for 16 years. When the president gave relief to millions of young people like ...

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Real change, real reform

Real change, real reform

When I was arrested in June standing up for comprehensive immigration reform, I did so on the hope that our actions would bring good news for our immigrant brothers and sisters! L ...

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Virginia Organizing Applauds President Obama’s Action on Immigration Reform; Calls on Congress to Move Forward

Virginia Organizing Applauds President Obama’s Action on Immigration Reform; Calls on Congress to Move Forward

Virginia Organizing applauds President Barack Obama’s announcement to extend deferred action consideration for additional immigrants working and living in the United States. “The ...

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In Virginia, Most Full-Time Workers Do Not Earn Enough to Support a Family with Children

In Virginia, Most Full-Time Workers Do Not Earn Enough to Support a Family with Children

This week, the Virginia General Assembly money committees will meet to discuss the finances of the Commonwealth. As lawmakers make decisions about the financial health of Virginia ...

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Save the Date!

Save the Date!

We have some big, big news: 2015 is Virginia Organizing’s 20th anniversary and we will be celebrating all year long! We have some things in the works like a 20-year history book o ...

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Save the Date!

Save the Date!

We have some big, big news: 2015 is Virginia Organizing’s 20th anniversary and we will be celebrating all year long! We have some things in the works like a 20-year history book o ...

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Virginia Small Business Update # 85

Virginia Small Business Update # 85

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is Saturday, November 29.  This is a national day focusing attention on small, local businesses.  Details on how to promote your business during small busi ...

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Supporting Virginia Veterans

Supporting Virginia Veterans

Today is Veterans’ Day—a time to honor those who have served in America’s armed forces and defend the freedoms our nation enjoys. But Virginia is not honoring all veterans. Accord ...

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FAMIS: A SUCCESS STORY THAT’S IN JEOPARDY

FAMIS: A SUCCESS STORY THAT’S IN JEOPARDY

Originally posted by Voices for Virginia's Children on November 6, 2014.  FAMIS, the public health insurance program for low-income families, along with Medicaid, has helped reduc ...

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There is Hope

There is Hope

Did you receive my letter? I certainly hope so! If not, you can read it in full right now by clicking here. As I said in my letter, we are in difficult and important times. While ...

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