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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 ...

Do it for Edna and Dorothy!

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 ( ...

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Do it for Edna and Dorothy!

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 ( ...

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Denise Smith on Virginia Organizing

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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My Story

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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My Story

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!

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 ...

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Delegate Ken Plum Interviews Virginia Organizing Chairperson Sandra Cook on the Virginia Report

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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Important Update about Kroger Community Rewards!

Important Update about Kroger Community Rewards!

Thank you so much for your loyal use of the Kroger pre-paid cards to support our work here at Virginia Organizing! This support has been so very helpful to us through the years.St ...

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It’s Amazing!

It’s Amazing!

Virginia Organizing will be participating in the 2014 Amazing Raise! The Amazing Raise is a large, online fundraiser that helps non-profits raise money for their work.Here’s how i ...

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Jane Foster Will Be Missed

Jane Foster Will Be Missed

Published as a Letter to the Editor in the Daily Progress on July 19, 2014It is with sadness that I note the recent passing of one of Charlottesville’s revered residents, Jane Fos ...

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