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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 ...

First Gender Justice Workshop!

First Gender Justice Workshop!

Over the weekend, 40 members of Virginia Organizing met in Harrisonburg for our first workshop on dismantling patriarchy and working toward gender justice. Over the three days, pa ...

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ARTivism Virginia | Featured Community Partner

ARTivism Virginia | Featured Community Partner

A powerful movement needs artistic media that gives structure to the messages we carry and an outlet for the emotions we wish to convey. Media that inspires and motivates and teac ...

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Legislative Priorities 2023 (as of 2/6)

Legislative Priorities 2023 (as of 2/6)

School Funding We support Fund Our Schools’ priorities, including full funding for the revised Standards of Quality, increased wrap-around services, additional school support staf ...

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Resiliency & Self-Care Newsletter, Winter Issue 2023

Resiliency & Self-Care Newsletter, Winter Issue 2023

In the words of author John Green, “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't.” So in that spirit, let’s dive in. Read the newsletter here. ...

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Housing Vigils in Waynesboro and Wytheville

Housing Vigils in Waynesboro and Wytheville

In partnership with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP) and local faith communities, the Waynesboro and Wythe County Chapters held vigils and community forums ...

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What is Energy Burden?

What is Energy Burden?

To read a transcription of the text from this graphic, please click here. When people have to pay too much of their income for their electricity and heat, we call that energy ...

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Legislative Priorities (as of January 19, 2023)

Legislative Priorities (as of January 19, 2023)

School Funding We support Fund Our Schools’ priorities, including full funding for the revised Standards of Quality, increased wrap-around services, additional school support staf ...

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Day of Action for Affordable Energy

Day of Action for Affordable Energy

Join the 2023 Day of Action for Affordable Energy on Thursday, January 26th (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) in Richmond, Virginia. Meeting with your elected officials face-to-fa ...

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Lobby Day for Child Care

Lobby Day for Child Care

The General Assembly is back in session and lawmakers are making policy decisions that will directly impact Virginia's child care system! Sign up today for the 2023 Virginia ...

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Wythe County Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wythe County Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Wythe County Chapter of Virginia Organizing invites you to join us this Sunday, January 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Millwald Theater following the annual MLK Jr. walk. T ...

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