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  • Leader of the Month – August 2025

    Leader of the Month – August 2025

    Janice "Jay" Johnson - Newport News/Hampton Chapter Jay Johnson has been a torchbearer of Virginia Organizing for 30 years. She was a founding member of the State Governing Board, ...

  • New River Valley Field Day Fundraiser

    New River Valley Field Day Fundraiser

    New River Valley Field Day FundraiserSaturday, October 11, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Eastern Montgomery Park5003 Enterprise Dr., Elliston, VA 24087 Virginia Organizing New River Valley invit ...

  • Newport News/Hampton Chapter Update – September 2025

    Newport News/Hampton Chapter Update – September 2025

    Keep calm and cider on with your Peninsula Chapter this fall!  May you and your family be well as the fall season begins. Carve out some time with your Peninsula Chapter! This ...

  • Medicaid Information Session in Wytheville

    Medicaid Information Session in Wytheville

     Medicaid Information SessionSaturday, September 6 at 1 p.m.Heritage Preservation Center115 W. Spiller St, Wytheville, VA 24382 This Saturday, September 6, the Wythe County Ch ...

New Coalition Pushes for Better Transparency Laws

New Coalition Pushes for Better Transparency Laws

By Ali Mislowsky, Capital News Service (Published on WYDaily.com) RICHMOND – Del. Dickie Bell faces a quandary every Monday. As a member of the House Education committee, he has a ...

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My Restoration of Civil Rights Story

My Restoration of Civil Rights Story

On December 18, I went to Richmond with Virginia Organizing to attend Governor Terry McAuliffe’s media conference on restoration of civil rights. This is an important issue for me ...

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Celebrating Victories in Martinsville

Celebrating Victories in Martinsville

By Nik Belanger On Saturday, the Martinsville/Henry County Chapter of Virginia Organizing celebrated Virginia Organizing Day in the City of Martinsville by holding a restoration o ...

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Virginia Organizing Leaders Respond to Governor’s Action on Restoration of Rights

Virginia Organizing Leaders Respond to Governor’s Action on Restoration of Rights

CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENT DAVON MILLER SAYS ACTION GIVES HIM HOPE Richmond, Va.—Virginia Organizing leaders from across the Commonwealth were present today as Governor Terry McAuli ...

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Virginia Organizing Leaders Respond to Governor’s Action on Restoration of Rights

Virginia Organizing Leaders Respond to Governor’s Action on Restoration of Rights

CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENT DAVON MILLER SAYS ACTION GIVES HIM HOPE Richmond, Va.—Virginia Organizing leaders from across the Commonwealth were present today as Governor Terry McAuli ...

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Virginia Organizing to Hold Restoration of Rights Clinic for Returning Citizens

Virginia Organizing to Hold Restoration of Rights Clinic for Returning Citizens

What: Restoration of Rights Clinic When: Saturday, December 13 from 8 a.m. to noon Where: Martinsville Virginia Organizing Building (618 East Church Street, Martinsville, VA 24112 ...

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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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Election Day is Tuesday

Election Day is Tuesday

On Tuesday, November 4, millions of Americans will head to their local polling place to cast a ballot in the midterm election. We want to make sure you have all the information yo ...

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Virginia Organizing to Register Eligible Voters During Neighborhood Canvass

Virginia Organizing to Register Eligible Voters During Neighborhood Canvass

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2014What: Voter registration drive and neighborhood canvass When: Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Where: Canvassers will meet at ...

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Virginia Organizing Welcomes the Mobile Justice Tour to Fredericksburg for a Forum on Successful Reentry

Virginia Organizing Welcomes the Mobile Justice Tour to Fredericksburg for a Forum on Successful Reentry

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2014WHAT: On-site training and assistance for the restoration of rights process for former felons; information about the local “Ban-the-Box ...

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