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  • 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 ...

  • Keeping Communities Safe in Halifax/South Boston

    Keeping Communities Safe in Halifax/South Boston

    On May 12, our Halifax/South Boston Chapter held a Day Without Child Care event that recognized the importance of child care and early childhood education for parents, providers, a ...

  • Keeping Communities Safe in Halifax/South Boston

    Keeping Communities Safe in Halifax/South Boston

    Over the past month, our Halifax/South Boston Chapter has been actively working with local kids and community members to address safety concerns in their neighborhoods—especially t ...

Know Your Rights Workshop in Fredericksburg/Taller «Conozca sus derechos» en Fredericksburg

Know Your Rights Workshop in Fredericksburg/Taller «Conozca sus derechos» en Fredericksburg

This Thursday, we will be holding a Know Your Rights Workshop to discuss immigrant rights and how to stay protected in our communities. For information about the workshop, please ...

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Virginia Organizing Delivered Greeting Cards with Constituent Stories to Legislators at the General Assembly

Virginia Organizing Delivered Greeting Cards with Constituent Stories to Legislators at the General Assembly

For Immediate Release: January 22, 2025 Contact: Rachel Hefnerrachelhefner@virginia-organizing.org434-422-6480 Richmond, Va.— During the first full week of the 2025 Virginia Gener ...

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Wythe County Chapter MLK Day March & Celebration

Wythe County Chapter MLK Day March & Celebration

Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m. our Wythe County Chapter is sponsoring a march and celebration to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will feature special performe ...

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Virginia Right to Vote Coalition Will Work to Amend Virginia’s Constitution to Protect Voting Rights

Virginia Right to Vote Coalition Will Work to Amend Virginia’s Constitution to Protect Voting Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 13, 2024 Contact: Kelsey Cowger, kelsey@progressva.org, 434-484-2795  Virginia Right to Vote Coalition Will Work to Amend Virginia’s Con ...

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Leader of the Month – December 2024

Leader of the Month – December 2024

Hannah Ainsworth - Wythe County Chapter Hannah has been a valuable leader of the Wythe County Chapter, having committed her time and effort to chapter activities. She has provided ...

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Our Members Went “Caroling for a Cause” on the Peninsula

Our Members Went “Caroling for a Cause” on the Peninsula

Newport News/Hampton Chapter members singing carols to the City Council. On December 10, the Newport News/Hampton Chapter went "Caroling for a Cause" at the Newport News City Coun ...

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Virginia Organizing Holds Successful Community Forum to discuss a Much-needed Rental Inspection Program in Richmond

Virginia Organizing Holds Successful Community Forum to discuss a Much-needed Rental Inspection Program in Richmond

For immediate release: December 13, 2024 Richmond, Va. - The Richmond Chapter of Virginia Organizing held a successful community forum with newly elected city councilmembers to di ...

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Virginia Organizing is “Caroling for a Cause” Before the Newport News City Council to Advocate for a Peninsula Homeless Shelter

Virginia Organizing is “Caroling for a Cause” Before the Newport News City Council to Advocate for a Peninsula Homeless Shelter

What: Caroling before the Newport News City Council to advocate for a regional homeless shelter on the PeninsulaWhen: Tuesday, December 10 at 5 p.m.Where: Christopher Newport Univ ...

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Leader of the Month – November 2024

Leader of the Month – November 2024

Jen Rhame - Fredericksburg Chapter Jen has been a dedicated leader and member of the Fredericksburg Chapter, sharing her voice to help build power. Most recently, Jen was a paneli ...

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Virginia Organizing Asks, “Will these City Council Members be Naughty or Nice?” Regarding a long-awaited rental inspection program in Richmond

Virginia Organizing Asks, “Will these City Council Members be Naughty or Nice?” Regarding a long-awaited rental inspection program in Richmond

What: Press conference in support of the proposed rental inspection programWhen: Wednesday, December 4 at 6 p.m.Where: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville ...

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