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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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

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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The State of Childcare in Virginia Zoom Meeting – December 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.

The State of Childcare in Virginia Zoom Meeting – December 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Join us on Tuesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. for a virtual Meet-and-Greet with child care providers and families, and to celebrate our wins as we discuss the future of child care in ...

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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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Virginia Organizing Community College Fellowship Program

Virginia Organizing Community College Fellowship Program

Starting January 2025, Virginia Organizing is offering part-time, paid fellowships for community college students to engage in community organizing work. Our organizing training c ...

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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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Featured Community Partner | Charlottesville Tool Library

Featured Community Partner | Charlottesville Tool Library

This month, we are highlighting the Charlottesville Tool Library as our Featured Partner. This article is a repost from August 2022. ---------------------------------------------- ...

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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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Virginia Organizing to Hold a Restoration of RIghts Forum in Fredericksburg

Virginia Organizing to Hold a Restoration of RIghts Forum in Fredericksburg

What: Restoration of Rights Forum in FredericksburgWhen: Friday, November 15, 7-8:30 p.m.Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Fredericksburg, 25 Chalice Circle, ...

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