Virginia Organizing to hold a press conference in support of legislation for improving housing conditions and addressing energy justice
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2025 Contact: Rachel Hefnerrachelhefner@virginia-organizing.org434-422-6480 What: Press conference in support of proposed legislation aimed at improving housing conditions and increasing energy efficiency for all Vi...
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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 General Assembly session, Virginia Organizing handed out greeting cards to a...
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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 Constitution to Protect Voting Rights RICHMOND, Va. – Today multiple...
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Virginia Organizations Unite to Discuss Issues Facing Immigrant Community
Virginia Organizing is happy to be working alongside these impactful organizations to discuss issues facing our immigrant communities. Please see the media advisory sent out by the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights this week. FOR PLANNING PURPO...
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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 discuss the importance of the rental inspection program on Wednesday, Dec...
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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 University, Freeman Center, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606 Newp...
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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
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 Tpke, Richmond, VA 23223 Richmond, Va. - The Richmond Chapter of Virgi...
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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, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Virginia Organizing invites the public to a Re...
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Supreme Court Ruling Violates Rights of Over 1,600 Eligible Virginia Voters
Charlottesville, Va.— Virginia Organizing is disheartened about the Supreme Court decision to resume a voter purge that has illegally removed the votes of 1,600 eligible voters from election rolls one week before the November election. Many of the vo...
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Virginia Organizing to Hold “Last Look” Candidate Forum for Portsmouth Mayoral and City Council Candidates
What: Candidate forum featuring Portsmouth candidates running for mayor and city council When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6 p.m. Where: New Mt. Olivet Church, 1000 County Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Portsmouth, Va.— The Portsmouth Chapter of...
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Virginia Organizing and Local Tenants Demand Action from the City Planning Department on the Proposed Rental Inspection Program
What: Press conference in support of the proposed rental inspection program When: Tuesday, October 12 at 12 p.m. Where: Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Richmond, Va. - On Tuesday, October 12 at 12 p.m., the Richmond chapte...
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Virginia Organizing to Hold Press Conference to Update the Public on a Norfolk Public Schools Mindfulness Program
What: Press Conference on Proposed Mindfulness Program for Norfolk Public Schools When: Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. Where: New Macedonia United Church of Christ, 1426 Marshall Ave, Norfolk VA 23504 Norfolk, Va.— The Norfolk Chapter of...
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Virginia Organizing to Hold Press Conference to Address the Norfolk Housing Trust Fund
What: Press Conference on Norfolk Housing Budget When: Saturday, May 25 at 12:15 p.m. Where: 600 Granby Street, Norfolk VA 23510 Norfolk, Va.— On Saturday, May 25 at 12:15 p.m., community members will gather on the corner of Brambleton...
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Supreme Court Ruling Delivers Good News for Virginians
Richmond, Va.— The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the funding method Congress chose for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), allowing a vital agency to continue its work in holding Wall Street and predatory lenders...
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Virginia Organizing to Urge Hampton City Council to Make Good on Support for Homeless Shelter
What: Demonstration at Hampton City Council When: Wednesday, May 8 at 5 p.m. Where: Hampton City Council Chambers, 22 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 23669 Hampton, Va. — Virginia Organizing's Newport News/Hampton Chapter will ho...
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