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Virginia Poverty Law Center @VPLC

Seeking justice | Educating communities | Leading in advocacy. Since 1978.

Joined April 2009
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💻 Virtual Tenant Town Hall 🏡 🗓️ June 16, 7-8:30 PM 📌 Register: bit.ly/virtual26tenants Attention Virginia tenants & advocates! Join us to learn your rights & connect with others facing housing challenges. #TenantTownHall #VirginiaRenters #HousingRights
Green flyer for a "Virtual Tenant Town Hall" on June 16, 7-8:30PM. Hosted by Virginia Poverty Law Center. Open to all Virginian tenants, advocates, and community. Register at bit.ly/virtual26tenants.

ALT Green flyer for a "Virtual Tenant Town Hall" on June 16, 7-8:30PM. Hosted by Virginia Poverty Law Center. Open to all Virginian tenants, advocates, and community. Register at bit.ly/virtual26tenants.
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VPLC is currently hiring for 2 new full-time roles based in Richmond đź’Ľ Read more about each open position and apply: vplc.org/work-at-vplc/ #VPLC #JobOpportunity #RichmondJobs #JoinOurTeam
Green background recruitment image for Virginia Poverty Law Center. It reads: "Join Our Team: Program Coordinator, Center for Healthy Communities, Digital Communications & Design Specialist."

ALT Green background recruitment image for Virginia Poverty Law Center. It reads: "Join Our Team: Program Coordinator, Center for Healthy Communities, Digital Communications & Design Specialist."
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🏠 NOVA residents, we need YOUR voice! Join us to discuss tenant challenges and solutions. 📅 June 18 | 🕖 7-8:30 PM 📍 Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA secure.everyaction.com/DXDz0… #HousingCrisis #TenantRights #Virginia #KnowYourRights
Event flyer with teal accents titled, "How Do We Fix Virginia's Housing Crisis?" Details: June 18, 7:00-8:30 PM, Arlington Mill Community Center. Hosted by Virginia Poverty Law Center, discussing tenant rights. Includes QR code and logos for VPLC, Allies for Housing Action (AHA) and Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community and Engagement (VOICE).

ALT Event flyer with teal accents titled, "How Do We Fix Virginia's Housing Crisis?" Details: June 18, 7:00-8:30 PM, Arlington Mill Community Center. Hosted by Virginia Poverty Law Center, discussing tenant rights. Includes QR code and logos for VPLC, Allies for Housing Action (AHA) and Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community and Engagement (VOICE).
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DANVILLE RESIDENTS: 🏡 Your voice matters. Join our Tenant Town Hall this Thursday, June 4th, to learn your rights share your experience. 🔗 RVSP here: bit.ly/danville26tenants #DanvilleVA #RentersRights #TenantVoices #HousingJustice
Yellow flyer for a Danville Tenant Town Hall on June 4, 6-7:30 PM at Southside Community Learning Center. Hosted with The Health Collaborative. Register at https://bit.ly/danville26tenants.

ALT Yellow flyer for a Danville Tenant Town Hall on June 4, 6-7:30 PM at Southside Community Learning Center. Hosted with The Health Collaborative. Register at https://bit.ly/danville26tenants.
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Today, VPLC launched a new website designed to improve access to justice and provide free legal information and self-help resources to Virginians. Read more: vplc.org/press-releases/vplc…
"VirginiaLawHelp.org Get free answers about housing, debt, benefits, family, and more." Blue background image with the VirginiaLawHelp logo and icons depicting housing, scales, health insurance, and groceries.

ALT "VirginiaLawHelp.org Get free answers about housing, debt, benefits, family, and more." Blue background image with the VirginiaLawHelp logo and icons depicting housing, scales, health insurance, and groceries.
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Richmond tenants! Join us @LWVVA for our 2nd Town Hall of the year on May 27, 6-7:30 PM at the Richmond Public Library.🏛️ Let's discuss important tenant issues together! 👉 More info: vplc.org/news/vplc-and-commu… #RVA #TenantRights #CommunityEngagement #TownHall 🗣️✨
Orange flyer for Richmond Tenant Town Hall on May 27, 6-7:30 PM at Richmond Public Library. Features house icon, RSVP details, and logos for VPLC and League of Women Voters of Virginia. The URL to register for this event is bit.ly/rva26tenants.

ALT Orange flyer for Richmond Tenant Town Hall on May 27, 6-7:30 PM at Richmond Public Library. Features house icon, RSVP details, and logos for VPLC and League of Women Voters of Virginia. The URL to register for this event is bit.ly/rva26tenants.
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📅 Save the date for Summer 2026 Tenant Town Halls! Join VPLC & community partners to learn about tenant protections, ask questions, and share your experiences. Find a Town Hall near you & RSVP by scanning the QR code! 🏠✨ #TenantRights #CommunitySupport
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Calling all Chesapeake residents! 📣 Join us and ForKids on May 12 at the Landmark Center for VPLC's Tenant Town Hall. Share your thoughts on housing fairness in VA. Dinner by Healthy Chesapeake! 🍽️ Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/… #HousingRights #Virginia #TenantTownHall
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Sentara vice president of government relations Andy Stephenson said the health system is “getting hit on all sides.” “This is a big issue for not just all of us in this room, but for all our friends, families and neighbors,” he added. virginiamercury.com/2026/03/…

Virginia hospitals amplify risks federal shifts pose to patient care • Virginia Mercury

The comments come as tens of thousands of Virginians have already dropped their health insurance due to spiked premiums, after Congress failed to renew ACA subsidies and as forthcoming changes to...

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Virginia Poverty Law Center retweeted
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Summer EBT helps reduce food insecurity for kids during the summer. New SNAP food restriction waivers could make it harder for families to use those benefits. Read more: frac.org/blog/the-consequenc…

The Consequences of SNAP Food Restriction Waivers for Summer EBT - Food Research & Action Center

Published March 24, 2026 The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) Program is a proven method for decreasing food insecurity and increasing nutrition for children during the summer months...

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The new movie "TOW" highlights how aggressive towing practices can lead to steep fees, missed work, and financial setbacks. For many, it’s not fiction—it’s reality. VPLC works to ensure fair protections.
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Virginia destroys General District Court records after 10 years—but debt buyers can still enforce the judgment for another decade. HB 1426 would fix this unfair gap. Tell lawmakers to support the bill: bit.ly/SUPPORTHB1426
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“In some cases, it is indeed cheaper to just reconstruct a pole or put up the pole and send somebody out to do that, then to underground it,” Wiggins added. “It’s a case-by-case basis. Our preference is that the SCC decides.” virginiamercury.com/2026/03/…

Bills aimed at lowering utility bills also renew pricey power line burial program • Virginia Mercury

Cost shifting capacity auction, distribution costs to data centers saves some money on bills, while extending strategic undergrounding program that adds up.

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A bill heard March 2 clarifies in statute that judges issuing full Family Abuse Protective Orders may order an abuser to pay housing-related costs. Clear language matters—especially for survivors without an attorney. vplc.org/actions/action-aler…

[ENDED] Action Alert: Protect Survivors’ Access to Protective Orders

Update 3/5/26: HB 1363 (Dougherty) was reported this week from the Senate Courts of Justice Committee with an amendment on a 12–3 vote. This bill says that when judges issue full Family Abuse…

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Virginia lawmakers can take action to protect health coverage for low- and moderate-income families. Use this tool from @TCIFiscal to contact key decision-makers: thecommonwealthinstitute.org…

Take Action: Protect Health Care Access - The Commonwealth Institute

Reach out to your lawmakers to support quality representation the first time someone appears in court

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Virginia Poverty Law Center retweeted
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TCI is proud to play a supporting role to improve unemployment benefits alongside advocates and experts from SALT, @VPLC, @LegalAidJustice, and @NelpNews! richmond.com/news/state-regi…

Senate panel advances $48 hike in weekly unemployment benefits

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“Affordability” is the theme of the General Assembly this session. But what’s actually moving? Find out in VPLC's newsletter, sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/nR_Pm…
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Pregnant Virginians can now enroll in health coverage on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace year-round, improving access to vital prenatal care for uninsured individuals when they need it: vplc.org/press-releases/new-…

New Special Enrollment Period Expands Access to Coverage for Pregnant Virginians

Uninsured pregnant Virginians now qualify for a special enrollment period to enroll in Marketplace health coverage.

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Join Jay Speer and Virginia Poverty Law Center advocates for an online Crossover Day Coffee Chat about affordability-focused legislation moving through the General Assembly. Thursday, February 19, 9–10 a.m., virtual Register: bit.ly/vplc-crossover26
Coffee chat with VPLC General Assembly Crossover Day Thursday, February 19, 2026 9-10 A.M. Join Jay Speer and Virginia Poverty Law Center's legislative advocates for a Crossover Day update on the affordability-focused legislation moving through the General Assembly. Register: bit.ly/vplc-crossover26

ALT Coffee chat with VPLC General Assembly Crossover Day Thursday, February 19, 2026 9-10 A.M. Join Jay Speer and Virginia Poverty Law Center's legislative advocates for a Crossover Day update on the affordability-focused legislation moving through the General Assembly. Register: bit.ly/vplc-crossover26
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Stay up-to-date with VPLC's work at the General Assembly this year: vplc.org/2026-virginia-gener…

2026 Virginia General Assembly’s Legislative Session

Each year, VPLC’s legislative advocates work towards policies that support every family’s ability to live, work, and thrive. VPLC’s 2026 priorities focus on one goal: building an affordable Virginia…

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