A new article from @cardinalnews.org examines how rising food costs and limited access to SNAP benefits are impacting communities across the Commonwealth. Learn more at the link in our bio! Written By Emma Malinak Photo Credit: Anna Rubenstein

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th)🏵️ We are proud to celebrate our vibrant Hispanic and Latino Community here in Virginia and beyond! #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateHispanicHeritage #LatinoCulture #HHM2026

The legal aid community grows stronger through learning and connecting in Virginia. Join us this fall in Norfolk for three days of professional growth and networking. Learn more and register at www.vplc.org/conference #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #VirginiaLegalAid

Building relationships. Hearing your stories. Acting in faith. Join us for the Farmville Interfaith Justice Meet & Greet! 📅 Aug. 20 ⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM 📍 Farmville Library 🍲 Potluck dinner (bring a dish!) #CommunityConnection #InterfaithJustice #AdvocatesForChange

Kinship Law: Custody, PoAs, and school enrollment. Weds Aug 12 at 6:30! email kknc_team@outlook.com to register and receive Webex link.

We’re thrilled to be a Virginia Law Foundation Grant Recipient in 2026! 🎉 This grant supports our Annual Statewide Legal Aid Conference, uniting Virginia’s legal aid community for vital training in civil poverty law. Learn more at virginialawfoundation.org/. #LegalAid #VirginiaLaw

We're partnering with Virginia Interfaith Center and NAACP Virginia State Conference to bring the Interfaith Justice Revival series to Blacksburg, Tazewell, and Abingdon. No RSVP or ticket required! Learn more: www.vplc.org/news/vplc-jo...

VPLC wholeheartedly supports this - thank you, Lt. Governor! 👏

Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi@ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The proposed Dominion–NextEra merger could have lasting implications for Virginia’s energy future. I’m calling for a thorough, transparent review to ensure the public’s questions are answered before the process begins. Read it here: substack.com/@ltgovhashmi...

The SUN Meals program provides free meals and snacks to kids during the summer. Get more information: www.fna.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefin... --- El programa Comidas SUN ofrece comidas y meriendas gratuitos a los niños durante el verano. Obtenga más información: www.fna.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefin...

As we celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, let’s commit to justice for all. New Virginia laws effective July 1 bring us closer. Read our Executive Director's thoughts: www.vplc.org/news/the-wor... #America250 #Virginia #Justice 🗽

Si necesitas solicitar SUN Bucks, puedes llenar una solicitud antes del 31 de agosto: dss.es.virginia.gov/relief/food-... Obtenga más información aquí sobre el programa SUN Bucks, incluyendo preguntas frecuentes: dss.es.virginia.gov/relief/food-... #SUNBucks 🍽️💰

When school is out, kids eat at home. SUN Bucks gives eligible students a one-time $120 for groceries this summer. Call 866-513-1414 to check eligibility! Apply by Aug 31: www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-... FAQs for more info: www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-... #SUNBucks #FoodAssistance 🍽️💰

💻 Virtual Tenant Town Hall 🏡 🗓️ June 16, 7-8:30 PM 📌 Register: bit.ly/virtual26ten... Attention Virginia tenants & advocates! Join us to learn your rights & connect with others facing housing challenges. #TenantTownHall #VirginiaRenters #HousingRights

VPLC is currently hiring for 2 new full-time roles based in Richmond 💼 Read more about each open position and apply: www.vplc.org/work-at-vplc #VPLC #JobOpportunity #RichmondJobs #JoinOurTeam

🏠 Northern Virginia 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/DXDz00K2LkGG... #HousingCrisis #TenantRights #Virginia #KnowYourRights

DANVILLE RESIDENTS: 🏡 Your voice matters. Join our Tenant Town Hall this Thursday, June 4th, to learn your rights + share your experience. 🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/danville26te... #DanvilleVA #RentersRights #TenantVoices #HousingJustice

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: www.vplc.org/press-releas...

Richmond tenants! Join us 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: www.vplc.org/news/vplc-an... #RVA #TenantRights #CommunityEngagement #TownHall 🗣️✨

Save the date for Summer 2026 Tenant Town Halls! 🏡✨ Join VPLC and community partners to learn about tenant protections, ask questions, and share your story. Find a Town Hall near you, RSVP, and get more info by scanning the QR code! #TenantRights #CommunitySupport

Calling all Chesapeake residents! 📣 Join us, @homeofva.bsky.social, & ForKids on May 12 at the Landmark Center for our Tenant Town Hall. Share your thoughts on housing fairness in VA. Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #HousingRights #Virginia #TenantTownHall

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/2026/03/27/v...

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 Medi...

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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/2026/03/04/b...

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

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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TCI is proud to play a supporting role to improve unemployment benefits alongside advocates and experts from SALT, @vplc.bsky.social, @legalaidjustice.bsky.social, and @nelp.org!

Senate panel advances $48 hike in weekly unemployment benefits

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“Affordability” is the theme of the General Assembly this session. But which legislation is actually moving? Housing reforms. Consumer protections. Foster care changes. See what’s advancing—and what it means—in VPLC’s newsletter: secure.everyaction.com/nR_PmVmmVkaz...

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: www.vplc.org/press-releas...

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-crossov...

Stay up-to-date with VPLC's work at the General Assembly this year: www.vplc.org/2026-virgini...

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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Enhanced Tax Credits expired Dec 31 & many are being priced out of coverage. "What we're seeing here is a policy choice — is, in effect, turning insurance into a luxury item & medical debt into the default," said Michelle Sternthal, our interim Senior Director of Policy & Strategy to @cbsnews.com.

Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike

After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.

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VPLC attorney Daniel Rezai explains the harms of "renovictions" and what Virginia can do to help protect tenants: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/renovi...

‘Renovictions’ displace residents, harm affordability, VA advocates say

Consumer advocates in Virginia said the trend of

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