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Virginia Poverty Law Center @vplc.bsky.social · Oct 17
Virginians deserve reliable access to the health care AND food assistance they need. Virginians struggling to make ends meet will also feel the impact of expiring premium tax credits—which help lower monthly health plan costs—if Congress fails to take action to make them permanent.
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If you're at risk of eviction from your manufactured home lot, you have tenant rights and we have resources available for you to learn about them.

Check out fightmyeviction.org/ for more information.

#ManufacturedHomes #TenantRights #EvictionDefense
September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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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
September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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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
September 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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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
Orange background with text stating "Registration for Our 2026 Statewide Legal Aid Conference is Now Open!" More details available at vplc.org/conference.
September 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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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
Flyer for a welcoming “Interfaith Justice Meet & Greet” in Farmville, inviting faith leaders and guests to discuss faith and justice on Aug. 20 at the Farmville Library. Any questions, reach out to sheila@virginiainterfaithcenter.org.
August 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Kinship Law: Custody, PoAs, and school enrollment. Weds Aug 12 at 6:30! email [email protected] to register and receive Webex link.
August 11, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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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
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July 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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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...
Poster for the Interfaith Justice Revival, July 28-31, 2026, in Virginia, featuring faith leaders discussing the link between faith and justice. Logos for VPLC, Virginia Interfaith Center, and Virginia State Conference of the NAACP are included.
July 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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VPLC wholeheartedly supports this - thank you, Lt. Governor! 👏
ltgovhashmi.bsky.social Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · Jul 7
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:
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Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi (@ltgovhashmi)
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 t...
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July 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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The SUN Meals program provides free meals and snacks to kids during the summer. Get more information:
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El programa Comidas SUN ofrece comidas y meriendas gratuitos a los niños durante el verano. Obtenga más información: www.fna.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefin...
Green flyer with white text titled "SUN Meals" offering free meals for children 18 and under. No application or ID needed. Includes a sun icon, apple icons, and a website link to learn more at https://www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/sunbucks/sun-meals/. Fondo verde con texto blanco sobre "Comidas SUN." Comidas gratuitas para niños de 18 años o menos este verano. No se requiere aplicar ni presentar identificación. Aprende más en https://dss.es.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/sunbucks/sun-meals/.
July 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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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 🗽
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July 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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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 🍽️💰
Gráfico azul con un icono de megáfono y texto: "¡Las aplicaciones para los SUN Bucks están abiertas hasta el 31 de agosto!" Logotipo VPLC en la parte inferior. Gráfico azul con texto. SUN Bucks proporciona a los estudiantes elegibles y sus familias un pago único de $120 por niño durante el verano para ayudar con el costo de la comida. Icono de carrito de compras incluido. Gráfico azul con texto. Algunas familias recibirán SUN Bucks automáticamente, pero otras tendrán que solicitarlo. Las familias que recibieron SNAP TANF, Medicaid o comidas escolares gratuitas o reducidas son elegibles en la mayoría de los casos, pero es buena idea preguntar al Centro de Llamadas para que lo revise. Gráfico azul con texto. Si tienes dudas sobre tu elegibilidad, puedes llamar al Centro de Llamadas SUN Bucks de Virginia al 866-513-1414.
June 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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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 🍽️💰
Orange background with white text reads, "SUN Bucks applications are open until August 31!" Includes a megaphone and hand icon. VPLC logo below. Orange background with white text: "Virginia’s SUN Bucks program provides extra food help for families over the summer. Each school-age child that meets the program requirements will get a one-time payment of $120." An icon of a shopping cart is centered between the text. Orange background with white text: "Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled and don't need to do anything to sign up. Children who have applied for and received SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or free or reduced school meals are automatically eligible." There's a note regarding Medicaid clarifying that this applies to children who have received Medicaid with a reported household income under 185% of the federal poverty line, or FPL. An icon of a document with a checkmark is between the text. Orange background with white text: "Help us spread the word so Virginia families can access the food help they're eligible for this summer! To learn more and apply, visit virginiasunbucks.com or call the SUN Bucks Call Center at 866-513-1414." Includes a sun icon on a calendar in between the text.
June 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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💻 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
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.
June 12, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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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
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June 8, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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🏠 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

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#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).
June 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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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.

🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/danville26te...

#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.
June 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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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: www.vplc.org/press-releas...
"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.
May 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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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 🗣️✨
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.
May 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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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
May 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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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
May 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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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/2026/03/27/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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March 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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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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March 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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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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February 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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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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February 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM