Virginia Poverty Law Center

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

Blue graphic with gold courthouse icon. Text: "We're helping create a more just Virginia! 2026 Grant Recipient, Virginia Law Foundation."
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.
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/.
White text on a backdrop that contains a U.S. flag and a gavel that reads: "The Work Continues: New Virginia Laws and the Pursuit of Justice." Promoting reflections by Virginia Poverty Law Center's Executive Director on VPLC's website.
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.
Orange background with white text reads, "SUN Bucks applications are open until August 31!" Includes a megaphone and hand icon. VPLC logo below.
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.
Green background recruitment image for Virginia Poverty Law Center. It reads: "Join Our Team: Program Coordinator, Center for Healthy Communities, Digital Communications & Design Specialist."
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).
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.
"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.
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.
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
"Coffee chat with VPLC: Legislative Kickoff Wednesday, January 14, 2026 9 A.M. - 10 A.M. Join for an overview of VPLC's legislative agenda for 2026 and ways to support our advocacy for low-income Virginians. Register: bit.ly/2026legislativekickoff"
"Justice isn't a once-a-year commitment. Your gift helps VPLC push for long-term reforms that protect families and ensure systems lift people up--not hold them down."
"Navigating Care Denials and Reductions with the Medicaid Waiver Presented by Victoria Richardson, Virginia Poverty Law Center Monday, December 15, 2025"
"End the year with purpose. Too many Virginians live with no room to fail. Your support helps VPLC: - Protect Virginians today. - Push for real systemic change. - Build stability for tomorrow."
"Join our team. Policy Specialist or Staff Attorney VPLC is hiring a Policy Specialist or Staff Attorney to join our team of public benefits advocates and make systemic change improving access to essential programs for low-income Virginians. Apply at vplc.org/work-at-vplc"
Update for SNAP households: November 10, 2025 Starting this week, Virginia will no longer distribute VENA funds to SNAP households. Partial federal SNAP benefits are expected soon.
In Virginia, around 4% of SSI recipients still receive paper checks. As of September 30, 2025, the Treasury department will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments. These individuals will need to switch to direct deposit to ensure they receive their monthly payments. If this applies to you or someone you know, take action ASAP.
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. VPLC advocates to improve access to Medicare and Social Security, because we know these programs play a vital role in supporting older adults’ access to health care and their financial security. Get the stats
"Reflections on the Social Security Act at 90. Read the blog post from VPLC's Victoria Richardson." Image in background is Ida May Fuller, the first Social Security recipient, holding up her Social Security check.
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Patients waiting for dental care.
Richmond Tenant Town Hall flyer
Learn Your Rights. Share Your Ideas. Richmond Tenant Town Hall June 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. Richmond Public Library, Main Branch Food will be provided. Register: bit.ly/vplc-tth25
"Children Under Attack: 35 million U.S. children rely on Medicaid and SNAP 36% of Virginia's children will lose access to food, healthcare, or both. Call your Senator: "Vote NO" to making children pay for billionaires' tax cuts Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121"
Proposed SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security in Virginia A new bill from the U.S. House Agriculture Committee would drastically change the SNAP program, shifting costs to states and making it harder for families to keep their benefits. Currently, the federal government covers all food benefits and shares administrative costs with states. Under the proposal, Virginia would face $353 million in added costs each year—while SNAP recipients would face more red tape, benefit cuts that don’t keep pace with rising food prices, and reduced access to related programs like school meals and WIC. These cuts would harm families, older adults, caregivers, and local businesses—especially in food deserts.
Photograph of gavel with text over it. Text says "Even billionaires must follow the law. Justice means accountability for everyone."
"How many Virginians benefit from SNAP?" Pie chart of Virginians supported by SNAP: 329K children, 39K senior citizens, 33K veterans, 6K retailers
"Trade Java for Justice! Donate the cost of one latte to support VPLC's work to bridge the justice gap. Text SupportJustice to 53-555 or visit tinyurl.com/JusticeDay25"
"Lives are on the line when justice isn't available. Text SupportJustice to 53-555 or visit tinyurl.com/JusticeDay25"
Flyer for VPLC and Enroll Virginia's webinar about immigration law and public benefits in Virginia, scheduled for May 6 at 1 p.m.
VPLC Justice Day graphic with a picture of a person sitting at a table looking at a stack of bills in a kitchen. His partner is holding their toddler in the background. Text says, "your support helps Virginians: - Stay in their homes - Fight wrongful debt - Escape abuse - Shut down payday predators Text SupportJustice to 53-555 or visit [tinyurl.com/JusticeDay25](http://tinyurl.com/JusticeDay25)"
VPLC Justice Day logo on a white and gray background. The text around it says "May 1, 2025. Text SupportJustice to 53-555."
Image of calendar displaying May 1. Text says "VPLC's Justice Day is May 1, but you don't need to wait to make an impact. Make your gift today!"
National Grocers Association fact sheet about how SNAP supports community grocers
UVA Jazz Ensemble 6th Annual Jazz4Justice flyer
"April is Fair Housing Month 4 virtual trainings on vital housing topics. 5 expert presenters. Visit bit.ly/vplc-fhm-25 to register."
Flyer for VPLC Coffee Chat on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9 A.M.
VPLC advocates with Delegate Phil Hernandez.
Flyer for the Virginia Access to Justice Commission's Public Hearing on Legal Services and Access to Justice in Greater Richmond on Thursday, April 10 from 5 - 7 pm
"Action Alert Tell Congress: Cutting SNAP hurts Virginians Right now, the House budget resolution directs the Committee on Agriculture to cut at least $230 billion from its budget between 2025 and 2034. Much of that is expected to come from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. These cuts would make it even harder for struggling families to put food on the table. When SNAP is cut, it doesn’t just hurt families—it hurts local businesses, reduces tax revenue that funds schools and healthcare, and weakens school nutrition programs. Congress needs to hear from you! Take action now by using this easy tool from No Kid Hungry to send a message to your legislators. Link in caption"
ACTION ALERT Protect health coverage for hundreds of thousands of Virginians! Federal budget negotiations threaten to terminate all Medicaid Expansion coverage in Virginia due to budgetary “trigger” language. Tell Virginia’s Senate leadership and appropriations members to support Senator Deeds and Hashmi’s budget amendments, items 288 #21s & 22s. These remove the automatic termination of Medicaid Expansion language with any change in the federal match, even a 1% reduction. Tell Virginia’s House leadership and appropriations members the importance of setting up similar protections in the House budget. Virginia’s elected officials must be empowered to protect the healthcare of over 630,000 Virginians from arbitrary actions that harm their health and families. TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/3EtCZCn
"Coffee Chat with VPLC: General Assembly Crossover Day Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9-10 A.M. Join VPLC's executive director Jay Speer and our legislative advocates for an update on legislation that impacts families, consumers, workers, and tenants - essentially, all Virginians! Register: https://bit.ly/vplc-crossover25 *Link is case-sensitive and all lowercase.
Man standing on concrete steps. The steps behind him are solid, but the steps in front of him are disintegrating.
Flyer for Tenant Day of Action on Thursday, January 16