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After 43 Years with People Incorporated, Rob Goldsmith Retires
After 43 years with People Incorporated, Rob Goldsmith retired as President and CEO in December. Staff celebrated Goldsmith's retirement with a company luncheon along with community partners and friends. In his time with the organization, Goldsmith expanded People...
VACAP Seeks New President
Virginia Community Action Partnership is seeking a new President and Chief Executive Officer. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association, under the direction of the Board of Directors, is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the...
Report to the General Assembly
VACAP is pleased to present this report on the Virginia CASH Campaign. It outlines activities throughout the Commonwealth and highlights grantee programs for the 2020 tax filing season and includes plans for the upcoming tax season. You can view or download the report...
Grants Awarded for Free Tax Preparation Program
VACAP is pleased to announce the new round of EITC grant funding to provide free income tax preparation services for tax year 2021 between January - April 2022. Congratulations to all grantees. View or download the list here.
PCCA Hosts First Annual Back to School Fun Day
Chatham, VA - Star Tribune - Pittsylvania County Community Action hosted its first annual Back to School Fun Day where they provided free school supplies and lunch for county students. Read more from Star Tribune intern reporter Kacey Martin.
Gillian Barney Named New Executive Director of Thrive Virginia
Gillian K. Barney has accepted the position of Executive Director of Thrive Virginia. Ms. Barney has served the agency since 2015 with progressing responsibilities, most recently serving as Acting Executive Director. Learn More
Bryan Phipps Named Next President and CEO of People Inc.
The People Incorporated Board of Directors have named Bryan Phipps as the next president and CEO of the non-profit agency. Phipps has 17 years of experience with the agency, where he has served as the vice president and chief development officer. Learn More
Krystal Thompson Named New CEO of New River Community Action
New River Community Action's Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the organization's new Chief Executive Officer, Krystal Thompson. As the CEO, Ms. Thompson will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of the agency. Learn More
Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground
Luray, VA - (WHSV) - Crews broke ground on Thursday on the Luray Meadows Apartment Complex. Rob Goldsmith, President and CEO of People, Inc., said "affordable housing came up as a top need for the community and that's why we've been really focused on it." Learn more...
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