Member News

Abingdon, VA - People Inc. Whole Family Approach is a pilot project funded by the Virginia General Assembly in the 2020 and 2019 budget to provide one-on-one coaching and support for the entire family. Coaches work with families on things like budgeting and goal...

Richmond VA - Inside this March issue of VACAP News: VACAP state budget update - Good news! General Assembly update from Kemper VACAP at NCAF conference 60th Anniversary of Community Action VACAP Regional Meetings Registration Opens Member News Goodreads and...

Radford, VA - New River Community Action’s Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Smith. As the CEO, Ms. Smith will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of the agency. Ms. Smith will...

Richmond VA and Washington D.C. - Although Annette Lewis has retired from TAP and Community Action she has remained active in the halls of power. On Wednesday March 6, Annette’s husband was selected to open the General Assembly session with prayer and then was able to...

Madison VA - Skyline CAP Inc. was presented with the Organization of the Year award at the Hometown Heroes Community Awards Gala held in Madison on February 17, 2024. The Organization of the Year Award honors the efforts, commitment, and innovative initiatives of a...

Roanoke VA - The TAP Board of Directors announced on February 20, 2024 that it has appointed Ms. Angela Penn at TAP's fourth President and CEO, succeeding Ms. Annette Lewis, who earlier in 2023 announced her March 1, 2024 retirement after 35 years of service. Ms. Penn...

Read Erik Johnston’s interview with Virginia Tech’s Center for Economic and Community Engagement. Erik serves on this board to share news with key partners across the state the role of community action and explores opportunities for grant partnerships. Meet a CECE...