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Annette Lewis Remains Active in Retirement
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...
#RCAP50 – Rural Community Assistance Partnership
Rural Community Assistance Partnership celebrates 50 years of service across the country with #RCAP50. Started in Virginia with the Virginia Water Project in Roanoke and now Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) focuses on improving the quality...
Skyline CAP Honored at Hometown Heroes Community Celebration
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...
TAP Announces New President and CEO
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...
February 2024 VACAP News
Richmond VA - Inside this February issue of VACAP News: VACAP Celebrates Black History Month VACAP Legislative Conference & Recap VACAP & NCAP Present Whole Family & Connections to Workforce Webinar 2024 Marks the Start of 60th Anniversary of Community...
VACAP CEO interviewed by Virginia Tech
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...
VACAP members secure Homeless Reduction Grants
People Inc., Causeway and Bay Aging all were announced as grant winners for DHCD’s Homeless Reduction Grants by the Governor this week. Congratulations and thank you to all community action agencies and our partners working to serve our most vulnerable neighbors. You...
Annette Lewis to be honored at NCAF Conference
The National Community Action Foundation has selected Annette Lewis for induction into the inaugural class of the Community Action Hall of Fame. Ms. Lewis, President & CEO of TAP in Roanoke, is retiring in March after 35 years with the agency. Read more about Ms....
VACAP Recognized During Advocacy Day at Virginia General Assembly
VACAP members were recognized on the Senate and House floor during the VACAP Advocacy day at the Virginia General Assembly on January 24, 2024. Senator Louise Lucas that represents the Cities of Chesapeake and Portsmouth and Chair of the Senate Finance and...
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