VACAP News for July 2024

Posted by VACAP

on July 27, 2024

Richmond VA – Inside this July 2024 Issue of VACAP News

Plan now to attend VACAP’s Summit: October 22-24 in Richmond
Governor appoints James Williams as Commissioner of VDSS
VDSS applications for cooling assistance are open until August 15, 2024
Member News
Goodreads and Newsworthy Updates
Free Digital Equity Upskills Training offered by Verizon
RPIC Regional webinars – Finance staff opportunities in July and August
Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant workshops
Important updates to FOIA law

Read the July 2024 Issue here.

Virginia CASH Campaign Report to the General Assembly

by VACAP | Nov 26, 2024 | EITC News, Member News

Richmond VA - Virginia Community Action Partnership is pleased to report on the Virginia CASH Campaign. The report outlines Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs throughout the Commonwealth with highlights of the grantee program for tax year 2023. You can view or...

VACAP News for November 2024

by VACAP | Nov 26, 2024 | Grant Announcements, Housing / Homelessness, Member News

Richmond VA - Inside the November 2024 edition of VACAP News: Save the Date: VACAP Legislative Conference New Grant Opportunities: Housing and Energy (Deadlines approaching soon) Updates from NCAF New Toolkit: Community Action Narrative Change Champion New Toolkit:...

VACAP News for October 2024

by VACAP | Oct 29, 2024 | Member News

Richmond VA - Inside the October 2024 edition of VACAP News VACAP Summit: Thanks for Attending! SAVE THE DATE: VACAP Legislative Conference Virginia SUN Bucks 2024 Program Success VA Food is Medicine Community Listening Sessions NCAP/NASCSP Weatherization Funding...

Regina Lawrence, STOP’s CEO to Retire

by VACAP | Oct 1, 2024 | Member News

Norfolk, VA - Regina Lawrence, a 50-year employee of STOP Inc, with 14 of those years as CEO is retiring after years of service to Hampton Roads. Read more about her career and accomplishments from the New Journal & Guide article by Leonard E. Colvin here.

VACAP News for September 2024

by VACAP | Sep 27, 2024 | Housing / Homelessness, Member News, Virginia CSBG Office

Richmond VA - Inside this September 2024 Issue of VACAP News VACAP Summit: You don't want to miss this event! CSBG State Plan Accepted by OCS VACAP and AppCAA highlighted in Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot video by OCS Member News Goodreads and...

STEPS Recognized with Outstanding Community Care Award

by VACAP | Sep 26, 2024 | Member News, Uncategorized

Nottoway County VA - On August 31, 2024 Nottoway County Democratic Committee presented the Outstanding Community Care Award to STEPS, Inc.

Madeline’s House Reopens in Farmville

by VACAP | Sep 26, 2024 | Housing / Homelessness, Member News

Farmville, VA - On September 13 STEPS held a region wide celebration of the reopening of Madeline’s House under STEPS leadership. Sharon Harrup and the amazing team at STEPS worked to restart domestic violences services in the region and have created a beautiful space...

FAHE 2024 Leadership Award Presented to AppCAA’s Lisa Barton

by VACAP | Sep 24, 2024 | Member News

Gate City, VA - Appalachian Community Action and Development Agency (AppCAA) announced that Lisa Barton recently received the 2024 FAHE Leadership Award. Barton was recognized for her advocacy leadership, having AppCAA as a strong partner in the Ballad Working Group,...

National Diaper Needs Awareness Week spotlight on AppCAA

by VACAP | Sep 23, 2024 | Member News

Gate City, VA - Appalachian Community Action & Development Agency (AppCAA) today marked the beginning of National Diaper Needs Awareness Week. AppCAA is one of the pilot sites in Virginia for the groundbreaking Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot...