VACAP Receives $1.2 Million Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot Grant

Posted by VACAP

on September 28, 2022

Richmond, VA – Today, the Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) announced Virginia is one of only six state community action associations nationwide to receive a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and research Pilot grant. The award represents an innovative partnership between community action agencies, diaper banks and other key local and regional partners committed to combining diaper distribution and wraparound services to families. Read more in the press release.

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...

SERCAP President & CEO Nominated for Prestigious ATHENA Award

by VACAP | Sep 16, 2024 | Member News

Roanoke VA - Congratulations to Hope F. Cupit, SERCAP President and CEO, on her recent nomination for the prestigious ATHENA Award from the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Roanoke Regional Chamber's ATHENA Awards program recognizes and celebrates the...

Hope Cupit Named to Board

by VACAP | Aug 16, 2024 | Member News

Richmond VA - Governor Youngkin recently appointed Hope Cupit, CEO of SERCAP, Inc. to the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice Board. Read more here.