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 December 2024

by VACAP | Dec 18, 2024 | EITC News, Grant Announcements, Member News

Richmond VA - Inside this edition of VACAP News: Register today for the VACAP Legislative Conference Virginia CASH Campaign Grant Awards New Regional HR or Fiscal Peer Group Interest Form NLIHC Housing Policy Forum 2025 TechSoup Membership Webinar February 6, 2025...

VACAP Announces Virginia CASH Campaign Grant Awards

by VACAP | Dec 10, 2024 | EITC News, Grant Announcements, Member News

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) is pleased to announce that $485,725 has been awarded to 19 coalitions across Virginia to provide free income tax preparation services under the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance...

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...