Leader of the Month – May 2026
Sharon Gomes - Norfolk Chapter Sharon Gomes is a reliable leader of the Norfolk Chapter who has contributed her dedication, leadership, and commitment to both the chapter and the ...
Read More »Report: This Tax Day, Virginia’s Billionaires Grew Richer Under OBBBA, While Working Families Faced Higher Health Costs
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2026 Billionaire Wealth Grew 24% Since 2024 Election While Health Care Costs Soar, Health Access Declines and Millions Lose Coverage Charlottesvil ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing Norfolk Chapter Received Commendation by the General Assembly for Grassroots Organizing Work
On March 12, 2026, Virginia Organizing was commended in a resolution from the General Assembly! Del. Jackie H. Glass of the 93rd District introduced the commendation as the Chief ...
Read More »Members of Virginia Organizing to March Through Downtown Norfolk to Protest Increased ICE Activity in Virginia
What: Virginia Organizing is marching through downtown Norfolk to protest ICE activityWhen: Tuesday, August 19, 3:45 p.m.Where: Marching from the Norfolk Federal Building (200 Gra ...
Read More »Community Closet Event in Hampton Roads – Saturday, August 9!
The Norfolk and Newport News/Hampton Chapters are partnering in community building and grassroots advocacy for our Community Closet in partnership with the Southeastern ...
Read More »Leader of the Month – April 2025
Terry "Bean" White - Norfolk Chapter Bean has been a member of the Norfolk Chapter for close to a decade, and has been a valuable participant in our local and statewide work. He f ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing Rallies Across the State to Call on Members of Congress to Respond to Their Constituents
For Immediate Release: March 18, 2025 Contact: Meghan McNamara, 847-922-1213, meghan@grand-cyan-rabbit.67-208-42-13.cpanel.site What: Direct Actions at Congresswoman Kiggans’ and ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing to Hold Press Conference to Update the Public on a Norfolk Public Schools Mindfulness Program
What: Press Conference on Proposed Mindfulness Program for Norfolk Public Schools When: Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. Where: New Macedonia United Church of Christ, 14 ...
Read More »Cassandra Waters | Norfolk Organizer
Cassandra joined Virginia Organizing as the Norfolk Chapter organizer in June 2024. Originally born in Portsmouth, she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High school and has also resid ...
Read More »Southeast Regional Grassroots Gathering 2024 in Hampton
Southeast Regional Grassroots GatheringNorthampton Community Center1435 Todds Ln, Building AHampton, VA 23666Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This Saturday our Newport News/Ha ...
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