Newport News/Hampton Chapter Update – June 2026
We would like to highlight our chapter's housing win and let folks know that we are continuing to engage our Peninsula community and invite others to join our chapter and grassroo ...
Read More »2026 Give Local 757!
In the past year, we have worked to expand services for people without shelter, improve the local transit system, protect immigrants from deportation, and more. Each year we must ...
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Newport News/Hampton Chapter Update – November 2025
SNAP UPDATE: Following the government shutdown, full SNAP benefits should be going out by today, Tuesday, November 18, and disbursements in future months should be normal. The shu ...
Read More »2025 Legislative Priorities
The 2025 General Assembly session will be held from January 8, 2025 - February 22, 2025. With our collective power, we can amplify our voices and advocate for legislativ ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing and Open Door Community Thank Wytheville Town Council for Shelter Funding
Wytheville, Va. - For more than a year, the Virginia Organizing Wythe County Chapter has advocated for the Town of Wytheville to support Open Door Community with funding for a war ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing to Canvass in Hampton Mayor’s District to Garner Support for Shelter on the Peninsula
What: Canvass of key neighborhoods where members of Hampton City Council live When: Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. Where: The intersection of Creekside Place and Lakeland Drive in Ha ...
Read More »Where Is the Love? Virginia Organizing to Speak about Homelessness at Newport News City Council
What: Members of Virginia Organizing's Newport News/Hampton Chapter will speak out about the need for shelter at the February City Council meeting When: Tuesday, Februar ...
Read More »Newport News/Hampton Chapter Housing Action
Please join our Newport News/Hampton Chapter on Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. We will speak at the Newport News City Council meeting about the need for a shelter for unhoused ...
Read More »2024 Legislative Priorities
The 2024 General Assembly session begins Wednesday, January 10 and ends March 9. Our power as an organization is in the people who take action with us, and thanks to you we've bui ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing Media Conference to Demand Hampton City Council Meet with the People
What: Media conference to call on Hampton City Council to meet with members When: Wednesday, September 13 at 6 p.m. Where: 22 Lincoln StreetHampton, VA 23669 Hampton, Va ...
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