Stimulus Funds for Three Hampton Roads CAAs

Community Groups Eye Stimulus Funds For Home and School Upgrades

"We're still waiting to see exactly how much we're getting," said Reba Bolden, executive director of the Williamsburg/James City County Community Action Agency. "There's a lot of need out there."   In all, Bolden's group and similar organizations on the Peninsula and in south Hampton Roads are going to have about $13 million for various programs over the next three years under President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan.

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Posted by Jim Schuyler at 3:15 PM - Categories: Stimulus | Member News

Cabell Brand--The Liberal Lion

Cabell Brand, founder of Total Action Against Poverty, who serves as an inspiration to all of us. 

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/202429

And if you are moved by his story, then read his book, “If Not Me, Then Who?” which is a call to action for everyone.  Here is the link to Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Not-Then-Who-Opportunity-Environment/dp/059553077X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241098255&sr=1-1

Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:52 AM - Categories: Press Releases

Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness: DHCD Announces HPRP Plans

Further information can be found the newsletter from Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness.

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:42 AM - Categories: Member News

Virginia Housing Coalition Seeks Award Nominations!

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:15 AM - Categories: Member News

PCCA In the News with Stimulus Funds for Weatherization

Stimulus Funds Allotted to Weatherize 154 Homes

Nearly $1.2 million will be available for Henry County, Martinsville, Pittsylvania County and Danville as the first half of funding for home weatherization improvements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

John Saunders, housing services director for Pittsylvania County Community Action, which serves those four cities and counties, said that a total of $1,194,637 is designated for weatherization improvements to a total of 154 homes and mobile homes in an 18-month period.

Read more from the Paul Collins article in the Martinsville Bulletin....

Posted by Jim Schuyler at 3:10 PM - Categories: Stimulus | Member News

Rep. Perriello Announces Weatherization Funding

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Tom Perriello announced that nearly $8.8 million will be made available to weatherize more than 1,100 homes in the 5th District, thanks to federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. 

“Investing in home weatherization is a win-win situation because families can lower their home energy costs, which helps all consumers by taking pressure off the grid. Additionally, we can train a new green jobs workforce in energy efficiency technology,” said Perriello. “These funds from the Recovery Act will create green jobs now and reduce energy costs for 1,100 homes in the 5th District.” 

Read more from Rep Perriello's website...

Read the article from News & Record....

Posted by Jim Schuyler at 9:32 AM - Categories: Press Releases | Stimulus

Senator Jim Webb's Virginia Criminal Justice Tour

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 12:00 AM - Categories: Press Releases