Act on Poverty at 25 Virginia Locations

On Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 10:00 am until noon the Act on Poverty event will be held simultaneously at 25 community college locations around Virginia.  Everyone is invited to attend and may present their ideas about reducing poverty in their area and throughout Virginia in a two-minute presentation.

View the list of host community colleges....

View the Act on Poverty flyer....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 2:56 PM - Categories: Press Releases

Mark Warner Adapts to the Senate

From Congressional Quarterly Online News:  Mark Warner says he quickly realized that even with his business acumen, getting his head around the question of changing a regulatory framework that “took close to 75 years to develop,” was another matter. “I’ve been trying to educate myself as much as possible,” he said, adding that as a senator, “you can get everybody to at least return your call once.”

Read the article by CQ Staffer Joseph J. Schatz....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:54 AM - Categories: Press Releases

VIDA Milestone Achievement Program for Homeownership

The Virginia Individual Development Accounts Program celebrated Financial Momentum yesterday in Richmond.  Recent VIDA graduates were honored and spoke about their new home ownership experiences.  The new DHCD/VIDA video that highlights the program and features interviews was launched and you can watch it now on You Tube

Read the Press Release from the VIDA luncheon (with pictures)....

Learn more about the VIDA program....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:45 AM - Categories: Press Releases

Peer Technical Assistance

The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network (Welfare Peer TA) is a technical assistance initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA).

Visit Peer TA and sign up for their email alerts....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:06 AM - Categories: Press Releases

"United We Serve" Initiative

RICHMOND-Governor Timothy M. Kaine today applauded the launch of the United We Serve initiative, a national effort by the Obama administration to promote and sustain community involvement.

Read the Governor's Press Release....

From June 22 to September 11, United We Serve will begin to engage Americans from coast to coast in addressing community needs in education, health, energy and the environment, and community renewal.

Learn more by visiting Serve.gov....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:49 AM - Categories: Press Releases

Senator Warner Hosting Energy Summit at Hampton University

Virginia Summit on Energy Opportunities

Senator Mark Warner is hosting an energy summit that will focus on how Virginians can maximize opportunities available through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for low-income families, state and local governments, and industry.

• Date: July 10, 2009
• Location: Hampton University, Hampton VA 23668
  

RSVP by July 2, 2009

Read more and RSVP....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:25 AM - Categories: Press Releases | Stimulus

Cooling Assistance Program Applications

Local Departments of Social Services are now accepting applications for cooling assistance through August 15, 2009.  The purpose of cooling assistance is to prevent or help with cooling emergencies resulting from extreme heat.

Read more about cooling assistance....

Cooling assistance program information....

Posted by Jim Schuyler at 1:43 PM - Categories: Press Releases