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Virginia Poverty Law Center We protect the rights of low-income Virginians & ensure their voices are heard by our legal system.

We protect the rights of low-income Virginians and ensure they have fair and equal access to civil courts and government policy makers.

10/12/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we talked to Susheela Varky, our Director of the Center for Family Advocacy about new legislation on coercive control in intimate partner relationships.

Susheela is working with partners this year to establish a definition of coercive control in the state code in order to make justice more accessible for survivors of domestic violence.

10/07/2026

There’s a lot happening right now around the corporate acquisition of Dominion Energy Virginia by NextEra Energy.

VPLC is intervening in the case before the State Corporation Commission because utility decisions have a direct impact on whether Virginians can afford essential utilities.

You can share your thoughts with the SCC by either submitting a written comment or speaking to them directly at one of three upcoming hearings:

October 7 in Newport News, October 9 in Fairfax, or November 5 in Richmond.

Energy bills can be difficult to keep up with, but help may be available.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, ...
10/06/2026

Energy bills can be difficult to keep up with, but help may be available.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps eligible Virginia households with energy costs.

Applications for Fuel Assistance open October 13, 2026. If you think you may qualify, check your eligibility and apply before November 13, 2026.

Check your eligibility at the link in our bio.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner introduced the Health CARE Act of 2026, legislation aimed at lowering health care costs, expanding...
09/29/2026

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner introduced the Health CARE Act of 2026, legislation aimed at lowering health care costs, expanding coverage and improving access to care for Virginians.

The bill would reverse several health care provisions in H.R. 1, make enhanced ACA tax credits permanent, create a low-cost public health insurance option and expand Medicare drug price negotiations. It would also propose reforms to Medicaid, prescription drug costs and health insurance transparency.

Visit the link in our bio to read the full statement!

09/25/2026

September is Kinship Care Month, and although the month is almost over, we’re just getting started. We’ve partnered with Kids, Kin ‘n Caregivers to host workshops for kinship caregivers and aid them as the school year amps up.

You can learn more about our workshops and how to get involved at VirginiaLawHelp.org

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If you live in a manufactured home community, it's possible you may hear your landlord say some things that aren't neces...
09/23/2026

If you live in a manufactured home community, it's possible you may hear your landlord say some things that aren't necessarily true.

If you're at risk of eviction, you have tenant rights and we have resources available for you to learn about them.

Check out fightmyeviction.org for more information.

Food insecurity is affecting families across Virginia. A new article from Cardinal News examines how rising food costs a...
09/18/2026

Food insecurity is affecting families across Virginia. A new article from Cardinal News examines how rising food costs and limited access to SNAP benefits are impacting communities across the Commonwealth.

Learn more about the challenges Virginians are facing and the broader impact of food insecurity at the link in our bio!

Written By Emma Malinak
Photo Credit: Anna Rubenstein

Go Dana!!
09/18/2026

Go Dana!!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th)🏵️ We are proud to celebrate our vibrant Hispanic and Latino ...
09/15/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th)🏵️

We are proud to celebrate our vibrant Hispanic and Latino Community here in Virginia and beyond!

TONIGHT! 6:30 pm: Housing Law for kinship caregivers, with Housing Attorney Janae Craddock. Register: https://bit.ly/4yg...
09/08/2026

TONIGHT! 6:30 pm: Housing Law for kinship caregivers, with Housing Attorney Janae Craddock. Register: https://bit.ly/4ygzCpe or scan QR code below.

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