Virginia Community Action Partnership

10/20/2026

Every year, roughly one in three people in Virginia volunteer...but many more want to. If you're someone looking for volunteer opportunities, visit hub.servevirginia.org today!

10/20/2026

The Alleghany County Commissioner of the Revenue’s office is an official VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site for qualifying filers. If your total household income is $67,000 or less, you may qualify for free federal income tax preparation, including free e-file. To learn more, visit:

Income Taxes Federal Income Tax Preparation The Alleghany County Commissioner of the Revenue’s office is an official VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site for qualifying filers. For tax year 2025, if your total household income is $67,000 or less, you may qualify for free federal income tax ...

10/15/2026

Join Hampton Roads Community Action Program for the Head Start Café, a cozy morning filled with coffee, seasonal treats, conversation, and connection. Guests will also enjoy a guided tour and learn more about the people, programs, and purpose behind Head Start. Learn more in the post below.

10/14/2026

WJCC Community Action Agency’s VITA grant program is an IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations. This service helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers file their taxes each year. Learn more at:

Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency (WJCC-CAA) helps people with lower incomes meet their basic needs, build stability, and set out on a path to prosperity through a variety of programs and services. 

10/13/2026

The Head Start Leadership Collaborative is the statewide effort led by the Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) to protect, unify and strengthen Virginia’s Head Start programs through an early childhood focused collaboration of leadership from Virginia Head Start Agencies. Learn more at:

Head Start Leadership Collaborative About HSLC What is the Head Start Leadership Collaborative (HSLC)? The HSLC is the statewide effort led by the Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) to protect, unify and strengthen Virginia’s Head Start programs through an early childhood focused collab...

10/08/2026

Today we are highlighting STEPS, Inc. STEPS is a dynamic 501 (c) 3 not for profit serving South Central Virginia that is dedicated to creating a stronger community through housing, education, workforce, and economic development. Learn more at:

At any time, individuals who are homeless can call STEPS' Emergency Homeless Housing Line to request assistance with emergency shelter. 

10/07/2026

Yesterday, during the VACAP Summit, attendees heard from Commissioner Duke Storen from the Virginia Department of Social Services. Following Commissioner Storen’s presentation, Cathie (France) Vick from Google spoke about the new $10 million investment that they are making into weatherization, pre-weatherization, and resiliency in the Commonwealth. Representatives from the Virginia Community Action Partnership, FLIPP Inc, People Incorporated of Virginia, Association of Energy Conservation Professionals, Total Action for Progress (TAP), Hampton Roads Community Action Program, project:HOMES, and Community Housing Partners were in attendance to mark the launch of this impactful work.

10/05/2026

VACAP is excited to announce that it has received a $9.5 million grant from Google's Virginia Energy Impact Fund. These funds will go directly towards weatherization, workforce recruitment, resiliency efforts, and statewide training and technical assistance programs.

The Virginia Community Action Partnership in partnership with the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP) Educational Service will administer the program and bring complementary strengths to weatherization, training, and technical assistance services.

Over the next 12 months, member partners will be implementing a transformational affordability and resiliency effort in four regions of the Commonwealth with support to the statewide weatherization network as well.

Read more on our website:

The statewide weatherization, workforce and resilience initiative is a groundbreaking partnership that will support energy affordability and resilience in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The $9.5 million grant from Google’s Virginia Energy Impact Fund is going directly towards weatherization, workfo...

10/02/2026

Governor Spanberger convened the first meeting of Commission on Unlocking Housing Production last month to guide her Administration’s work to increase housing supply, open more pathways for first-time homebuyers, and make housing more affordable for families across the Commonwealth. VACAP Board President, Bryan Phipps, and VACAP CEO Erik Johnston were appointed to the commission in recognition of Community Action's critical role in helping to address affordable housing challenges. Learn more at: https://www.governor.virginia.gov//newsroom/news-releases/2026/september-releases/name-1123226-en.html.

09/30/2026

The Goochland Community Action Program (GCAP) is administered by the Goochland Department of Social Services. GCAP focuses on reducing poverty and promoting self-sufficiency in Goochland County. To learn more about their programs, visit:

“The mission of the Goochland Community Action Program is to advocate for those in need and serve the community by providing eligible individuals with information, services, and resources that will educate, empower, and promote self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and personal dignity.”