VA: Housing/Homelessness
VA group sets record straight on substance-use disorder
During National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a Virginia group is working to help those dealing with substance abuse. The state's Department of …
Today: Richmond Candidate Forum to Focus on 'Housing Crisis'
Advocates for affordable housing in Virginia are holding a forum today for Richmond region candidates to speak with local residents about the state's …
Report: VA, US Children Need Better Health Supports
A new annual report found children in Virginia and across the U.S. need better health support. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
VA Fair Housing Law Needs Better Enforcement
As Fair Housing Month gets underway, a Virginia group feels more can be done to enforce fair housing laws. Along with the federal Fair Housing Act…
Grant Funding Aims to Alleviate Virginia Eviction Crisis
About $3-million has been awarded to Virginia groups helping people facing evictions. The Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot Program is designed to …
VA Forum Discusses Rural Housing Issues
A forum in Virginia today will address accessible and affordable housing options in Appalachia. The forum is a collaboration between AARP chapters …
Evictions in VA Continue to Grow
Evictions are on the rise in Virginia after numerous protections provided by federal and state rental assistance programs ended. According to the …
Virginia Evictions on the Rise After Rent Relief Ends
With Virginia's Rent Relief Program ending, a flood of eviction cases has emerged. Established during the pandemic, the program was designed to help …
VA Leads Nation in Federal Rental-Assistance Distribution
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia has distributed a larger share of the rental funds it received than any other state in the country, and housing advocates …
Virginia Lawmakers Urged to Direct COVID Funds to Working Families
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia's General Assembly Special Session begins today to budget more than $4 billion in federal COVID relief funds, and advocates …
Child Tax Credit Expansion Seen as Major Boost for Virginia Families
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. -- Beginning last week, thousands of Virginia families with children saw more money in their bank accounts as the federal …
Report: Virginia Must Improve Child Health Coverage for Latino Families
RICHMOND, Va. -- Children in Virginia are better off than in most states, but a new report said the Commonwealth needs to improve health outcomes…