At a recent meeting of the poverty-reduction task force created by Gov. Tim Kaine, an advocate for homeless veterans suggested that the principal problem facing the poor in Virginia is that their fellow citizens have hearts of stone. "People don't care," the advocate said. "That's the biggest problem we have here in Virginia."
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RICHMOND-Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that more than $1 billion in American Restoration and Recovery Act funding has been allocated for infrastructure projects in Virginia. The infrastructure projects, and jobs created, would not have been possible without the stimulus money provided by the federal government.
Read the press release from the Governor's office....
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:29 PM - Categories: Stimulus
"The conversation on how to reduce poverty in
Virginia expanded across the state yesterday, as the task force
commissioned by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine held public meetings at two dozen
community college campuses and Richmond's City Hall. The aim was to listen, and come up with a list of ideas on ways to
overcome poverty in the specific localities hosting the meetings. Statewide, the challenges are formidable." Read the Richmond Times Dispatch article written by Jim Nolan....
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With twenty eight coalitions making up the Virginia CASH Campaign, tax filing season for the 2008 tax year was most successful. 26 coalitions provided free tax preparation and electronic filing services to over 21, 300 individual and families. In addition, over 1,100 paper returns were filed for an additional tax preparation savings to taxpayers of over $231,000.
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Lynchburg, Va- From the News & Advance in an article by Christa Desrets- Virginia is seeking solutions for the
eradication of poverty — starting with opinions from Central Virginia
and 22 other communities across the state. Central Virginia Community College on Saturday will host the Act on
Poverty conversations from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open
to the public, and participants each will have two minutes to pitch
their proposals to reduce poverty. “What we are hoping is to get some ideas and thoughts from a
cross-section of people in the Central Virginia area,” said James
Mundy, president of the Lynchburg Community Action Group, which will
facilitate the event.
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:52 PM - Categories: Member News
On Thursday, July 16, 2009, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) introduced the "Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2009," which will reform and increase investment in job training, adult education and other programs needed to build a 21st century workforce.
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In an article written by Janelle Rucker, The Roanoke Times online at roanoke.com highlighted STEP, Inc. in a story about volunteers repairing homes in Franklin County.
GLADE HILL -- Retired farmer Hue Smith sat outside his house Tuesday, watching a dozen teens tear off siding, dig up red dirt and apply a fresh coat of sea-green paint to his mobile home. Next door, another group performed similar work, and farther down Golden View Road, even more teenagers tore off an aging front porch. About 250 volunteers from around the country went to work across Franklin County last week, performing much-needed home repairs for those who can't afford them.
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