VACAP Members Advocate for CASH Campaign and Whole Family at General Assembly Day

Posted by VACAP

on January 27, 2023

Richmond VA – Community Action was at the General Assembly on January 25 to thank our legislators for their investments in economic mobility through community action! The Virginia Community Action Partnership is working to increase funding for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites and share models for expanding community action’s whole family approach to service delivery that breaks the cycle of poverty. See below for videos of legislators recognizing VACAP members on the floor of the House of Delegates and Senate.
Senator Lucas recognizes Community Action
Delegate Rasoul recognizes Community Action

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