Advocating for Fairness and Empowerment
| VPLC advocates for low-income Virginians in a number of ways. We offer resources like the SNAP Calculator and Enroll VA! to help individuals and families access essential services. We provide tools that help people understand their rights and represent themselves in court. We also offer help lines, resources, and many ways for anyone to take action. Our work with communities across Virginia also ensures their stories are heard in the General Assembly as we work to dismantle barriers to economic stability and opportunity. |
Our Areas of Work
We help make Virginia better for low-income residents in a number of different areas.
Our Impact
18,678 Virginians used the SNAP Calculator
This tool helps families understand eligibility and maximize access to food assistance, strengthening food security across the state.
70,000 Virginians reached through outreach events
Enroll Virginia held community events and activities to connect people with healthcare coverage resources.
200+ households canvassed in eviction-prone neighborhoods
Through partnerships and grassroots outreach, VPLC connected with tenants facing court dates, distributed bilingual materials, and provided pre-court prep sessions to strengthen housing stability.
Stories
Justice in Real Life: Maria
Elevating tenants’ voices to drive lasting housing reform across Virginia.
Justice in Real Life: Carlos
A $32 mistake cost him everything.
Justice in Real Life: Lena
When tenants say enough is enough.
Community Advocacy News and Insights
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VPLC Joins 2026 Interfaith Justice Revival Tour Across Southwest Virginia
For the second year in a row, Virginia Poverty Law Center is proud to once again partner with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP) and the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP for the 2026 Interfaith Justice Revival […]
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VPLC and Community Partners Bring Tenant Town Halls Across Virginia
Virginia renters are facing rising housing costs, eviction concerns, maintenance issues, and major changes in housing laws.
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Who Can Afford to Serve in the General Assembly?
Members of the Virginia General Assembly currently earn about $18,000 per year in base salary — a level that has remained unchanged since 1992.
