Dear Friends, Providing healthcare for all Virginians… Giving second chances for those coming out of the prison system, including restoration of driver’s licenses… Stopping wage theft… Welcoming immigrants… Respecting all faith traditions, but especially...
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s two major annual events are coming up quickly on the calendar. First up is the Annual Meeting, which will be held the meeting space at the Virginia Holocaust...
Today is Election Day. We are indeed blessed to live in a democracy in which most who want to can vote. Let us pray for all the election judges, poll watchers and voters that...
Dear Supporter, Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act health plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace starts next Tuesday, November 1, and runs through January 31, 2017. If you have a Marketplace plan now, you’ll need...
TESTIMONY TO THE JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY October 26, 2016 Karen Cameron: “Thank you for the opportunity to present to you today. My name is Karen Cameron and...
GALAX – In its session on Oct. 24, the City Council of the City of Galax approved a resolution calling on the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and Governor to fully accept federal Medicaid funding to...
The Rev. Charles Swadley (right), Faith Outreach Coordinator for the Virginia Interfaith Center, addresses the crowd at a Prayer Vigil in front of the office of State Sen. Tommy Norment in Williamsburg on Monday,...
Karen Cameron, VICPP’s Healthcare director, recently appeared on Virginia Delegate Ken Plum’s local cable access program, “Virginia Report,” to talk about the work of the the Interfaith Center and expanding healthcare coverage in the...
Here is information about sponsorships for our upcoming Annual Meeting: 2016 Fundraising Dinner and Awards Celebration – Importuning for Justice Dec.15, 2016 – Annual Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m., Social Time at 6 p.m. and Dinner...
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Despite recent U.S. Census Bureau data showing reductions in the poverty rate and increases in household median income, more than 909,000 Virginians still face double jeopardy in today’s economy. Not only do they live...
Dear VICPP Friend, I’m sure you’ve seen the news about how Virginia is facing a state budget deficit. You probably also heard some very confusing comments about what would happen to the budget deficit...
By Angela Pupino and Ronnie Galvin Lillie Branch-Kennedy tells the story of her family’s experience with the criminal justice system in Virginia. Her son Donald was convicted as an accessory to robbery. As a...
This is a video clip from part of the Monday night “Moral Revival” service at the Coburn Hall Chapel at Virginia Union University in Richmond, featuring words from Dr. James Forbes Jr. and music...
Latest Census Data Reveal Lingering Impact Of Right-Wing Media’s Obstructionist Campaign Against ‘Obamacare’ The Washington Post editorial board used the latest Census data showing that the rate of U.S. residents without health insurance continues...
NEWS RELEASE Sept. 15, 2016 NEWPORT NEWS – In its regular session Sept. 13, the City Council of the City of Newport News approved a resolution calling on the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and Governor...
By the Rev. Vicki Kemper Listen! The wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the...
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Dear Colleague, The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is co-sponsoring, with the Virginia Council of Churches, a religious training session and the National Moral Revival Tour on Monday, Sept. 26, in Richmond, featuring...
The Virginia Interfaith Center has gathered hundreds of signatures from faith-based leaders of all stripes and from all corners of the Commonwealth to appeal to the General Assembly to take advantage of the federal...