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VICPP sponsors prayer vigil outside Senator’s office in Williamsburg

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,...

Read more October 18, 2016 at 11:21 am Roberta Oster

Karen Cameron appears on Del. Plum’s TV program

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...

Read more October 18, 2016 at 11:13 am Roberta Oster

Sponsorships for Annual Meeting

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...

Read more October 12, 2016 at 11:13 am Roberta Oster

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Read more October 12, 2016 at 11:07 am Roberta Oster

SPECIAL REPORT: “The High Cost of Being Poor in Virginia”

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...

Read more October 10, 2016 at 1:11 pm Roberta Oster

We can reduce Virginia’s budget deficit and expand healthcare to poor people

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...

Read more September 30, 2016 at 8:56 am Roberta Oster

Those Impacted by Virginia’s Criminal Justice System Deserve Justice and Compassion

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...

Read more September 28, 2016 at 11:13 am Roberta Oster

“Time for a Moral Revolution of Values” featuring Dr. Forbes

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...

Read more September 28, 2016 at 11:06 am Roberta Oster

Washington Post berates states still “irrationally holding out” on Medicaid Expansion

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...

Read more September 20, 2016 at 9:56 am Roberta Oster

City Council of Newport News passes resolution urging expansion of healthcare coverage

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...

Read more September 15, 2016 at 1:12 pm Roberta Oster
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