About 400 people attended a rally Sunday at the Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church to stand together with those who have increasingly been targeted and marginalized, and to demonstrate concern about the recent rise...
Quakers pass ‘minute’ against racist speech
CLEAR BROOK — Concerned that the tone of the presidential campaign could incite bullying, the Hopewell Centre Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends recently passed a “minute,” or resolution, denouncing speech that promotes white...
Protect and Expand Healthcare Coverage for All Virginians
Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act (ACA) in 2010, there were about one million uninsured people in Virginia and 50 million nationwide. Because of the ACA, the number...
Today is Giving Tuesday
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...
Two big events coming up for Virginia Interfaith Center
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...
Pray. Vote. Heal.
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...
Open enrollment for ACA plans begins Tuesday
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...
Karen Cameron testifies before the Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services
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...
City of Galax passes resolution urging expansion of healthcare coverage
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...
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,...
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