The Facts About ‘Trumpcare’
By Jane Anderson* On May 8, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va. 1st district) issued a press release called “The Case for the American Health Act.” The AHCA is the bill congressional Republicans have passed...
Richmond chapter reaching out to employers who pay ‘living wage’
The Richmond VICPP chapter is partnering with the Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building to develop a Living Wage Certification program. This is a voluntary certification program designed to recognize and promote employers that pay...
MAY DAY RVA is Monday
May Day RVA: Monday, May 1, starting at 10:30 a.m., Abner Clay Park, 200 W Clay St, Richmond, 23220 The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will kick off this year’s May Day...
Removing Barriers to Affordable Healthcare Community Forum
Hazel to Speak at ‘Removing Barriers to Affordable Healthcare’ Community Forum Learn how you, your family and neighbors will be affected by proposed reforms in national and state healthcare policy. Thursday, May...
Become a Faith Advocacy Partner
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy advocates with and through a network of Faith Advocacy Partners. These partners are churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, seminary and undergraduate faith groups and other social justice organizations...
Spring newsletter
The April newsletter for the Virginia Interfaith Center is ready for download. Click here
May Day RVA
Richmond must become a place of refuge and safety for all vulnerable communities. We cannot succumb to fear and inaction when facing an America that lacks compassion and justice. This May Day, communities...
State Medicaid Expansion Map
Medicaid provides health insurance for millions of low-income, disabled and elderly Americans. While all 50 states participate in the federal program, eligibility requirements vary by state. Thirty-one states have expanded Medicaid coverage to insure...
Statement on the Affordable Care Act
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy affirms Governor Terry McAuliffe’s desire to expand healthcare in Virginia by drawing down federal Medicaid dollars. The General Assembly has been reluctant to expand healthcare, given the...
Here is a sample Prayer Service you can use on Thursday!
This week is critical for preserving healthcare for low-income children, seniors and working adults. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a “repeal and replace” healthcare bill on Thursday (March 23). If...
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