January newsletter
The first VICPP newsletter of the new year is now available for download: VICPPP_Newsletter_2_1
Rev. Swadley recognized for community work
By Wesley Wright A longtime pastor in the Williamsburg area was recognized for his work in the community. The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy gave Rev. Charles Swadley its Citizen of the Year award...
End-of-year giving: As we close the year and begin anew …
Even a cursory glance at legislation being proposed for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session reveals some scary stuff … Scary is a word that has been bandied about a lot in recent weeks, as we end...
Registration reminder for Day for All People, Jan. 25
The Day for All People is now less than a month away! The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s annual Day for All People will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the State Capitol, the General...
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy honors two individuals, two faith groups
RICHMOND – On Thursday night, the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy paused to look back at the work done in the past year and to honor two individuals and two faith communities for...
Kim Bobo featured in latest Richmond magazine as a “person to watch” in 2017
Virginia Interfaith Center Executive Director Kim Bobo is featured in the December issue of Richmond magazine as a “People and Places to Watch in 2017” section! The short write-up about Kim describes her feeling...
Virginia’s ham-fisted approach to driver’s license suspensions
Dec. 13, 2016 Editorial by the Richmond Times-Dispatch: When Virginia lawmakers convene in Richmond in a few weeks, their to-do list should include fixing Virginia’s excessive and unproductive habit of taking away people’s driver’s...
Last call for registration for Annual Meeting
On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will host its Annual Meeting at the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with the business portion of...
Dumfries Town Council passes resolution urging expansion of healthcare coverage
DUMFRIES – In its regular meeting on Dec. 6, 2016, the Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved a resolution calling on the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and Governor to fully accept federal Medicaid funding to provide...
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...
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