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Jan. 20, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch, By, Luca Powell
Virginia immigrant advocates rebuke Trump's inaugural speech
Virginia Interfaith Center issued a statement signed by 11 high-level Virginia faith leaders calling for a “humanity-centered approach to immigration policy and implementation."
Jan. 19, 2025
Blue Virginia
Reverend Dr. LaKeisha Cook, co-executive director of Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy quoted
Jan. 17, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch, By, Dave Ress
Affordable housing crisis draws general assembly’s attention
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted
Jan. 15, 2025
Virginia News Connection, Public News Service, By Zamone Perez
Virginia faith groups seek to help fix housing crisis – RADIO STORY
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted
Jan. 15, 2025
Virginia News Connection. Public News Service, By Zamone Perez
Virginia faith groups seek to help fix housing crisis
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted
Jan. 14, 2025
WTVR, CBS6, by Brendan King
Virginia lawmakers look to expand affordable housing through faith communities
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee hosts press conference to announce release of her book, “Virginia Congregations Building Affordable Housing: a Match Made in Heaven”
Jan. 13, 2025
Virginian-Pilot, By Kate Seltzer – Virginia General Assembly
Improving maternal health a key focus as Virginia General Assembly begins session
Health Equity Manager, Kathryn Haines quoted
Jan. 11, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch, by Luca Powell
Kenneth Hunter, Higher Education in Prison organizer discusses conditions at Red Onion Prison
Jan. 5, 2025
Radio IQ/WVTF, By, Brad Kutner
Virginia's faith communities want to build affordable housing and they have plenty of land to do so
Sheila Herlihy Hennessee, VICPP Director of Faith Organizing quoted
Dec. 26, 2024
The Inside Scoop, Fairfax Public TV
Kenneth Hunter, VICPP Higher Education in Prison Organizer, interviewed by Russell Brooks, about prison reform, higher education in prison, and human rights violations at Red Onion Prison
Dec. 19, 2024
Richmond Free Press, By, George Copeland Jr.
State leaders push bold plan for better maternal health care across Virginia
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy mentioned as one of the leaders of the coalition supporting the “Virginia Momnibus” legislative package, led by Kathryn Haines, VICPP Health Equity Manager
Dec. 17, 2024
Cardinal News. By, Elizabeth Beyer
Department of Corrections Ombudsman will investigate Red Onion State Prision
Kenneth Hunter, VICPP Higher Education in Prison Organizer, discusses human rights violations at Red Onion Prison
July 09, 2024
VPM News by Henry Brannan
Virginia Medicaid's managed care failing to connect patients with prenatal care
Health Equity Manager, Kathryn Haines, discusses barriers to prenatal care.
July 04, 2024
News Channel 12 by Azriah Bryant
Virginia prisons offer higher education opportunities for those incarcerated
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, discusses the impact and importance of education in prison programs.
July 02, 2024
Virginia Mercury by Charlotte Rene Woods
Groups celebrate full year of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners to earn college degrees
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, and board member, Rev. Keith Jones, discuss the impact and importance of education in prison programs.
July 02, 2024
Radio IQ by Michael Pope
It's been one year since Pell Grants became available to incarcerated people
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, commemorates the one-year anniversary of federal higher education funding.
July 02, 2024
VPM News by Megan Pauly
Virginia educators working to expand college access for incarcerated students
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, and board member, Rev. Keith Jones, discuss the impact and importance of education in prison programs.
June 17, 2024
VPM News by Henry Brannan
State community health workers receive hard-fought budget funding
Health Equity Manager Kathryn Haines discusses the budget funding allocation for Community Healthcare Workers.
May 03, 2024
Virginia News Connection by Edwin J. Viera
VA can bolster higher education access for incarcerated people
Terr Erwin, Director of Virginia Consensus of Higher Education in Prison, a VICPPP initiative, discusses the importance if Higher Education in Prison.
April 16, 2024
WYDaily by Edwin J. Viera, Virginia News Connection
Advocates Rip Virginia Governor’s Vetoes of Minimum-Wage Bills
Executive Director Kim Bobo addresses the need to raise minimum wage for Virginians.
April 09, 2024
WHSV by Kayla Brooks
Legislation addresses dog attacks in Virginia prisons
Executive Director Kim Bobo address how the uses of attack dogs in Virginia came about
March 22, 2024
Dogwood by Isabel Soisson
VA religious leaders urge Youngkin to sign minimum wage increase bill
Executive Director Kim Bobo urging the Governor to sign the bill to increase minimum wage.
March 19, 2024
Community College Daily by Ed Finkel
Once the norm, collegiate prison programs grow again
New Leadership Organizer Terri Erwin discusses the importance the Pell Grant reinstatement for incarcerated individuals, and the importance of higher education in prison.
March 16, 2024
Richmond Times Dispatch by Dave Ress
Let minimum wage rise, religious leaders urge Youngkin
VICPP wrote letter to the Governor with 400 religious leaders signing on urging him to raise the minimum wage
March 09, 2024
The Roanoke Star
Virginia to Strengthen Child Labor Protections
VICPP press release published on Child Labor report.
Feb. 12, 2024
VPM News by Michael Pope
The years-long effort to add paid sick leave in Virginia is one step closer to reality
Executive Director Kim Bobo shares how paid sick leave is important for a stronger Virginia.
Jan. 23, 2024
VPM News by Henry Brannan
'We cannot philanthropy our way out': CHWs fight looming funding cliff
Health Equity Manager Kathryn Haines shares the importance of why the state should continue to fund Community Healthcare Workers.
Jan. 11, 2024
CBS 6 News by Jake Burns
Virginia's immigrant population is growing. What's being done to help them thrive?
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee shares the importance for all Virginians to have equitable access to education, housing and healthcare,
Dec. 28, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
Governor Youngkin proposes more than $400 million for childcare efforts
Executive Director Kim Bobo shares her concern for long term sustainable funding for childcare.
Dec. 22, 2023
VPM News by Henry Brannan
Virginia could lose 50% of its community health workers by July 1
Health Equity Manager Kathryn Haines shares the importance of why the state should continue to fund Community Healthcare Workers.
Dec. 15, 2023
The Dogwood by Carolyn Fiddler
Virginians overwhelmingly support paid sick leave, new poll shows
Coverage of VICPP's poll showcasing an overwhelming amount of Virginians support paid sick leave.
Dec. 15, 2023
VPM News by Sara Vogelsong
Virginia to close four prisons, reassume control of sole private prison
Board member Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook applauds VAOC on prison closures.
Dec. 05, 2023
The Virginian Pilot by Sam Brown
Virginia extends contract for state’s only privately operated prison
VICPP referenced as a data source
Dec. 04, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
State lawmakers will consider a bill in 2024 that would make prison calls free
Executive Director, Kim Bobo highlighting the exorbitant cost of communication for those incarcerated and how that cost burden is carried by loved ones sending them into debt.
Oct. 13, 2023
VCU Health News Center by Jayla Parker
New Leadership Engagement Organizer, Terri Erwin highlighting disparities in maternal healthcare.
Oct. 04, 2023
The Collegian by Nick Mossman
General Assembly candidates take on hot-button topics at meet and greet event
Coverage of VICPP's Candidate forum.
July 31, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
Advocates worry child poverty rates in Virginia are going to spike
Executive Director Kim Bobo comments on ways to decrease poverty through Virginia's policies.
July 31, 2023
Baptist News Global by Jeff Brumley
Virginia governor chided for saying immigrants bring drugs to his state
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted calling on the governor to live his faith along with our partners at the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights
May 31, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Jase Hatcher
Letter: Protect children by strengthening labor laws
VICPP Economic Justice Program Manager writes an op-ed responding to child labor violations.
May 8, 2023
WAVY-TV 10 by Michelle Wolf
From instruments of death to tools of life
RAW tools event hosted by James River Chapter of VICPP featured.
April 22, 2023
13News Now by staff
On Earth Day, people in Newport News have an opportunity to beat guns into garden tools
James River Chapter of VICPP hosted event in Newport News
April 11, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
VICPP recognized for supporting the restoration of voting rights
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