A proposed debt ceiling deal is “cruel and insulting” to low-income individuals and children, according to The Virginia Poverty Law Center.

"SNAP is also a lifeline during an economic downturn. Every dollar that you spend in SNAP brings $1.50 to the local economy," ...

The Virginia Poverty Law Center is expanding online tools, self-help material and legal resources with a $1 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The effort will launch in May with ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia Poverty Law Center has launched a new online tool designed to help low-income Virginians facing eviction proceedings in court who cannot afford legal representation.

In a Dec. 23 press release, the Virginia Poverty Law Center highlighted a recent report from the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), claiming that the Commonwealth is leaving its working families ...

The Virginia Poverty Law Center is supporting two bills before the upcoming general assembly. One bill would preserve a minimum amount of money in a bank account.

For 2024, the National Consumer Law Center gave Virginia a rating of "D" in protection from debt collectors and creditors. Now the Virginia Poverty Law Center is advocating for new legislation the ...

The Virginia Poverty Law center hosted a health fair Thursday in the New River Valley, bringing healthcare to those that need it most. Issues like food insecurity, loss of Medicaid coverage and ...

The Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) rolled out this new resource on Thursday, June 27 and leaders say they hope it will help put people on an even playing field when it comes to understanding ...

The Virginia Poverty Law Center advised individuals dealing with the notice to take several steps, including responding to the VEC by the Thursday deadline with proof of the response and including ...