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 ...

"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 ...

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. “Families shouldn’t have to ...

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

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.

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 legi… ...

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 ...

A statewide organization has introduced a new tool to help renters in the ongoing eviction crisis happening across Richmond.

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 is advocating for two pieces of legislation the organization says will ease the burden. Those bills are expected to be filed for deliberation in the coming weeks.