Richmond
About the Richmond Chapter
November 22, 2010 - 18:55
The Richmond Virginia Organizing chapter is engaged in eduation the community on the new health care law. Richmond residents are organizing around implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by writing letters to the editor and contacting their legislators at the state and national level.
Virginia Organizing Richmond finds opportunities for individuals who have never been part of the political process to learn how to lobby the Virginia General Assembly and the US Congress.
MLK Vigil in Richmond Monday: His Vision, Values, & Challenge to Us.
January 13, 2012 - 16:05
On January 16, 2012, hundreds of Virginians will gather at the State Capitol at 5pm to celebrate and honor Dr. King's legacy and values of equality, justice and opportunity.
We Are Virginia will bring King's message and a progressive vision of Virginia to our legislators, emphasizing a return to King’s principles of economic and social justice.
Thursday, Nov. 17, Join us to Declare an Economic Emergeny for the 99%
November 16, 2011 - 20:59
Enough is enough—we can’t wait any longer. Three years after Wall Street wrecked our economy, 25 million people are still unable to find full-time work and the scandalous gap between the 1% and the 99% continues to grow. But instead of creating jobs, Congress continues to ignore the concerns of the 99% and instead focuses on job-killing budget cuts and tax giveaways for the rich.
Friday September 9 in Richmond: Tell Cantor and Obama: We Need Jobs!
September 8, 2011 - 10:05
As you probably know, President Obama will be in Richmond this Friday to talk about his jobs plan. Not to be outdone, Rep. Cantor announced a jobs event for the same day. Virginia Organizing members showed up at Rep. Cantor's campaign event last week to make their voice heard that we need jobs here in Richmond. Rep. Cantor and President Obama need to hear from the unemployed residents who are struggling. If you have something to say to the President or Rep. Cantor, here's your chance:
President Obama's appearance:
VIDEO: Constituents Turned Away From Cantor's “Public” Meeting Take Their Message Outside
September 2, 2011 - 14:21
Hundreds Rally at Can'tor "Townhall" in Richmond
August 31, 2011 - 22:38
Where are the jobs, Rep. Cantor?
Hundreds of Rep. Cantor's constituents tried to find out at Rep. Cantor's "Constituent Advisory Council" meeting tonight in Richmond but were left with no answer.
Rep. Cantor continued his practice of avoiding talking about jobs in his district by not holding public events or town halls over the entire Congressional August recess period. Unsurprisingly, we were asked to leave the Holiday Inn where Rep. Cantor was speaking.
Durrant: Protecting Social Security One Story at a Time
August 8, 2011 - 17:14
As I sit and ponder my experience this summer working with Virginia Organizing, I can’t help but remember the many community members that I’ve spoken to at the presentations my partner and I have done in the Richmond area. Their poignant stories will remain with me and they have made this work all the more meaningful for me.
Schmale: Children and Cuts to Social Security
July 26, 2011 - 07:20
I had the amazing opportunity to hang out with 54 grieving children this weekend. On many weekends during the year I volunteer for a bereavement camp. Like a majority of the campers this weekend, I lost my father as a teenager and find it healing to help others experiencing a similar loss. Losing a parent is not only traumatic, but it also means losing the security and stability of that parent’s income.
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Virginia Organizing is a statewide grassroots organization that brings people together to create a more just Virginia. Virginia Organizing especially encourages the participation of those who have traditionally had little or no voice in our society.
Virginia Organizing
703 Concord Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-984-4655 ph, 434-984-2803 fax
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