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Richmond tenants! Join us + @LWVVA for our 2nd Town Hall of the year on May 27, 6-7:30 PM at the Richmond Public Library.🏛️ Let's discuss important tenant issues together! 👉 More info: vplc.org/news/vplc-and-… #RVA #TenantRights #CommunityEngagement #TownHall 🗣️✨

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📅 Save the date for Summer 2026 Tenant Town Halls! Join VPLC & community partners to learn about tenant protections, ask questions, and share your experiences. Find a Town Hall near you & RSVP by scanning the QR code! 🏠✨ #TenantRights #CommunitySupport

Calling all Chesapeake residents! 📣 Join us and ForKids on May 12 at the Landmark Center for VPLC's Tenant Town Hall. Share your thoughts on housing fairness in VA. Dinner by Healthy Chesapeake! 🍽️ Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Response… #HousingRights #Virginia #TenantTownHall

Sentara vice president of government relations Andy Stephenson said the health system is “getting hit on all sides.” “This is a big issue for not just all of us in this room, but for all our friends, families and neighbors,” he added. virginiamercury.com/2026/03/27/vir…

Summer EBT helps reduce food insecurity for kids during the summer. New SNAP food restriction waivers could make it harder for families to use those benefits. Read more: frac.org/blog/the-conse…

The new movie "TOW" highlights how aggressive towing practices can lead to steep fees, missed work, and financial setbacks. For many, it’s not fiction—it’s reality. VPLC works to ensure fair protections.

Virginia destroys General District Court records after 10 years—but debt buyers can still enforce the judgment for another decade. HB 1426 would fix this unfair gap. Tell lawmakers to support the bill: bit.ly/SUPPORTHB1426

“In some cases, it is indeed cheaper to just reconstruct a pole or put up the pole and send somebody out to do that, then to underground it,” Wiggins added. “It’s a case-by-case basis. Our preference is that the SCC decides.” virginiamercury.com/2026/03/04/bil…

A bill heard March 2 clarifies in statute that judges issuing full Family Abuse Protective Orders may order an abuser to pay housing-related costs. Clear language matters—especially for survivors without an attorney. vplc.org/actions/action…

Virginia lawmakers can take action to protect health coverage for low- and moderate-income families. Use this tool from @TCIFiscal to contact key decision-makers: thecommonwealthinstitute.org/take-action-pr…

TCI is proud to play a supporting role to improve unemployment benefits alongside advocates and experts from SALT, @VPLC, @LegalAidJustice, and @NelpNews! richmond.com/news/state-reg…

“Affordability” is the theme of the General Assembly this session. But what’s actually moving? Find out in VPLC's newsletter, sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/nR_PmVmmVkazx4…

Pregnant Virginians can now enroll in health coverage on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace year-round, improving access to vital prenatal care for uninsured individuals when they need it: vplc.org/press-releases…

Join Jay Speer and Virginia Poverty Law Center advocates for an online Crossover Day Coffee Chat about affordability-focused legislation moving through the General Assembly. Thursday, February 19, 9–10 a.m., virtual Register: bit.ly/vplc-crossover…

Stay up-to-date with VPLC's work at the General Assembly this year: vplc.org/2026-virginia-…

VPLC attorney Daniel Rezai explains the harms of "renovictions" and what Virginia can do to help protect tenants: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/renovict…

In some situations, you don't have to send paperwork in the mail at all. You can file the paperwork online or fax it instead. Keep track of deadlines and respond early to avoid issues with your benefits.

What can you do to prevent issues? If you want to make sure the postmark on your mail matches the date you sent it, you can take your mail to the post office and request a manual postmark for free. You can also use certified mail to get a mailing receipt with the date.

🧵 Because of changes at USPS, your time-sensitive mail could be considered late if you drop it in a mailbox too close to the deadline. Here's what public benefits recipients should know about the change and how it could affect responding to notices in the mail.