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Stop debt buyers from harassing Virginians for old debt!
Stop debt buyers from harassing Virginians for old debt!
No one should lose access to their bank account over a decades-old judgment with no court records available. Urge your legislator to support HB 1426.
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VPLC Action Center
VPLC Action Center
Donate to VPLC
Donate to VPLC
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New Special Enrollment Period Expands Access to Coverage for Pregnant Virginians - Virginia Poverty Law Center
New Special Enrollment Period Expands Access to Coverage for Pregnant Virginians - Virginia Poverty Law Center
Uninsured pregnant Virginians now qualify for a special enrollment period to enroll in Marketplace health coverage.
Register for VPLC's Crossover Coffee Chat
Register for VPLC's Crossover Coffee Chat
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: VPLC 2026 Legislative Coffee Chat - Cross Over . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Roanoke is Ready to Lead on Child Welfare Accountability
Roanoke is Ready to Lead on Child Welfare Accountability
Roanoke is ready to show a better way forward, one that protects children, strengthens families, saves public dollars, and finally brings accountability to a system that has lacked it for far too long.
Virginia Must Act to Protect Healthcare Access for Children and Families - Virginia Poverty Law Center
Virginia Must Act to Protect Healthcare Access for Children and Families - Virginia Poverty Law Center
Tools & resources.
Eviction Defense Center
Eviction Defense Center
SNAP Calculator: Find Out if You're Eligible for Food Help
SNAP Calculator: Find Out if You're Eligible for Food Help
If you or your family is having a hard time affording groceries, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Virginia may be able to help. Formerly known as “food stamps,” these benefits help people stretch their food budgets and put healthy foods on the table. We’re committed to helping food insecure Virginia families, many with children, handicapped or elderly household members, connect with the resources they need.
Find Your Local Food Bank
Find Your Local Food Bank
Find nearby food banks and pantries open today to receive free food assistance, access nutritious groceries, and help address food insecurity in your area.
Find Your Local Free Clinic or Community Health Center
Find Your Local Free Clinic or Community Health Center
Immigration Rights and Resources
Immigration Rights and Resources
Public Charge: Immigration and Benefits
Public Charge: Immigration and Benefits
This page was last updated November 24, 2025. We will update the content on this page whenever there are changes to the public charge policy.Some people who apply for a green card or a visa to enter the United States must pass a "public charge" test, which looks at whether the person will mostly depend
Scam Prevention Tools - NACA
Scam Prevention Tools - NACA
Surviving Debt Links | NCLC Digital Library
Surviving Debt Links | NCLC Digital Library
Big Bill Means Big Changes For Student Loan Borrowers: What You Need to Know - Student Loan Borrowers Assistance
Big Bill Means Big Changes For Student Loan Borrowers: What You Need to Know - Student Loan Borrowers Assistance
On July 4th, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (“Big Bill”) into law. The biggest changes for borrowers include new limits on how much they can borrow …
Learn about the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) through DHCD
Learn about the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) through DHCD
Virginia DHCD - WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP)
Online School Meal Application Tool
Online School Meal Application Tool
Check whether your school provides free school meals
Check whether your school provides free school meals
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