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Important Changes Coming to SNAP and Medicaid

August 20, 2026| Alerts, Benefits|

New federal rules are changing some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements and... Read More → Important Changes Coming to SNAP and Medicaid

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Spring is Here: Get Notified for Severe Weather

April 21, 2026| items of interest, Resources|

Did you know you can sign up to receive emergency alerts from the city you live and/or work in? Local cities... Read More → Spring is Here: Get Notified for Severe Weather

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April is Fair Housing Month

March 30, 2026| Housing, Training|

On April 11, 1968, the Federal Fair Housing Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It... Read More → April is Fair Housing Month

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March 2026 Federal Benefits – Training Materials

March 19, 2026| Benefits, Resources, Training, Videos|

Jeanette Flanders, Community Work Incentive Coordinator with ECI, provided an informative training on federal... Read More → March 2026 Federal Benefits – Training Materials

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Federal Government Shutdown – Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA)

October 30, 2025| Alerts, Benefits, Resources|

The press release from the Virginia Department of Social Services regarding the state of emergency in... Read More → Federal Government Shutdown – Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA)

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One in Five: A Statewide Candidate Virtual Forum with the Disability Community

August 29, 2025| Elections, Events, Staff|

Join us virtually on Monday, September 15 at 6:00pm to hear from candidates running for the offices of... Read More → One in Five: A Statewide Candidate Virtual Forum with the Disability Community

Flyer for town hall. Text reads: Impacts of Federal Workforce Funding & Reductions Town Hall. Del. Bonita Anthony & Del. Michael Feggans. Moderated by Dr. Eric Claville. Thursday, June 12th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lambert's Point Recreation center - Gymnasium, 1251 W 42nd Street, Norfolk, VA. Delegate Anthony and Delegate Feggans are pictured on the right of the flyer. Their campaign logos and disclaimers are on the bottom left, along with a QR code and link to register.

Joint Community Town Hall on Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions

May 30, 2025| Events, Government|

Delegates Bonita Anthony (Norfolk/Chesapeake) and Michael Feggans (Virginia Beach) are members of the House... Read More → Joint Community Town Hall on Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions

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