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Discrimination - Charlottesville, Virginia Organizing

Provides a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that effect the quality of their lives. Virginia Organizing provides workshops and training sessions on dismantling racism, understanding the economy, leadership and development, sexual orientation issues. VOP has a statewide e-mail action alert system to assist groups in helping one another on particular issues.

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Advocacy - Alexandria, Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities

To promote the rights of persons with disabilities by advocating for equality, dignity and independence through advising the community and advancing public awareness.

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Gerontology - Lynchburg, Beard Center on Aging , University of Lynchburg

The Beard Center provides community education on healthy aging and problems of aging. Several workshops and an annual summer conference are held each year for community members, professionals and students. Additionally the center directs both an undergraduate and graduate certificate programs for becoming a specialist in gerontology.

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Civic Group - Roanoke, Junior League of Roanoke Valley

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley, Virginia, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact.

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YWCA - Lynchburg, Racial Justice Program, YWCA Central Virginia

Supports policies that contribute to the elimination of racism. This includes but is not limited to policies that eliminate racial profiling, increase immigrant rights, retain and strengthen affirmative action, reduce hate crimes and result in increased education on racism and its elimination.

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Environment - Roanoke, Friends of the Blue Ridge

FRIENDS is a membership and volunteer organization along with our chapters members who work within the communities they represent Recruit volunteers - groups or individuals to work on community projects Works to protect the Blue Ridge Region.

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Planning/Funding Organization - Richmond, Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance

Provides a community-based grassroots membership organization of individuals in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction, their families, friends and committed community supporters. SAARA's mission is to celebrate, support and advocate for resources and services for the prevention of and recovery from substance abuse and addiction. SAARA promotes social, educational, legal, research and health care resources and services that support accessible, effective and accountable addictions: prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery. Chapters are located statewide.

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Advocacy - Galax, Rooftop of Virginia Community Action Program

A private, nonprofit agency supported by federal, state and local funds. Helps with emergency services, education, rental assistance, energy efficiency and home improvement programs.

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Advocacy - Richmond, Homeward

***DO NOT direct people looking for services or assistance to our office - instead please direct them to the Homeless Connection Line.*** To prevent, reduce, and end homelessness by facilitating creative solutions through the collaboration, coordination, and cooperation of regional resources and services.

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Specialized Information and Referral - Norfolk, Women's Center, Old Dominion University

Provides a reception, a support group, a variety of workshops, and a newsletter. The S.A.F.E.(Sexual Assault Free Environment) program includes year-round activities designed to develop campus awareness and prevention of sexual assault. Continuing education courses, and workshops on career planning and assertive communication is available to the community and campus (with fees).

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Planning/Funding Organizations - Norfolk, Disability Advocacy, Faith Inclusion Network

A network of people dedicated to promoting awareness and supporting programs for people with disabilities in the faith communities of South Hampton Roads.

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Advocacy - Alexandria, Northern Virginia Urban League

To enable African Americans and disadvantaged others to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights through program services and advocacy.

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Advocacy - Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission

Assistance for people who believe their rights have been violated by identifying the appropriate federal, state or local agency to address the complaint and referring such persons to that agency; serve as a forum of discussion of human rights issues; institutes, conducts and engages in educational and informational programs which address human rights.

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Planning/Funding - Norfolk, Greater Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Consortium

Provides a forum for collaboratively addressing critical homelessness and poverty issues to advance and strengthen our communities.

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Planning/Funding - Lynchburg, Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation

Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation, Inc. foster advocacy and secure financial support above and beyond public revenues to encourage innovative educational opportunities for the students, faculty and schools.

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Civic Groups - Williamsburg, League of Women Voters of the Williamsburg Area

Promotes active participation of citizens in government, informs the public of important public policy issues, and registers people to vote. Please contact by email or directly thru the website.

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Senior Citizens - King George, AARP King George Area Chapter 3195, King George County Parks & Recreation

A national membership organization dedicated to serving and advocating for the senior population. Speakers and entertainment are scheduled each month at the covered dish luncheon.

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Advocacy - Chesapeake, Chesapeake Task Force on Aging

Assist seniors in finding resources for daily living.

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Advocacy - Arlington, Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women

Advises county groups and the community on issues of concern to women. Serves as a liaison to help the County address issues of concern to women. Provides public forums, reports to the County Board, and speakers. Offers workshops on topics such as health, financial issues and safety.

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Faith-Based Initiative - Glen Allen, Faith-Based and Community Initiative, Virginia Department of Social Services

Facilitates partnerships among public agencies and faith-based and community organizations. Serves as the clearinghouse and gateway for community and faith-based organizations interested in collaboration with government to address community needs. Promotes partnerships, training and technical assistance to help community-based organization build their capacity to provide effective services. Provides procurement and funding information to faith-based, volunteer, private, and community organizations as needed.

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Advocacy for Youth - Chesapeake, Division of Community Programs, Chesapeake Department of Human Services

Provide Development and Diversion programs for at risk youth before the court, collaborate and partner with community agencies, and ensure ongoing continuum of services for youth and their families in the Chesapeake community.

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