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Inside this Issue
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Registration is Open! VACAP Pathways from Poverty to Prosperity Summit
- VHCF SignUpNow Initiative
- Virginia Housing Faith-Based Housing Listening Sessions
- Virginia Center on Aging Needs Assessment Survey
- Governor Spanberger Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for SUN Bucks Ahead of August 31 Deadline
- Member Job Postings
- Upcoming Partner and Member Events
- VACAP and Virginia CASH Campaign Bonfire and Lands' End Stores
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Register Today!
VACAP Pathways from Poverty to Prosperity Summit
Now Featuring Weatherization Symposium
October 5-7, 2026
New location:
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa, Short Pump
12042 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
We are pleased to announce the the Pathways from Poverty to Prosperity Summit 2026 is now open and featuring the Weatherization Symposium. The event is designed to meet the training priorities of the VACAP member CEOs and senior leaders, program managers, data managers, planners, fiscal and HR staff and now Weatherization providers. In addition to the Virginia CASH Campaign and Head Start Leadership Collaborative, there are more breakout sessions, one-on-one training opportunities and two networking reception opportunities.
You will not want to miss the key state and federal updates from our funders and partners.
Early bird registration closes on September 8, 2026. Please click below for the full agenda, hotel information, list of sponsors who make this event possible, pricing information and of course, registration.
We hope to see you there!
Event information: https://cvent.me/wVwzRw
Registration: https://cvent.me/Kr9b4z
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Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF)’s SignUpNow Initiative
VHCF’s SignUpNow (SUN) initiative is a comprehensive Medicaid training program for health care, community-based, and social services organizations, and the general public. Their workshops cover eligibility, enrollment, and the practical information needed to help Virginians access and keep Medicaid coverage.
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SUNLight: A new 90-minute virtual workshop breaks down Medicaid fundamentals and the new federal changes. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what’s changing and a “first aid kit” of practical resources to support Virginians in staying covered.
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Target audience: Designed for a broad audience, from frontline staff providing direct assistance, to organizational leadership planning for the broader impacts.
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SignUpNow Workshops: Our classic SignUpNow virtual workshops provide a deeper look at Virginia’s Medicaid programs.
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SignUpNow – Medicaid/FAMIS: Covers Virginia’s Medicaid/FAMIS programs for adults, children, and families, including a deeper dive into the new federal changes.
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SignUpNow – Aged, Blind, Disabled (ABD): Focuses on Virginia’s Medicaid programs for older adults and people with disabilities.
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Target audience: Designed for those working directly with individuals and families navigating coverage.
Learn more and sign up here: https://www.vhcf.org/workshops/
Project Connect: Expanding Medicaid Application Assistance:
Be on the lookout!
Through additional support from the GA and DMAS, VHCF is planning to release a Request for Applications (RFA) in early September to expand our Project Connect statewide network of Medicaid outreach and enrollment assisters. This 18-month special grant initiative (January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028) will support new and existing partners in increasing access to Medicaid outreach and enrollment assistance in response to new federal Medicaid requirements. The RFA will include additional details on eligibility, staffing requirements, allowable uses of funds, and the application timeline. VHCF and VACAP will follow up with the RFA link when it goes live in early September.
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Virginia Housing Faith-Based Housing Listening Sessions
The Virginia Housing Strategic Housing Team will host listening sessions with partners to hear how the team can support those considering partnerships to develop affordable housing. As the “Faith in Housing Act” goes into effect in January 2027, these sessions will allow Virginia Housing to answer questions about resources they may have to assist with development efforts and learn more about opportunities to support Virginia's Housing Delivery Network.
Northern VA, Monday, August 24: Register here
Hampton Roads, Wednesday, August 26: Register here
Central VA, Thursday, August 27: Register here
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Virginia Center on Aging Needs Assessment Survey
The Virginia Center on Aging is conducting a statewide needs assessment to inform the development of the next Virginia State Plan for Aging Services. Adults aged 60+, caregivers, advocates, service providers are invited to share their experiences and priorities. The survey is open until September 25, 2026.
Learn more about the Division for Aging Services and their State Plan here: https://dars.virginia.gov/about/divisions/aging-services/state-plans/
Take the survey here: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=8JDCFCWEHPP9W47M
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Governor Spanberger Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for Summer Nutrition Program Ahead of August 31 Deadline
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged eligible Virginia families to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks, one of the Commonwealth’s summer nutrition programs that helps families put food on the table during summer break.
SUN Bucks offers eligible families a one-time $120 benefit for each eligible school-aged child during the summer months, when most schools close and children lose access to free or reduced-price school meals. More than 628,000 Virginia children have already received SUN Bucks since the program launched in June — but with nearly 705,000 children expected to be eligible statewide, thousands of eligible families may still qualify. Eligible families are able to apply for this summer’s benefit until August 31.
Read the Governor's press release here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/august-releases/name-1122718-en.html
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Upcoming Partner and Member Events
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September 2-4: NCAP 2026 Annual Convention, in St. Louis, MO
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October 5-7: VACAP Pathways from Poverty to Prosperity Summit, Richmond, VA
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October 14-15: Governor's Summit on Rural Prosperity, in Lexington, VA
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January 25-27, 2027: VACAP Legislative Conference, in Richmond, VA
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March 9-12, 2027: NCAF Washington Conference and Fly-In, Washington, DC
- Spring 2027 (new date): Boots on the Ground at Virginia CARES
Do you have an event, job posting, or RFP you'd like to share with the VACAP network in this monthly newsletter? Let us know at info@vacap.org.
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