Register Today: VACAP Legislative Conference and Weatherization Symposium

February 2-5, 2026 | Richmond Downtown Marriott

You won't want to miss the 2026 VACAP Legislative Conference. We will have a new Governor's Administration, new General Assembly members and big state funding challenges and opportunities to discuss and share. Be there for the latest training on core topics facing the community action network.

Monday, February 2:  Weatherization, Energy, and Whole Family Pre-Conference

Tuesday, February 3: VACAP Board Meeting, Updates from Leadership on New Governor's Administration, CSBG and other Community Action Trainings, Wx Peer Group, General Assembly Update, Advocacy Training

Wednesday, February 4: VACAP Advocacy Day

Learn more and register today: https://cvent.me/7BQr74

Save the Date: VACAP May Regional Meetings

Join VACAP and your Community Action peers in May 2026 for regional meetings as we gather leaders in your respective subject matter area and strategic sponsors for a day of networking and training. Tentative timing for each meeting is 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

May 13: Join us in Williamsburg at the College of William and Mary's School of Education

May 18: Weatherization Pre-conference at Wytheville Meeting Center

May 19: Regional Meeting at Wytheville Meeting Center

Registration and additional details will be available soon. You are welcome to attend either or both meetings. Please add the date and location to your calendar and we'll see you in May!

Cardinal News: Broadband expansion in Virginia can continue under federal program

Virginia has received federal approval for its plan to connect about 133,000 residences, businesses and community buildings to high-speed internet service. Virginia will move forward with its final plan under the Biden-era Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, or BEAD. The plan will provide internet access to mostly rural areas in the commonwealth.

Learn more and read the full article here: https://cardinalnews.org/2025/11/19/broadband-expansion-in-virginia-can-continue-under-federal-program-trump-administration-says/

VACAP Member News:

SERCAP Featured on PBS Show Life in the Heart Land

SERCAP was recently featured on the PBS show Life in the Heart Land, in an episode focusing on community lending and consumer protections in rural communities where predatory lenders flourish. The episode provides a great overview of the lending space and potential ideas for financial counseling, including a connection to VITA work.

Watch the episode here: https://www.pbs.org/video/community-lending-uskq7s/

Thrive Virginia Awarded Grant Celebrating Virginia Natural Gas Anniversary

Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) recently gathered community partners, local leaders, and Thrive Virginia board and staff to celebrate 175 years of service to the community. As part of the celebration, VNG recognized Thrive Virginia for its work empowering families across its service area, providing a $175,000 grant and 240 new winter coats through a partnership with Operation Warm.

Learn more at Thrive Virginia's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveVirginia