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Legal tools, guidance, and self-advocacy resources to help you navigate the Virginia legal system.
Our Work
Since 1978, we’ve been a source of information on poverty law issues. From new lawyer training to educational outreach to leadership on advocacy issues, we ensure that low-income Virginians’ voices are heard by our legal system.
Advocacy
Advocacy
We advocate alongside communities and within the General Assembly to shape policies and fight for a more just and equitable Virginia.
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Education
Education
VPLC’s educational programs provide communities, partners, and policymakers with accessible tools, resources, and training to support informed advocacy for economic justice and essential services.
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Litigation
Litigation
VPLC uses the power of the court system to fight for low-income Virginians, holding both private corporations and the state accountable to ensure fairness and justice for all.
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News and Insights
Long-Delayed Benefits Finally Reaching Virginia Families
The new congressional agreement funds SNAP through September 2026, but the disruption has already strained families, food banks, and community resources.
VPLC Joins National Coalition Defending FTC Independence
VPLC is among 40 consumer, privacy, and competition organizations filing an amicus brief in Slaughter v. Trump, supporting Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in the challenge to her attempted removal by the President.
Marketplace Open Enrollment: What Virginians Need to Know
Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace is underway through January 30, and VPLC’s Enroll Virginia program continues to offer free, unbiased enrollment assistance. Without congressional action to extend enhanced premium tax credits, Marketplace premiums will rise sharply in 2026.
Upcoming VPLC Events
Kinship Law Matters Monthly Workshop
Virtual
Join us for a monthly virtual discussion series where kinship caregivers gain access to clear, up-to-date information about civil legal issues that impact your family.
