Who we are
Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to breaking down systemic barriers that keep low-income Virginians in the cycle of poverty through advocacy, education, and litigation. Since 1978, we’ve advocated for legislation that benefits low-income Virginians and provided training to legal aid organizations throughout the Commonwealth in the following areas: housing, consumer rights, domestic and sexual violence, elder rights, family and child welfare, health insurance, and public benefits. We are the only statewide organization that provides training to local legal aid program staff, private attorneys, and low-income clients relating exclusively to the legal rights of low-income Virginians.
What we do
VPLC’s Housing Advocacy work focuses on the rights of renters, low-income homeowners, and addressing issues around housing access. We provide regular training and technical assistance for legal aid staff and pro bono attorneys, as well as community members and advocates in nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, and elsewhere. Through outreach and tools like the Eviction Defense Center, we help renters know what they can do to relate with landlords to the benefit of both parties, helping to address problems or to avoid potential problems before they get out of hand.
Contact us
919 East Main Street, Suite 610
Richmond, VA 23219
P: (804) 782-9430
F: (804) 649-0974
Support our work
Your investment in our work helps us respond to the needs of our low-income neighbors throughout Virginia.
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