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Virginia child poverty rises to 12%, reversing pandemic gains

Child poverty in Virginia has climbed to 12%, affecting more than 230,000 children and reversing previous gains made during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

$51 million in medical debt to be wiped for Southwest Virginia residents

More than 35,000 residents across Southwest Virginia will be seeing their medical debt erased after a major purchase by The ...
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As Virginia’s child poverty rate rises, local advocates push for long-term solutions

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new report shows more and more of Virginia’s children are living in poverty. Advocates say government programs are the reason the rate isn’t even higher. According to the ...
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Virginia child poverty rates rising, advocacy group reports

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Child poverty rates in Virginia have increased from 9% to 12%, according to new data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzed by Voices for Virginia’s Children. The updated ...
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Huddle Up Moms to open Southwest Virginia’s first and only certified diaper bank

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s no secret that diapers are a huge expense for families with little ones. According to Huddle Up Moms, diapers make up about 15% of family budgets, with a third of Southwest ...