Coalition Work
Virginia Food Access Coalition:
The Virginia Food Access Coalition is a collaborative of public and private organizations advocating for improved access to nutritious, local foods for all Virginians. VFAC seeks to bring healthy and nutritious foods to children and families across the state and to eliminate food insecurity.
Healthcare for All Virginians (HAV) Coalition (Led by The Commonwealth Institute):
The Commonwealth Institute leads the HAV coalition to advance affordable and accessible quality health care in Virginia.
Fund Our Schools (Led by The Commonwealth Institute and Legal Aid Justice Center):
The Commonwealth Institute and Legal Aid Justice Center have co-led the development of the Fund Our Schools coalition to fully and fairly fund Pre-K through 12 public education throughout the Commonwealth.
PUSH Coalition for Maternal Health (Led by Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy):
VICPP leads the PUSH Coalition and works to ensure birthing people have access to quality health care from the perinatal period through postpartum.
Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition (Led by Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy):
VICPP leads the Paid Sick Days Coalition and works to establish a paid sick days standards for all employees across the Commonwealth.
Paid Family and Medical Leave Coalition (Led by Freedom Virginia):
Freedom Virginia leads the Paid Family and Medical Leave Coalition and works to establish a state-administered Paid Family and Medical Leave policy for all employees across the Commonwealth.
Tax Fairness for Virginia Coalition (Led by The Commonwealth Institute):
Reforming how Virginia raises revenue and promoting equity by supporting policies that invest in our schools, invest in our environment, invest in our healthcare, and invest in our community.
Virginia Promise Partnership (Led by Virginia Early Childhood Foundation):
All Virginia families have access to affordable child care by 2030 regardless of income.
Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR):
VACIR is a multi-racial and multi-ethnic coalition of organizations that exists to win dignity, power, and quality of life for all immigrant and refugee communities.