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Virginia Community Action Partnership

Virginia Community Action Partnership is a nonprofit that has provided one AFI grant since 2006, with the objective to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families in Virginia become self-sufficient and increase homeownership.

Virginia Community Action Partnership is a Network grantee with 46 subgrantees. The partnership emphasizes homeownership, with the goal of enhancing underutilized resources for low-income Virginians. The partnership has been successful in tax preparation, opening IDAs, and acquiring homes.

Partners

Virginia Community Action Partnership partners with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Virginia Housing Development Authority, Virginia Department of Social Services, IRS VITA program, and TAP to provide supportive services and resources.

Assets for Independence Grant History

Name	Amount	Start Date	End Date
90EI0408	$997,500	6/1/2006	5/31/2012

Project Title

Virginia Community Capital IDA Program

Highlights/Outcomes

535 IDAs have been opened.

314 participants have received financial education.

$587,892 saved by participants.

194 participants have purchased an asset.

Total AFI Funding

Total AFI Grant Funding: $997,500
Total Non-Federal Support: $1,000,000

Focus Population

This grantee targets eligible people at or below 200 percent poverty throughout Virginia, with a special emphasis on Hispanic and minority families.

Contact

Virginia Community Action Partnership
520 W. Franklin Street, Suite 202
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 644-0417
www.vacap.com