Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP)
@vainterfaith.bsky.social
VICPP's mission is to engage people of faith and goodwill to advocate for economic, racial, and social justice in Virginia's policies and practices.
Richmond, VA friends! Join us on Wed. July 23, 6 pm, at Richbrau Brewery, to meet Virginia Interfaith Center's new executive director, @revlcook.bsky.social Dr. LaKeisha Cook! Link to register: bit.ly/RVA25meet - learn about our work advocating for economic, racial, and social justice!
July 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Richmond, VA friends! Join us on Wed. July 23, 6 pm, at Richbrau Brewery, to meet Virginia Interfaith Center's new executive director, @revlcook.bsky.social Dr. LaKeisha Cook! Link to register: bit.ly/RVA25meet - learn about our work advocating for economic, racial, and social justice!
It’s Election Day in Virginia. Polls are open until 7 PM—if you’re in line by then, you can vote.
Need help or have issues? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Make your voice heard. #VirginiaPrimary #ElectionDay #VICPP #VotingRights
Need help or have issues? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Make your voice heard. #VirginiaPrimary #ElectionDay #VICPP #VotingRights
June 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s Election Day in Virginia. Polls are open until 7 PM—if you’re in line by then, you can vote.
Need help or have issues? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Make your voice heard. #VirginiaPrimary #ElectionDay #VICPP #VotingRights
Need help or have issues? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Make your voice heard. #VirginiaPrimary #ElectionDay #VICPP #VotingRights
Voting in Virginia’s June 17 Primary?
Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you have questions or issues at the polls.
You can vote in one party’s primary (Dem or GOP), not both.
Not every precinct has both—ask a poll worker.
It’s normal to be asked which ballot you want.
Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you have questions or issues at the polls.
You can vote in one party’s primary (Dem or GOP), not both.
Not every precinct has both—ask a poll worker.
It’s normal to be asked which ballot you want.
June 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Voting in Virginia’s June 17 Primary?
Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you have questions or issues at the polls.
You can vote in one party’s primary (Dem or GOP), not both.
Not every precinct has both—ask a poll worker.
It’s normal to be asked which ballot you want.
Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) if you have questions or issues at the polls.
You can vote in one party’s primary (Dem or GOP), not both.
Not every precinct has both—ask a poll worker.
It’s normal to be asked which ballot you want.
Juneteenth honors freedom, resistance, and Black joy.
This week, VICPP joins communities across Virginia to celebrate—and to keep pushing for racial justice.
Find events near you: virginiainterfaithcenter.org/racial-equit...
This week, VICPP joins communities across Virginia to celebrate—and to keep pushing for racial justice.
Find events near you: virginiainterfaithcenter.org/racial-equit...
June 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Juneteenth honors freedom, resistance, and Black joy.
This week, VICPP joins communities across Virginia to celebrate—and to keep pushing for racial justice.
Find events near you: virginiainterfaithcenter.org/racial-equit...
This week, VICPP joins communities across Virginia to celebrate—and to keep pushing for racial justice.
Find events near you: virginiainterfaithcenter.org/racial-equit...
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
June 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location.
* Voting early ensures your vote is cast, and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location.
* Voting early ensures your vote is cast, and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
June 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location.
* Voting early ensures your vote is cast, and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location.
* Voting early ensures your vote is cast, and supports our democracy....with no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click here www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
Click here www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
June 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click here www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
Click here www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no worries about scheduling conflicts. Early voting also proves that Americans value expanded voting access!
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no need to worry about scheduling conflicts.
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no need to worry about scheduling conflicts.
June 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
VIRGINIA VOTERS! Early voting ends Sat. June 14
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no need to worry about scheduling conflicts.
Click www.tinyurl.com/VoteVAnow to find your voting location
Voting early ensures your vote is cast, supports our democracy....and no need to worry about scheduling conflicts.
Urgent: VIRGINIA FAITH LEADERS please sign this letter tinyurl.com/faithleaders... urging U.S. Senators to reject the budget bill that would strip 262,000 Virginians of Medicaid health benefits.
June 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Urgent: VIRGINIA FAITH LEADERS please sign this letter tinyurl.com/faithleaders... urging U.S. Senators to reject the budget bill that would strip 262,000 Virginians of Medicaid health benefits.
A message of hope for these challenging times, from our Executive Director, @revlcook.bsky.social Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook. READ: virginiainterfaithcenter.org/peace-be-sti...
June 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
A message of hope for these challenging times, from our Executive Director, @revlcook.bsky.social Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook. READ: virginiainterfaithcenter.org/peace-be-sti...
JOY IS RESISTANCE! At this time of anxiety and budget cuts to programs serving the most vulnerable...we encourage you to intentionally create space for joy. Embracing moments of happiness amid difficulty isn't frivolous—it's revolutionary. Post a joyful pix & tag @vainterfaith #joyisresistance.
May 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
JOY IS RESISTANCE! At this time of anxiety and budget cuts to programs serving the most vulnerable...we encourage you to intentionally create space for joy. Embracing moments of happiness amid difficulty isn't frivolous—it's revolutionary. Post a joyful pix & tag @vainterfaith #joyisresistance.
This morning, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, described Pope Leo XIV’s first message to the world as a call to peace and dialogue, highlighting the significance of his name as a clear reference to the Church’s social teaching in the modern age.
May 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This morning, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, described Pope Leo XIV’s first message to the world as a call to peace and dialogue, highlighting the significance of his name as a clear reference to the Church’s social teaching in the modern age.
YOU CAN VOTE STARTING TODAY in Virginia!
Early in-person voting dates: May 2- June 14.
Check VA Dept. Elections www.elections.virginia.gov/to be sure you are registered (May 27 deadline) or to request a mail-in ballot (June 6 deadline).
Early in-person voting dates: May 2- June 14.
Check VA Dept. Elections www.elections.virginia.gov/to be sure you are registered (May 27 deadline) or to request a mail-in ballot (June 6 deadline).
May 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
YOU CAN VOTE STARTING TODAY in Virginia!
Early in-person voting dates: May 2- June 14.
Check VA Dept. Elections www.elections.virginia.gov/to be sure you are registered (May 27 deadline) or to request a mail-in ballot (June 6 deadline).
Early in-person voting dates: May 2- June 14.
Check VA Dept. Elections www.elections.virginia.gov/to be sure you are registered (May 27 deadline) or to request a mail-in ballot (June 6 deadline).
The Virginia Interfaith Center continues to fight for worker protection, living wages, and immigrant rights, as we celebrate #InternationalWorkersDay. During this annual global day to support workers, millions are marching across the US and the world to call attention to workers' rights.
May 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Virginia Interfaith Center continues to fight for worker protection, living wages, and immigrant rights, as we celebrate #InternationalWorkersDay. During this annual global day to support workers, millions are marching across the US and the world to call attention to workers' rights.
Our Executive Director, @revlcook.bsky.social Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, joined 100+ faith leaders at a prayer breakfast in Richmond, VA, as part of the 74th #NationalDayofPrayer. Tens of thousands participated in events across the country to bring messages of hope and a call to help those in need.
May 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our Executive Director, @revlcook.bsky.social Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, joined 100+ faith leaders at a prayer breakfast in Richmond, VA, as part of the 74th #NationalDayofPrayer. Tens of thousands participated in events across the country to bring messages of hope and a call to help those in need.
Today, we remember Pope Francis—the first pontiff from Latin America and the first Jesuit pope—whose leadership was a beacon of compassion, justice, and humility.
Descansa en paz, Papa Francisco. May your legacy guide us.
Descansa en paz, Papa Francisco. May your legacy guide us.
April 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today, we remember Pope Francis—the first pontiff from Latin America and the first Jesuit pope—whose leadership was a beacon of compassion, justice, and humility.
Descansa en paz, Papa Francisco. May your legacy guide us.
Descansa en paz, Papa Francisco. May your legacy guide us.
Congress is proposing $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade. CLICK ON THIS ALERT NOW vakids.org/get-involved...? to urge your representative to stop these dangerous cuts. In Virginia, 630,000 people could lose coverage - children, pregnant women and seniors. There’s still time to act!
April 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Congress is proposing $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade. CLICK ON THIS ALERT NOW vakids.org/get-involved...? to urge your representative to stop these dangerous cuts. In Virginia, 630,000 people could lose coverage - children, pregnant women and seniors. There’s still time to act!
Wishing a happy Passover to the Jewish community.
April 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Wishing a happy Passover to the Jewish community.
@revlcook.bsky.social Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, Executive Director of VA Interfaith Center, will speak 7-9 pm TONIGHT about ACTIVISM AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT at First Baptist Church of Vienna, VA. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of VA'S strongest social justice leaders. #vicpp #socialjustice
April 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
@revlcook.bsky.social Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, Executive Director of VA Interfaith Center, will speak 7-9 pm TONIGHT about ACTIVISM AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT at First Baptist Church of Vienna, VA. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of VA'S strongest social justice leaders. #vicpp #socialjustice
Our staff is thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook as our new Executive Director as she takes the helm, advocating for economic, racial, and social justice.
April 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our staff is thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook as our new Executive Director as she takes the helm, advocating for economic, racial, and social justice.