Dear ,


Medicaid covers nearly 1.9 million people in Virginia. The current version of the federal budget cuts a third of federal Medicaid funding across the country. The impact on Virginia would be significant: 

• 72,000 rural residents would lose their health coverage 
• 200,000 children would lose their health insurance 
• 1 in 5 seniors would lose their nursing home care 

Additionally, Virginia is one of nine states with a “trigger law” that would automatically end Medicaid expansion if federal funding dips below 90%.  This would cause 630,000 Virginians to lose vital coverage. 

Many of the most vulnerable members of our communities would be impacted by these cuts – children, pregnant people, and seniors. Hospitals in some of our rural areas would also be forced to close.   

Five members of the Virginia delegation in Congress recently voted to advance the current federal budget that includes cuts in Medicaid funding. Hundreds of thousands of constituents in their districts would be significantly impacted by the proposed cuts. Here are the numbers of people who would be impacted in each district: 

(Source of data: Virginia DMAS, January 22, 2024) 

Virginia Interfaith is joining the fight to stop these cuts. JOIN US TO VISIT REP. KIGGANS’ OFFICES IN VIRGINIA BEACH OR ONLEY.

We are partnering with our friends at Virginia Organizing in a call to action. Our community is visiting the offices of Congresswoman Jen Kiggans as we call for her to change her position on the current budget. Registration is not required, but if you register, we will make sure you get a reminder email. We will bring “All Faiths Believe in Justice” posters, and feel free to bring your own. 

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 am
Virginia Beach office 
283 Constitution Drive, Suite 900 
Virginia Beach, VA 23462 
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND REGISTRATION

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 am 
Onley Office 
25020 Shore Parkway, Suite 1B 
Onley, VA 23418 
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND REGISTRATION

We need to continue to make our voices heard as we fight for healthcare access for all Virginians. Thank you so much for your support! 

In Solidarity, 

Keisha

Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook
Co-Executive Director

After nearly a decade of hard work and dedication serving as Executive Director of the Virginia Interfaith Center, we’re celebrating Kim Bobo as she enters an exciting next chapter. Please join us for a memorable evening filled with fond memories, laughter, good food, and good company as we celebrate Kim and launch the Directors' Legacy Fund in her honor.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 3, 5-8 p.m.
Location: Hippodrome Theatre
                 528 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, VA

Virginia Mercury
March 10, 2025 
Op-Ed by Kim Bobo

The measure before the Governor is good for the state's economy and for the health of all Virginians, writes guest columist, Kim Bobo, Co-Executive Director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy

WTVR, CBS6
March 6, 2025
By, Cameron Thompson

Interview with Kenneth Hunter, Higher Education in Prison Organizer, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy advocates economic, racial, and social justice in Virginia’s policies and practices
through education, prayer, and action.