Dear ,

If you haven't cast your ballot yet, don't wait another moment. Early voting isn't just convenient—it's your insurance policy to make sure your voice is heard. 

Why vote early? Because life happens. When you vote early, you give yourself a safety net. Discover an issue with your voter registration? You'll have time to fix it. Worried about Election Day surprises like car trouble, a sick child, or last-minute work conflicts? You've already handled the most important task on your to-do list. 

Your early vote is also your vote of confidence in democracy itself. Right now, there are organized efforts to roll back the voting access we've fought so hard to expand. Critics are constantly attacking Virginia's 45-day early voting window, trying to make it harder for people like you to participate. Every time you vote early, you're not just casting a ballot—you're proving that expanded access works and is valued by voters. 

We need you to show up. The current early voting numbers tell a concerning story. Here's what we're seeing in key jurisdictions: 

Source: Virginia Public Access Project (www.vpap.org) 

Don't let your community be underrepresented. Don't leave your vote to chance. Virginia's future depends on voters who care enough to act—and that means you. 

Find your early voting location and make your plan today. Four days left. Make them count. 

In solidarity,
Keisha 

Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook
Executive Director

The Virginia Interfaith Center is organizing "Interfaith Justice Revival" events in collaboration with the Virginia Poverty Law Center and the Virginia NAACP. Taking inspiration from old-school religious gatherings, we hope to motivate action toward making the world a better place for all. VICPP is partnering with local leaders in communities around southwestern Virginia to build relationships and engagement.  

We would be thrilled for you to partner with us! To get involved, please contact VICPP's Director of Faith Organizing, Sheila Herlihy Hennessee (sheila@virginiainterfaithcenter.org).  

Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook is hitting the road this summer, and her first stop is Roanoke! Join us on Wednesday, June 25 at 6 PM for the kickoff of Visionary Voices, a statewide event series where you can meet the new Executive Director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP). 

Appointed on April 1, 2025, Rev. Dr. Cook is VICPP’s tenth Executive Director and the first African American to lead the organization. She succeeds director Kim Bobo, who served for nearly a decade. 

Dr. Cook will share the inside scoop about how Virginia Interfaith works with community members, advocacy, organizations, and legislators, to impact positive social change. You’ll learn about legislation we worked on supporting maternal health, higher education in prison, affordable housing and worker rights.  

This event is part of VICPP’s commitment to connecting with faith communities and people of goodwill across the Commonwealth. Come hear from Rev. Dr. Cook and learn more about VICPP’s mission to advance economic, racial, and social justice in Virginia through education, advocacy, and prayer. 

This event will be held at Twisted Tracks Brewery, where guests are welcome to purchase their favorite beverages and snacks directly from the venue’s menu. 

Want to bring Visionary Voices to your area? We’d love to partner with you. To host a future stop on Keisha’s tour, please email our Development Manager, Tania Doles, with your proposed date, time, and venue: tania@virginiainterfaithcenter.org)

Join us for an inspiring and informative event focused on leveraging faith properties for housing initiatives. 

These gatherings will bring together pastors, lay leaders, and experienced professionals to share their experiences and insights about creating housing projects that serve the community.  

Attendees will explore whether building affordable housing is the right fit for their congregation, gain a deeper understanding of the development process, learn how to live their mission while fostering strong community connections, and engage with nonprofit developers and supportive intermediaries. 

Petersburg: Thursday, August 7 

Fredericksburg: Thursday, August 14 

Newport News: Thursday, August 28 

If you have questions or want to learn how to get involved with these events, please email our Faith and Housing Specialist, Amanda Kline, amanda@interfaithcenter.org)

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