The Virginia Poverty Law Centre helps people who are facing eviction in Richmond in person and online. They also offer drop-in help at local libraries and have plans to spread to other high-eviction areas in Virginia.
Richmond Launches New Eviction Assistance Program at Local Libraries
According to Virginia Mercury, the Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) has started a new program in Richmond to help people facing eviction. They are working with the Richmond Public Library to offer in-person help at three library branches each week.
Monday through Thursday, you can drop in at the East End Branch, Wednesday through Thursday at the Main Branch, and Thursday through Friday at the Broad Rock Branch. The Eviction Defiance Centre also has a website where people can learn about the steps of eviction, legal terms, and papers.
Richmond to Pilot Right-to-Counsel Program While Virginia Poverty Law Center Pushes for Early Eviction Support
Next year, Richmond will begin a right-to-counsel pilot program with $500,000 in funding. For now, though, VPLC is focused on giving immediate help. They also back a bill that would have made people wait longer before getting an eviction notice, but Governor Glenn Youngkin recently vetoed it. More people are already getting early help through the Virginia Poverty Law Center’s services, which could keep some people from having to go to court.