🌟 Exciting news for Virginia’s rural communities! Last week, USDA Rural Development Virginia State Director Perry Hickman joined us in Colonial Beach to announce the next phase of a transformative partnership that’s paving the way for growth in up to 10 small communities across the Commonwealth. Through a $500,000 award from the Rural Community Development Initiative Grant Program (RCDI), DHCD's Mobilizing Main Street (MMS) accelerator program will continue its work with nonprofits and local governments, creating more market opportunities and strengthening our local economies. 🌱💼 #VirginiaMainStreet #MobilizingMainStreet #USDA #RuralDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #SupportLocal
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About us
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is committed to creating safe, affordable, and prosperous communities to live, work and do business in Virginia. DHCD partners with Virginia’s communities to develop their economic potential, regulates Virginia’s building and fire codes, provides training and certification for building officials, and invests more than $100 million each year into housing and community development projects throughout the state - the majority of which are designed to help low-to-moderate income citizens. By partnering with local governments, nonprofit groups, state and federal agencies, and others, DHCD is working to improve the quality of life for Virginians. Official V3 Certified Company
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http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov
External link for Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
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- Government Relations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, Virginia
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- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Housing, Economic Development, Building and Fire Code, and Community Revitalization
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600 East Main Street
Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23219, US
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468 East Main Street
Suite 300B
Abingdon, Virginia 24210, US
Employees at Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
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Senta Leslie
Directing Virginia's efforts to make evictions rare, their impacts brief and the experience humane.
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Shara Gibson, MBA
Manager, GO Virginia
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Sara J. Dunnigan
Deputy Director, GO Virginia and Economic Development at Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
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Rebecca Rowe, DFCP
Coaching communities to empower impactful local action.
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Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development reposted this
There's no place like #MainStreet and in 2025 #VirginiaMainStreet will mark it's 40th (Ruby) Anniversary!! Save the date and join us at the City of Richmond, Virginia's #MainStreetStation to celebrate our #communities, #partners, #impacts, and #acheivements! Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America, will deliver our keynote address and key contributors to the program will receive #lifetimeacheivement awards - you won't want to miss it!
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Hear from our very own Dr. Tamarah Christian Holmes, who will delve into our vital efforts to close the digital divide in Virginia.
Learn about how Virginia is closing the digital divide during a free webinar on Wednesday November 6 at noon. The Virginia Office of Broadband is managing a portfolio of more than $3 billion in combined state and federal grants to support finishing the job of expanding broadband infrastructure to the remaining unserved localities and tackling gaps in broadband adoption and literacy. Tamarah Christian Holmes, PhD, director of the Virginia Office of Broadband, will explore the agency’s work to bridge the digital gaps across Virginia. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Get more details about the webinar and speaker - and to register: https://lnkd.in/ejfxzBeT
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Lead exposure can be harmful, especially for young kids. Protect your family by getting your home and children tested for lead. DHCD’s Lead Hazard Reduction Program can help keep your home safe. Take action today and see if you're eligible at the link below! #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek https://lnkd.in/eVgrXXpf
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Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development reposted this
We're excited to introduce the Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of 2024-2025! 🎊 These 40 fellows represent a diverse network of public, private and nonprofit leaders from all 13 Appalachian states. Over the next nine months, they'll explore the region, develop skills, exchange ideas and forge partnerships to strengthen communities. Please join us in celebrating our sixth class of #AppalachianLeaders, y'all! 💙👉 https://bit.ly/4hskxJE
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We're excited to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Haysi Riverfront Park, a project funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER grant as part of a larger initiative to expand outdoor recreation in Southwest Virginia. 🌿 This new park includes a handicap-accessible pavilion, playground, and river walkway, enhancing outdoor opportunities for residents and visitors in Dickenson County. A special thank you to Friends of Southwest Virginia, and all our partners who helped make this project a reality. Together, we're building a stronger, more connected community!
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It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Protect your family and make your home safer! 🏠✨ DHCD's Lead Hazard Reduction Program offers federal funding for lead abatement across Virginia. We're partnering with local health departments and agencies to help families live in healthier, lead-safe homes. Want to see if you're eligible? Learn more and apply today at the link below! 💻 #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek https://ow.ly/rCWv50TNQEB
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Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development reposted this
Fall may be here, but so are applications for ARC's free summer learning opportunities for Appalachian students! 👇 💡 The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy, hosted at Appalachian State University, seeks high school students interested in cultivating creativity and exploring entrepreneurship. 🔬 Meanwhile, the Appalachian STEM Academy invites middle school students, and high school students and teachers, to work on research projects alongside award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. We've ensured our partners can safely host camps in summer 2025 and we'll continue to work closely with them as their states recover from Hurricane Helene. Furthermore, we understand potential applicants may also be hurricane-impacted and we're committed to ensuring all students have the opportunity to apply. If an impacted student is unable to make the December 6 application deadline, please email academies@arc.gov. 💙 Learn more about each opportunity here: https://bit.ly/4ebtzId
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