Housing

The approach provides support and assistance for people to rebuild their lives.

Urban Hope, a Richmond non-profit provides affordable rentals to help families move out of poverty.

A Petersburg woman shares candidly the true costs of living with poverty. As a former foster child, she has had to overcome many challenges, including hunger and homelessness, to reach greater financial stability. She says most don’t understand the creativity and resilience required of those struggling to get by with very little.

The neighborhood of Culmore is considered an island of disadvantage – an impoverished area largely in the midst of one known for being wealthy. Million dollar homes sit mere blocks away from apartment complexes that house several families in a single unit.

Stress, anxiety and social isolation can compound financial difficulties.

BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.

What was originally pitched as a $50-million project in 2021 was looking more like a $75-million project in 2024.

Lawmakers grilled the head of the VA home loan program this week. They want a fix.

Northside shelter to offer at least 100 beds, wraparound services.

At least 130 residences are planned for a 2-acre parcel adjacent to VUU campus.