Henrico establishes $60M trust fund to address affordable housing ‘crisis’ • Henrico nonprofit celebrates 20 years of expanding medication access
Henrico Newsflash – May 16, 2024
Henrico establishes $60M trust fund to address affordable housing ‘crisis’
In a unique effort to spur the immediate construction of more affordable housing options, Henrico County is establishing a $60-million housing trust fund using unbudgeted economic development revenue from data centers in the county.
County officials made the announcement Thursday morning during a press conference at the county’s western government center. Click here to read more
Virginia nonprofit celebrates 20 years of expanding medication access
As the cost of living rises, many low-income Virginians often have to choose between paying for vital medication or putting food on the table. This is where Rx Partnership comes in – a nonprofit that works to expand medication access across the entire state and has done so for 20 years.
Rx Partnership executive director Amy Yarcich said the organization obtains medication either by purchasing it or through pharmaceutical company donations, where it is then sent to free clinics across the commonwealth. Click here to read more
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