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As originally reported by 13News Now in Norfolk, December 20, 2022. The Hampton Roads community’s support for families impacted by the deadly Walmart shooting is growing.   CHESAPEAKE, [...]

December 2, 2022. As a trusted partner, The Planning Council is helping the City of Chesapeake collect donations in the wake of the November 22nd Walmart tragedy. Tragedies such as these [...]

November 18, 2022. As the weather grows colder, annual winter homeless shelters are commencing operations, and the need is already exceeding expectations. The Planning Council collected and [...]

On November 15th, the Continuum of Care Team at The Planning Council was awarded the Best Regional Partnership Award. The Virginia Housing Awards recognize innovative, effective efforts that [...]

September 1, 2022. Leaving her own company in good hands, Jean Canoles Bruce landed at The Planning Council, eventually becoming its Executive Director. For the next 25 years, she was focused on [...]

April 1, 2022. Until recently, gambling in Virginia meant bingo, the lottery, backroom poker games, or office/social betting pools. It meant trips out of state to casinos in Maryland, Delaware, [...]

Jo Ann Short has 30 years of experience leading multiple nonprofits, fundraising, and developing regional partnerships to address community needs. NORFOLK, VA. March 2022. The Planning Council [...]