Child poverty in Virginia has climbed to 12%, affecting more than 230,000 children and reversing previous gains made during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Have you walked a day in the life of someone who’s homeless or living in poverty?

The Academy is a privately funded school in Roanoke with the aim of helping to break families out of the welfare system.

The organization is dedicated to helping children (K-5th grade) and their families through education and reading services.