Building Futures and Realizing Dreams for Six Decades
Since 1964, our work to help people build brighter futures and realize their dreams has remained constant. Today, People Incorporated of Virginia is a large, innovative, effective community action agency. We help people help themselves with far-reaching programs that change lives for the better and improve communities.
People Incorporated has been changing lives in Virginia for 60 years. Listen to Bryan Phipps, President and CEO, discuss People Incorporated's impact on the communities we serve.
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Staff Spotlight: Jamie Gross
For more than 17 years, Jamie Gross has helped individuals and families navigate the path to homeownership. Now, her dedication has earned regional recognition. Jamie Gross, Housing Counseling Coordinator at People Incorporated of Virginia, has received the 2026 Fahe Impact Award, recognizing her dedication to helping individuals and families achieve sustainable homeownership. Since joining People […]
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Rose
This month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Jessica, our dedicated Weatherization Program Compliance Officer. Since rejoining People Incorporated in November 2022 (after previously serving from 2009–2011), Jessica has become an indispensable part of our Weatherization team. Jessica keeps the program running smoothly by managing incoming calls, maintaining waiting lists, certifying client eligibility, coordinating vendor bids […]
Building Stronger Foundations: The Story Behind “Get Your Money Right”
A Challenge Shared Across Communities For many small business owners, getting started means moving quickly and making the most of what is available. In those early stages, personal and business finances often overlap in ways that feel necessary at the time but can become difficult to manage later. This pattern is something both People Incorporated Financial […]
"Project Discovery helped me see that college wasn't just a dream. It was something I could actually achieve."
“Everyone’s been amazing. More families need this support, especially here in our county.”
“We were able to pay off a lot of our own debt and get ourselves a little bit more stable financially."
“They gave me the courage and the foundation to jump into law enforcement with both feet.”
“People Inc. was absolutely instrumental in securing this place. There was no way I could have started it without them."
“I am just immensely grateful and feel extremely blessed, it’s been tough, it’s been hard, but it could have been a lot worse.”
