What is VHA Membership?
Your Virginia Housing Alliance membership connects you to a statewide network of advocates, practitioners, service providers, policymakers, and community leaders – all working to expand housing opportunity and end homelessness in Virginia. Our incredible members include individuals who are passionate about solving housing challenges, as well as nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies.
“Being part of the Virginia Housing Alliance reminds us we’re not alone. It gives us the guidance, connections, and confidence we need to tackle tough issues and do our best for the people and families we serve every day.”
– VHA member organization (homeless services)
What’s New with VHA Membership?
As the Virginia Housing Alliance continues to grow in our advocacy, education, and capacity-building work, we have adjusted our membership structure to create more opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and member support. Our updated tiers better reflect varying organizational size and capacity while helping to sustain and expand the programs, events, and advocacy efforts that our members rely on.
With new benefits and a wider range of membership tiers now available, there has never been a better time than now to consider joining VHA!
VHA Membership Benefits
Your VHA membership benefits may include:
- Priority and discounted registration for all VHA events – including our annual Housing Credit Conference and Housing Virginia’s Most Vulnerable
- Opportunities to shape policy by providing input on VHA’s legislative agenda
- Direct access to lawmakers during VHA’s Housing Advocacy Day, held annually during the Virginia General Assembly Session
- Eligibility for organizational capacity-building support through VHA’s AmeriCorps VISTA program
- Discounted listings on VHA’s new Housing Jobs Board
- Exclusive networking opportunities and members-only events
- Detailed weekly policy updates throughout the General Assembly Session
- Opportunities to be featured in VHA’s monthly newsletter and social media
- Attend discounted professional development and training sessions – or share your own expertise by facilitating an event!
Support from our VHA members helps us to:
- Advocate for additional state resources – to include the new $40M investment in the Virginia Housing Trust Fund that we helped secure for FY2027!
- Coordinate Virginia’s response to a changing federal landscape
- Plan and facilitate events like our annual Housing Advocacy Day, the Housing Credit Conference, and Housing Virginia’s Most Vulnerable
- Build capacity across the state through our AmeriCorps VISTA program
- Provide technical assistance and expertise around policy implementation
- Offer development and training opportunities for housing professionals
- Bring partners together to build out the Virginia Continuum of Care Network and advocate for robust CoC funding at the state and federal levels
What Our Members Are Saying
Don’t just take it from us – read on to hear what these organizations value most about their VHA membership.
Policy & Advocacy
“Due to VHA’s regular and timely updates in regards to housing legislative initiatives, Housing Alexandria has been able to keep up to date with any changes that could impact our work. This has allowed us to make well-informed decisions that impact our organization’s strategy and the projects we choose to take on to bring affordable housing to Alexandria.”
– Housing Alexandria | Alexandria, VA
“[The] Virginia Housing Alliance has been the most effective advocate for strengthening and expanding the Virginia Housing Trust Fund. Without that critical resource, neither our Cherry Avenue project nor any of the other developments in our pipeline would be possible.”
– Piedmont Housing Alliance | Charlottesville, VA
“Being a VHA member has given us direct access to critical policy updates. VHA’s Federal Housing Impact [Calls] have been invaluable for both our staff and board, keeping us up-to-date on the changing federal housing landscape. This knowledge shapes how we operate, guides our decision-making, and helps us advocate more effectively for the communities we serve.”
– Rebuilding Together Richmond | Richmond, VA
AmeriCorps VISTA Capacity-Building
“In August 2025, [we received our] first VHA VISTA. [He] is helping us to identify innovative ways to expand our Home Repair Blitz by researching best practices, building partnerships, and developing new strategies that allow us to serve more homeowners efficiently with limited resources.”
– Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation | Danville, VA
“The [Virginia Housing Alliance] VISTA program helped expand our organizational capacity while also creating an opportunity to develop and retain emerging talent within the housing and community development field. [Our VISTA member’s] contributions during her service year added meaningful support to our work, and her continued growth within the organization – now as a permanent staff member – reflects the long-term value of investing in passionate professionals who are committed to strengthening communities.”
– VCDC | Richmond, VA
Networking & Connection
“Being a VHA member has given us direct access to critical policy updates. The Federal Housing Impact meetings have been invaluable for both our staff and board, keeping us up to date on the changing federal housing landscape. This knowledge shapes how we operate, guides our decision-making, and helps us advocate more effectively for the communities we serve.”
– Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter | Woodstock, VA
“VHA helps us stay in the loop – not just with policy and funding updates, but by connecting us with others across the state who care deeply about housing. It’s a great space to share what we’re working on, learn from others, and feel part of a bigger movement.”
– Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority | Lynchburg, VA
How to Join VHA
Please click here to learn more about VHA membership – or to join today! Have questions or are looking for additional information? Please contact VHA’s Resource Development Manager, Carrie Hamilton, at chamilton@vahousingalliance.org.