Advance Evening News
This evening, Virginia finally releases School Quality Profiles, FXBG Advance's Publisher wins prestigious award, and the CoC scrambles as HUD pulls back funding opportunity.
Virginia Releases School Quality Profiles
By Martin Davis
The Advance will have reporting on the state’s new accountability framework in coming days.
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FXBG Advance Publisher Wins Laurie A. Wideman Enterprising Woman’s Award
By Martin Davis
For the first time in the award’s history, two women - Leigh Anne Van Doren and Dr. Denise Willis - were honored.
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Federal Pull-Back from Funding Opportunity Notice Rattles Local Continuum of Care
By Martin Davis
Fredericksburg CoC has released a notification advising potential organizations seeking funds how to progress while HUD wrestles with how to fund CoCs
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