Educate. Inform. Connect.
Educating Civic Leagues and HOA’s About City Government Since 1959
The Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) is an educational non-profit that reports the facts about City government to the established, suburban neighborhood.
“We are not here to find the light; we are here to be the light.”
Photos: Neighborhood aerial, Image courtesy of the city of Virginia Beach; Pungo farm by PumpkinSky, CC BY-SA 3.0; The Oceanfront by Bruce Emmerling, CC BY-SA 4.0; Naval Air Station Oceana, U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kayla King, public domain; Town Center by Nannette Turner, CC BY 2.0.
Next VBCCO General Meeting
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:30 pm at Bow Creek Recreation Center, 3427 Club House Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452Guest speakers: Trevor McReynolds and Kyle Carlson, Code Enforcement Supervisors, Housing and Neighborhood Preservation.
We welcome everyone, Member or not, to attend our monthly VBCCO General Meetings.
Help at VBCCO General Meetings: volunteer
Latest City Meeting
Latest news
- City Manager Friday Package: October 9, 2026
The City Manager’s weekly package to City Council for October 9, 2026. Source: City of Virginia Beach, City Manager’s Office, Friday Package. - Planning Commission Informal Briefing: October 14, 2026
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: City Hall – Building 1, Conference Room 2034, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 The Planning Commission is an 11-member body, appointed by… Read more: Planning Commission Informal Briefing: October 14, 2026 - Planning Commission Formal Hearing: October 14, 2026When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where: City Council Chamber, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Building 1, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 The Planning Commission is an 11-member body, appointed by the City Council,… Read more: Planning Commission Formal Hearing: October 14, 2026
Featured program: VBCCO Academy
The VBCCO Academy is designed to educate civic leaders on issues important to citizens.
Next Academy session: coming Winter 2026
Best Practices guides for civic leaders
- Quality Meetings
- Interacting with City Council
- Interacting with City Staff
- Increasing Participation
- Leader Burnout
- Newsletter
- Social Media
- Start-Up
Starting a civic league? Contact bestpractices@vbcco.org.
What’s In It For Me?
Communication
Authentic Communication
- Inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders.
- Credible, civic-minded sources of information presented in a way that residents can use.
Education
Information resource
- Raise awareness of matters affecting the community and steps to influence the outcome.
- Educate neighbors on City and neighborhood issues.
- Educate residents on how to identify community needs and access City services.
Collaboration
Networking and Socializing
- Provide a framework in which to work together in prevention of crime and to improve the quality of life.
- Facilitate community volunteer programs.
- Opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and strengthen community bonds.
Representation
Represent the community wishes
- Communicate recommendations, suggestions, and/or modifications to City Council to improve the quality of life in the community.
- Giving Citizens a ‘Seat at the Table’.
- Attend meetings and public hearings and report to members.
Membership
Is your Civic Organization a member of the VBCCO? If not, why not? Join us in making our neighborhoods have a bigger voice in City Government.
Annual dues: $50.00 per Civic Organization, $25.00 per Individual Member
Volunteer
VBCCO’s work is done by five committees. Pick the one that fits you. Questions go to volunteerchair@vbcco.org.
Communications
Managing and enhancing our public presence and ensuring effective communications with members and the broader community.
Education
Develops and delivers VBCCO’s educational programs, including the VBCCO Academy and the Best Practices guides, so civic leaders understand City government and can better serve their neighborhoods.
Membership
To foster membership in the VBCCO by Civic Organizations, Civic Leagues and Homeowner’s Associations to foster a “One Voice” to City Government.
Programs & Events
Responsible for organizing informative and impactful activities and meetings that align with our mission.
Volunteers
Recruit and source members who want to volunteer on committees. Create a pool of non-member resources to help with events and other needs.