Rising Hope Mission Church sent a delegation to Richmond on Feb. 2 to meet with state Sen. Scott Surovell and Del. Paul Krizek in support of bills that uphold the teachings of Christ to care for those in need. Primarily the delegation supports the Governor's budget proposals to expand mental health and substance services in Virginia; the need to expand its health care programs for low-income Virginians; restoring driver's licenses to those who are truly destitute without paying fines and fees and utilize other means such as community service; opposing the effort to reduce TANF (welfare) benefits to 12 months; and strengthening enforcement of wage theft by employers.