Virginia CURE is a Chapter of International CURE, which is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and Virginia CURE members automatically enjoy membership in International CURE Members receive newsletters and opportunities to attend conferences and meetings.

International CURE sets organizational policy. A Board of Directors, with members elected for 2-year terms, sets Chapter policy, aided by an Executive Committee consisting of the Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. The director, a full-time volunteer, conducts operations with the assistance of the Executive Committee, the Local Chapter Developer, and a Correspondence Volunteer.

Virginia C.U.R.E.’s organizational meeting was held in Richmond, Virginia on January 15, 1988. In 1992, Virginia CURE was incorporated in Virginia and its tax-exempt status was granted by the IRS. Virginia CURE is funded by membership dues and tax deductible donations.

On October 17 2009, Virginia CURE’s 22nd Annual Meeting was held at the United Methodist Family Services in Richmond.. Two new Board members were elected . Organizing for Advocacy was the Meeting theme with a workshop presented by Joe Szakos of the Virginia Organizing Project and keynote speaker, Helen Trainor of the Virginia Incarcerated Persons Project who spoke stirringly of the challenges that face criminal justice reform activists in Virginia. Awards were presented to Gina Hudson, Dr. Robert Bohall, Dr. Tom Petersik and Bill Richardson Esq. for their dedication and hard work in furthering the mission of Virginia CURE.