Virginia Community Health Worker Association

We are excited to announce our upcoming Awareness and Education Day, dedicated to Community Health Workers (CHWs), taking place at the State Capitol on February 3, 2025. This event is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the vital contributions of CHWs in improving community health and to advocate for the resources and support that our profession needs.

🗓️ Date: February 3, 2025
🕘 Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: 1717 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA 23223

Event Highlights:

• Informative Sessions: Participate in workshops and presentations that focus on the role of CHWs in healthcare, advocacy strategies, and best practices for community engagement.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow CHWs, community leaders, policymakers, and public health officials to share insights and experiences.
• Advocacy Training: Learn how to effectively advocate for community health issues and the role of CHWs in policy-making.
• Engagement with Legislators: Meet with state representatives and discuss the importance of supporting CHWs in our communities. This is a chance to share your stories and demonstrate the impact of your work.

Why Attend?

This event provides a platform to elevate our voices and showcase the essential role of CHWs in fostering health equity. Together, we can strengthen our call for policies and resources that address the needs of our communities.

Registration:

To ensure we can accommodate all attendees, please register by January 27, 2025 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUv_AW3UVzLB6Z5sKPeYfH_IpKCZjJy57Y3AtR9AKkS4-JKg/viewform

We encourage all CHWs and allies to participate and to bring fellow advocates and supporters from your communities!

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to community health. Together, we can make a significant impact.