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    Welcome to VACHWA
    Let's Network and Grow

    Let's grow professionally through education and advocacy.

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    The Virginia Community Health Worker Association
    A Space for Community Health

    We have been operating since 2014.

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    Support Us

    There are a multitude of different ways to support our organization.

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    The Virginia Community Health Worker Association Store

    Support us by also purchasing our merchandise.

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Welcome to VACHWA

Let's Network and Grow

Let's grow professionally through education and advocacy.

Our Programs

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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association

A Space for Community Health

We have been operating since 2014.

About Us

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Support Us

There are a multitude of different ways to support our organization.

Donate Today

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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association Store

Support us by also purchasing our merchandise.

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About

The Virginia Community Health Worker Association

The Virginia Community Health Worker Association is a nonprofit organization led by passionate public health professionals and community advocates. Founded in 2014, our mission is to serve, develop, and build stronger communities by promoting education, equity, and access in public health.

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A Sneak Peek Into the Association

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🎉 Celebrate Community Health Worker Awareness Week! 🎉August 24–28, 2026Community Health Workers make a difference every day by connecting people to resources, advocating for healthier communities, and changing lives for the better. 💚💗 SHOW YOUR CHW PRIDE! 💗On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, wear a WHITE T-SHIRT with a PINK BANDANA to show your commitment, unity, and pride in the incredible work of Community Health Workers!📸 Take a photo in your white and pink and share your CHW pride!✨ CHWs, this is YOUR week to shine! ✨#chwawarenessweek #CommunityHealthWorkers #chwpride #CHWs #VACHWA #CommunityHealth #chwsmakeadifference ...
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Did you registered? There’s still time!m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1622506366588044&id=100064860873158Join the Leadership and Community Health Worker Collaboration (CHW Strength) with the Virginia Community Health Worker Association for a networking lunch and learn.The virtual event will be Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.This session will focus on the importance of leadership support, collaboration, professional development, and strong partnerships in creating an environment where Community Health Workers can thrive. Register at www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0J89yWJtQbSYBuNjS02gUg. #NCHWAW #CHWAwarenessWeek #CultivatingCommunity #CommunityHealthWorkers #VDHCHWs ...
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As National CHW Awareness Week begins, Jose’s words remind us exactly why we’re here. Community Health Workers are the heartbeat of our care systems, but their critical work often happens behind the scenes. It’s time to bring that impact into the spotlight! 🌟🙌 Help us amplify Jose’s message today:💬 Drop a comment below showing some love for Jose and CHWs across NC!📣 Share this post, tag a colleague, and use #iamachw to make sure our voices are heard loud and clear!🎉 Don't forget: Our official CHW Awareness Celebration is TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 25! Join us as we stand together for the recognition this profession deserves.🔗 Register now: zoom.us/meeting/register/i5sTHwXDTqusLdChlSD75g?_x_zm_rtaid=6gmZx9JiSD6rMbjIB53yZA.1787065143360.... _____________________________________________________Al comenzar la Semana de Concientización de los Promotores de Salud, las palabras de José nos recuerdan exactamente por qué estamos aquí. Los Promotores de Salud (CHW) son el corazón de nuestros sistemas de atención, pero su trabajo fundamental a menudo ocurre detrás de escena. ¡Es hora de poner ese impacto en el centro de atención! 🌟🙌 Ayúdanos a amplificar el mensaje de José hoy:💬 ¡Déjanos un comentario abajo mostrando tu apoyo a José y a los CHW en todo Carolina del Norte!📣 ¡Comparte esta publicación, etiqueta a un colega y usa #iamachw para asegurarnos de que nuestras voces se escuchen fuerte y claro!🎉 ¡No lo olvides! ¡Nuestra Celebración oficial de Concientización de los CHW es MAÑANA, martes 25 de agosto! Únete a nosotros mientras nos unimos por el reconocimiento que esta profesión merece.🔗 Regístrate ahora: zoom.us/meeting/register/i5sTHwXDTqusLdChlSD75g?_x_zm_rtaid=6gmZx9JiSD6rMbjIB53yZA.1787065143360.... #IAmACHW #ncchwa #ncchwadvocacy #chwadvocacy #PromotoresDeSalud ...
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