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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.

At a Glance

A Sneak Peek Into the Association

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🤝 Come Meet the National Community Health Worker Policy Coalition in Washington, DC!The National Community Health Worker Policy Coalition is bringing together Community Health Workers (CHWs), state CHW network leaders, and allies to strengthen connections, build collective power, and advance CHW policy nationwide!🌟 You're Invited!Members of the Coalition's Steering Committee and CHW Advisory Committee, along with CHW network leaders from across the country, will be gathering in Washington, DC, to collaborate and strategize for the year ahead.Join them for an informal happy hour to connect, network, and share ideas!📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m. ET📍 Dupont Circle, Washington, DCExact venue details will be shared later this week.🚨 RSVP Deadline: Friday, November 6!🔗 Reserve your spot today:docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5C7c-kL58ZX-IEMvZnBcUdothsvsTyeS8c--occ_ctUvDkA/viewform💚 VACHWA is proud to be an inaugural member of the National CHW Policy Coalition! We encourage CHWs and allies in the DC area to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with leaders and colleagues working to strengthen the CHW profession.✨ Stronger Together. Advancing the CHW Wo#nationalchwpolicycoalitiony#CommunityHealthWorkersl#chwleadershipL#chwadvocacyH#chwpolicy##NetworkingOpportunityp#washingtondcs#CHWso#VACHWAWs #VACHWA ...
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