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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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📣 Introducing the National CHW Policy Coalition!Launching this month, the National CHW Policy Coalition is a national, CHW-led alliance of Community Health Workers and allies advancing professional recognition, fair compensation, and sustainable financing for CHWs.🌟 State CHW associations and networks are invited to help shape this movement from day one!Together, members can:🤝 Connect with CHW leaders across states to share strategies and address common barriers.📍 Help shape the CHW State Policy and Power Map.📣 Bring state voices into federal advocacy.💚 Strengthen a movement guided by CHW leadership and self-determination.The Coalition grew out of the National CHW Policy Working Group, a joint effort of PIH-US and NACHW.Ready to get involved?🏢 Join as an organization:forms.gle/3Fi5mEVZ2GSiU4Vu6👥 Join as an individual CHW or ally:docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWgoCglOIyc8dDXde_E0uYDvoLbX6-vU4lIQx5w0uYYXfdrA/viewform?usp=h...Members choose which campaigns to support based on their alignment and capacity. Membership does not require endorsing every Coalition activity or policy position.Strong state networks. Collective action. CHW voices at the center.#CommunityHealthWorkers #chwleadership #chwpolicy #HealthEquity #SustainableFinancing #VACHWA ...
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