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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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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association
The Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA) 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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1 week ago
Time-Sensitive: Urgent Alert for Immediate Action - mailchi.mp/chwofva/time-sensitive-urgent-alert-for-immediate-action-18151393
1 week ago
🚨 SB275 NEEDS ACTION — THIS WEEK 🚨![]()
Total engagement is needed to move SB275 forward.![]()
If you support:
✔️ Community Health Workers embedded in care teams
✔️ Economic mobility without the benefits cliff
✔️ Prevention for people with complex care needs & high ED use
✔️ Sustainable CHW reimbursement through CMS billing codes![]()
Then this is the moment.![]()
Fridays at 8:00 AM
Senate Rehabilitation & Social Services Committee
Location: 3rd Floor, Room 305 — General Assembly Building![]()
EMAIL OR CALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS TODAY
(2026 Committee)
• Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (Chair)
📞 804-698-7516 | senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Ryan McDougle
📞 804-698-7526 | senatormcdougle@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Bryce Reeves
📞 804-698-7528 | senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Barbara Favola
📞 804-698-7540 | senatorfavola@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Scott Surovell
📞 804-698-7534 | senatorsurovell@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Bill DeSteph
📞 804-698-7520 | senatordesteph@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Chris Head
📞 804-698-7503 | senatorhead@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Emily Jordan
📞 804-698-7517 | senatorjordan@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Angelia Williams Graves
📞 804-698-7521 | senatorwilliamsgraves@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy
📞 804-698-7533 | senatorcarrollfoy@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Timmy French
📞 804-698-7501 | senatorfrench@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim
📞 804-698-7537 | senatorsalim@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Mark Peake
📞 804-698-7508 | senatorpeake@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Danica Roem
📞 804-698-7530 | senatorroem@senate.virginia.gov
• Sen. Michael J. Jones
📞 804-698-7515 | senatorjones@senate.virginia.gov![]()
Respectfully ask them: Support SB275.![]()
Progress doesn’t happen in silence.
It happens when the people most impacted show up and are heard.
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1 week ago
Get your fit. Get your pose. Get your baby. 💫👶🏽
Picture-perfect moments, every time.Virginia, we’re celebrating YOU! 🎉![]()
From February through May, we’re traveling across Virginia, hosting FREE professional mini-photoshoots for families, capturing real moments of moms, dads, babies, and families across the Commonwealth.![]()
📍Stop 1: Richmond — February 5th![]()
By participating, you’re helping build our official photo library of authentic images that support our community, educational, and public awareness work. Some photos may even be featured in statewide media campaigns.![]()
Here’s what you’ll get:
• Timed professional mini-photoshoot
• Beautiful indoor and outdoor locations
• Outfit and pose guidance during your session
• Edited, high-resolution digital images to keep and share![]()
🏙️ More cities coming soon across Virginia👀
👉 Sign up now to reserve your spot - forms.gle/2zaqKinUXRG276Fc9
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