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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association

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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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Time-Sensitive: Urgent Alert for Immediate Action - mailchi.mp/chwofva/time-sensitive-urgent-alert-for-immediate-action-18151393 ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 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 codesThen this is the moment.Fridays at 8:00 AMSenate Rehabilitation & Social Services CommitteeLocation: 3rd Floor, Room 305 — General Assembly BuildingEMAIL 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.govRespectfully ask them: Support SB275.Progress doesn’t happen in silence.It happens when the people most impacted show up and are heard. ... See MoreSee Less
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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 5thBy 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 ... See MoreSee Less
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