BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Health Worker Association of RI - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Community Health Worker Association of RI X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chwari.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Community Health Worker Association of RI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240306T190245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T145913Z UID:10000765-1722600000-1722603600@chwari.org SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs! \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\,Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary. Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-2/2024-08-02/ LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Woonsocket-CHW-Flyer-without-Dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240911T145750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T145753Z UID:10000975-1722600000-1722603600@chwari.org SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\, Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary. Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-3/2024-08-02/ LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Woonsocket-CHW-Flyer-without-Dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240923T150036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T150038Z UID:10000987-1722600000-1722603600@chwari.org SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs! \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\, Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary. Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-4/2024-08-02/ LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Woonsocket-CHW-Flyer-without-Dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T174500 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240520T153548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T153913Z UID:10000798-1722963600-1722966300@chwari.org SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos\, experiencias\, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEn Abril del 2024\, este grupo tratará de reunirse los Martes dos veces por mes\, una vez al medio día y otra vez en la tarde\, para facilitar que más personas puedan asistir a la misma. \n\n\n\nNuevos horarios en Mayo/ Junio: \n\n\n\n\nMayo 14\, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nMayo 28\,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nJunio 11\, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm \n\n\n\nJunio 25\, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\nEl NUEVO enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom. CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources. Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do! \n\n\n\nIn April of 2024\, they will try alternating meeting on Tuesdays during the day and the evening\, to make it easier for more to attend. \n\n\n\nMarch/April 2024 Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nMay 28\,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\nLink to Google Meet Meeting (note -this link changed in March 2024) URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-6/2024-08-06/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Latinx-support-group-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240819T141953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T143451Z UID:10000882-1724155200-1724162400@chwari.org SUMMARY:RIDOH CHW Staff Appreciation Luncheon DESCRIPTION:In advance of National CHW Appreciation Week\, the Rhode Island Department of Health is holding a luncheon for its valued staff and contracted CHWs. This is an internal event but we wanted to put it on the calendar to show how one employer is Celebrating Community Health Workers! URL:https://chwari.org/event/ridoh-chw-staff-appreciation-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/RIDOH.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240807T195445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T195726Z UID:10000874-1724313600-1724346000@chwari.org SUMMARY:NACHW Unity Conference DESCRIPTION:The NACHW 2024 Annual Unity Conference will be held online using the Zoom platform on August 22. This year’s conference theme is Our Voices Heard\, Our Leadership Respected. Agenda just released!  The Annual Meeting will be held the day before 8/21. \n\n\n\nRenew your NACHW Membership now or join\, then register for the conference for FREE!Learn more and Register for the Annual Meeting and Unity Conference. URL:https://chwari.org/event/nachw-unity-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/nachw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240611T162050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T193729Z UID:10000865-1724328000-1724333400@chwari.org SUMMARY:Lead Prevention for CHWs Networking Gathering DESCRIPTION:Lead poisoning is a serious environmental justice\, tenants’ rights\, and public health issue. Lead exposure at any level can cause permanent effects in children and adults. The good news is that it’s preventable! \n\n\n\nSince 1992\, the Childhood Lead Action Project has worked to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island through parent support\, community education\, and advocacy. \n\n\n\nLaura Brion\, Executive Director\, Childhood Lead Action Project will speak to how CHWs can inform their clients about lead and connect them to the services that can prevent lead poisoning! \n\n\n\n\nRegister! URL:https://chwari.org/event/lead-prevention-for-chws/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,CHWARI Networking Gathering,Events,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/childhood-lead-action-project.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240827T150450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T130813Z UID:10000884-1724670000-1724675400@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Voices DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\nThis link was updated on 9/19/24 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Voices participants can always expect to:  \n\n\n\n\nMeet other CHWs \n\n\n\nContribute to policy discussions\n\n\n\nStrengthen community connections\n\n\n\nJoin networking groups\n\n\n\nKeep up to date on CHW news\n\n\n\n\nDid you participate in the 2023 RI CHW Conference – or wish you had?Join other CHWs to share your ideas and play a part in planning for the next CHW Conference in 2024. Email questions here.  \n\n\n\nThis zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=RjVhT05jWmZjaHY1eWlobXdPMDk0UT09 URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-4/2024-08-26/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240814T185129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T185655Z UID:10000881-1724682600-1724688000@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Voices In Person Networking DESCRIPTION:Join us for the special edition of CHW Voices Community Health Worker (CHW) Networking on August 26 @ 2:30pm as we move our virtual meeting to an in-person gathering in celebration of the 2nd annual Community Health Worker Awareness Week! This week of collaboration and action brings together CHWs and allies from diverse backgrounds—across race\, ethnicity\, gender\, geography\, experience\, and identities—to connect\, share\, and unite. Enjoy pizza\, drinks\, and the chance to network and socialize with fellow CHWs. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community and strengthen the bonds that drive our important work! \n\n\n\nWe will be hosting this meeting at the Rochambeau Community Library at 708 Hope St\, Providence\, RI 02906 in the Community Room on August 26\, 2024 from 2:30 – 4:00pm.  Parking is mostly street parking on Hope Street and the surrounding neighborhoods\, but there is usually plenty of parking! After the meeting\, stay and check out the neighborhood – Hope St. has plenty of lovely stores\, a cute ice cream shop and of course\, a wonderful library! \n\n\n\nRegister here: https://form.jotform.com/242265527174155 URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-in-person-networking/ LOCATION:Rochambeau Community Library\, 708 Hope St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CHW-voices-soiree-2023-e1711124652675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T205140 CREATED:20240812T184855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T185725Z UID:10000880-1725098400-1725112800@chwari.org SUMMARY:Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge for CHWs DESCRIPTION:¡Invitación Especial para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud Hispanos (Community Health Workers/CHW)! \n\n\n\nComo parte de la Semana del Trabajador Comunitario de la Salud que se celebra del 25 al 31 de agosto 2024 (última semana de agosto)\, Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina complace invitarlos a participar en la Jornada de Capacitación y Reconocimiento del Trabajador Comunitario de la Salud. \n\n\n\nEste evento especial se llevará a cabo el: \n\n\n\nDía: Sábado\, 31 de agosto de 2024 \n\n\n\nHora:10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nDurante la jornada\, se ofrecerá el taller: \n\n\n\nImportancia del Conocimiento en Salud Mental y Adicciones para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud (Con horas de Educación Continua) \n\n\n\nEl evento es TOTALMENTE GRATIS\, pero se requiere registración previa para asegurar su lugar. \n\n\n\n¡No se pierda esta oportunidad única de aprendizaje y reconocimiento! \n\n\n\nInscríbase hoy mismo presionando en el enlace y únase a nosotros en un día de crecimiento profesional y celebración de su valioso trabajo. \n\n\n\n\nEnlace\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Invitation for Hispanic Community Health Workers (CHW)!As part of National Community Health Worker Appreciation Week\, August 25-31\, Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina is pleased to invite you to participate in the Community Health Workers Training and Recognition Day. \n\n\n\nThis special event will take place on:Day: Saturday\, August 31\, 2024Time:10:00 AM – 2:00 PMDuring the day\, the workshop will be offered:Importance of Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge for Community Health Workers (With Continuing Education Hours)The event is TOTALLY FREE\, but pre-registration is required to secure your spot.Don’t miss this unique opportunity for learning and recognition!Register today by clicking on the link and join us for a day of professional growth and celebration of your valuable work. \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-and-addictions-knowledge-for-chws/ CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Centro-de-Innovacion-Mujer-Latina.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR