BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Health Worker Association of RI - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260112T184532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202948Z UID:10001339-1770724800-1770728400@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\n\nNew Zoom\n\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\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \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\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\n\nZoom\n\n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund. URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-23/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHW-LATINX-GROUP-VERTICAL-PNG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260115T200632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170902Z UID:10001344-1770919200-1770924600@chwari.org SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop (in English) DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.” – Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nFebruary 12th Certification Workshop – Zoom Registration Link: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/rLx4yiVhQoyvP9YmsDR1SA \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-in-english/ CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Certification.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260202T191003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T192106Z UID:10001346-1771664400-1771682400@chwari.org SUMMARY:Dementia Training (English) DESCRIPTION:This five-hour training (offered in English) is designed for direct care staff working with older adults and their caretakers. The training is designed to increase your knowledge and practice skills to support work with older adults. This training opportunity is designed for direct care staff who are working directly with older adults or in settings that serve older adults. \n\n\n\nThe training will be held on Saturday February 21st from 9am-2pm at RI College in Alger Hall\, Room 107.  \n\n\n\nMorning refreshments and lunch will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease Register BY 2/13 @ 9pm – space is limited. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nReinforce awareness of Dementia and the diseases that cause it.\n\n\n\nStrengthen understanding of Person-Centered Care (PCC) as a best practice approach when working with people living with Dementia and their care partners.\n\n\n\nUse vignettes to develop critical thinking skills related to navigating the care continuum through the stages of dementia. \n\n\n\n\nQuestions- contact Tonya Glantz tglantz@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://chwari.org/event/dementia-training-english/ LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/New-Study-Suggests-That-Dementia-Risk-May-Be-Doubling-3ff9d85e10a74c43bb13489158fee6cf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20251031T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T195410Z UID:10001348-1771844400-1771849800@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Voices DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1 \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-19/2026-02-23/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/voices-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260209T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203315Z UID:10001359-1771952400-1771954200@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\n\nNew Zoom\n\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\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \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\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\n\nNew Zoom\n\n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund. URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-24/2026-02-24/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHW-LATINX-GROUP-VERTICAL-PNG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260204T142946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165648Z UID:10001347-1772802000-1772812800@chwari.org SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes Management CHW Training DESCRIPTION:March 6\, 2026- June 5\, 2026Fridays 1pm-4pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHWARI is excited to offer Certified CHWs a chance to expand their skills! Our free course\, Community Health Worker Training for the Specialty Endorsement in Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Management (CVD/DM)\, will be offered on Fridays starting March 6th. This training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and aligns with the Rhode Island Certification Board’s (RICB) educational requirements for this specialty CHW Endorsement in Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou MUST be a Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) THROUGH the RICB to attend this training.  \n\n\n\nDiabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn’t have diabetes. Learn how to effectively help your community members manage their chronic conditions to live longer\, healthier lives! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarol Pineda\, CCHW\, took the training in 2021 and shares how she now helps her clients AVOID DIABETES!“The diabetes and cardiovascular disease training helped me a lot to understand how this disease works and how we should eat better and exercising regularly helps us stay healthy. Now I can explain to my clients how some foods can be harmful if you have Diabetes and how we can avoid Diabetes if you are pre-diabetic.” \n\n\n\n\n\nThe CVD/DM Training will run from March 6\, 2026 through June 5\, 2026 (skips March 20th and April 3rd) every Friday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm over Zoom. The training includes an asynchronous component comprised of weekly prework assignments.  Attendance at all Zoom sessions and completion of all assignments required to earn training completion certificate. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to fill out all parts of the application below. The deadline for the application is March 2\, 2026 by 12 pm\, though the application may close earlier due to high demand. If you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu or Anna Nerbonne at anerbonne@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\nThe training is conducted by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.  URL:https://chwari.org/event/cardiovascular-health-diabetes-management-chw-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CVD-Diabetes-Managment.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260209T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203315Z UID:10001360-1773144000-1773147600@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\n\nNew Zoom\n\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\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \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\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\n\nNew Zoom\n\n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund. URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-24/2026-03-10/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHW-LATINX-GROUP-VERTICAL-PNG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20251106T183827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T155944Z UID:10001324-1773824400-1773849600@chwari.org SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the March HEZ Learning Community at the URI Campus in West Kingston! Approximately 9am-4pm. Follow the HEZ Newsletter for updates! URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community-8/ LOCATION:University of Rhode Island\, 45 Upper College Road\, Kingston\, Rhode Island\, 02881 CATEGORIES:HEZ Learning Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/hez-learning-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260217T163048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164217Z UID:10001365-1773941400-1773946800@chwari.org SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop (in English) DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.” – Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nMarch 19th CHW Certification Application Link: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/C_ir9Dk2SLKeSafhn0lKWg \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-in-english-2/ CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Certification.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260211T162857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T163218Z UID:10001364-1774339200-1774371600@chwari.org SUMMARY:diabetes Alert Day DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for Diabetes Alert Day® Diabetes Alert Day® is a one-day “wake-up call”\, observed by the American Diabetes Association on the fourth Tuesday in March\, focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.  This year it’s observed on March 24\, 2026.     Prediabetes leads to type 2 diabetes\, putting you at risk for serious health complications including blindness\, kidney failure\, heart disease\, stroke and loss of toes\, feet\, or legs. If you’re among the 1 in 3 Rhode Island adults with prediabetes\, Ready for Health\, and evidence-based lifestyle change diabetes prevention program\, can help. Ready for Health is offered by community and health agencies through the Rhode Island Department of Health.    Here are some ways your agency can help to support this important public health program:  Include Alert Day on your website and/or post about it on your social media.   Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 24\, 2026. Promote “TAKE IT. SHARE IT.” Find out your risk for diabetes with a quick online test at Prediabetes | Department of Health or Take the Test – Prediabetes (Spanish) | Diabetes | CDC.  Receive a high score? Check out Ready for Health\, a national CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program offered locally\, at Community Health Network.  Incorporate Alert Day into your agency’s newsletter.  Diabetes Alert Day® is observed on the fourth Tuesday in March by the American Diabetes Association.  This is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.  Join us as we help our community prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes!  Find out your risk for diabetes with a quick online test at Prediabetes | Department of Health or Take the Test – Prediabetes (Spanish) | Diabetes | CDC.  Receive a high score? Check out Ready for Health\, a national CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program offered locally\, at Community Health Network. Host a “Screen and Refer” event at your agency or healthcare office.   Participants can take the quick online Prediabetes | Department of Health or Take the Test – Prediabetes (Spanish) | Diabetes | CDC and anyone who risks high can be referred to\, or self-refer to\, the Community Health Network.  Promote Ready for Health classes listed on the Community Health Network calendar and/or share this outreach flyer of currently enrolling cohorts!   \n\n\n\nAlert Day can be any day! Promote or host a diabetes prevention event anytime.For support\, contact Lori Clark\, Diabetes Prevention Manager at lori.clark@health.ri.gov. URL:https://chwari.org/event/diabetes-alert-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/diabetes-alert-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260209T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203315Z UID:10001361-1774371600-1774373400@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\n\nNew Zoom\n\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\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \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\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\n\nNew Zoom\n\n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund. URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-24/2026-03-24/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHW-LATINX-GROUP-VERTICAL-PNG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260305T173051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T175531Z UID:10001368-1774524600-1774533600@chwari.org SUMMARY:Recovery Friendly Virtual Job Fair DESCRIPTION:On March 26 there will be a virtual job fair with Recovery Friendly Workplaces. \n\n\n\nAnyone can attend this job fair and it is especially curated for those who identify as being in or seeking recovery from substance use and mental health struggles. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event is a collaborative effort organized by: \n\n\n\nRecovery Friendly RI\,  Work4Wellness\, and the Department of Labor & Training URL:https://chwari.org/event/recovery-friendly-job-fair/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Recovery-At-Work-Flyer_.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20251031T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T195410Z UID:10001349-1774868400-1774873800@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Voices DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1 \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-19/2026-03-30/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/voices-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155602 CREATED:20260209T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203315Z UID:10001362-1775563200-1775566800@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\n\nNew Zoom\n\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\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \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\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\n\nNew Zoom\n\n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund. URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-24/2026-04-07/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHW-LATINX-GROUP-VERTICAL-PNG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155603 CREATED:20260319T145416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161842Z UID:10001369-1775563200-1775566800@chwari.org SUMMARY:RICB Info Session DESCRIPTION:When: Apr 7\, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nDo you know all the ways the Rhode Island Certification Board website can make your life easier? It’s time to find out! \n\n\n\nJoin Treasure Gallagher from the Rhode Island Certification Board (RICB) virtually for this information session. She will share for 30 minutes and then there will be 30 minutes for CHW questions. Attend to learn about how to: \n\n\n\n\nUpload training certificates the day you get them…then it’s done!\n\n\n\nLook up when a credential expires\n\n\n\nChange your email address so that you never miss important reminders\n\n\n\n\nShe will also touch on upcoming changes to the renewal of the RI CCHW credential\, including the changes to the ‘lapsed’ certification status. And more! \n\n\n\nThough Director Gallagher will be able to answer some questions regarding the certification application process\, this is NOT a certification application workshop. See that schedule here. Register in advance for this meeting! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReach out to David Zuleta with questions dzuleta@ric.edu. URL:https://chwari.org/event/ricb-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/RI-Certification-Board-Logo.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155603 CREATED:20260209T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203315Z UID:10001363-1776790800-1776792600@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\n\nNew Zoom\n\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\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \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\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\n\nNew Zoom\n\n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund. URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-24/2026-04-21/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CHW-LATINX-GROUP-VERTICAL-PNG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155603 CREATED:20260217T163549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164047Z UID:10001366-1776965400-1776970800@chwari.org SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop (in English) DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.” – Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nApril 23rd CHW Certification Application Link: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/5zi5BjG4REGEODbFSbnnuQ \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-in-english-3/ CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Certification.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155603 CREATED:20251031T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T195410Z UID:10001350-1777287600-1777293000@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Voices DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1 \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-19/2026-04-27/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/voices-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155603 CREATED:20251031T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T195410Z UID:10001351-1779102000-1779107400@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Voices DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1 \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-19/2026-05-18/ CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/voices-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155603 CREATED:20260217T163921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T163924Z UID:10001367-1779989400-1779994800@chwari.org SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop (in English) DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.” – Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nMay 28th CHW Certification Application Link: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/vzs-SLnXQxygqF7xGaQuIA \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-in-english-4/ CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Certification.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR