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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\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\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-20/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays-2/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
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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\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\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-13/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices- Career Closets
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nIn October we highlighted the important work of community and career closets across Rhode Island\, including opportunities to connect\, collaborate\, and support families in need of clothing and career resources. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nResources Shared: \n\n\n\n\nTabitha’s Closet – Founded in 2023\, located in Peacedale – low cost suggested-donation clothing for families. Open Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm and by appointment. \n\n\n\nClothes to Kids – Founded in 2016\, located in Johnston\, serving the 16 towns in Providence County. Provides a school-appropriate wardrobe\, every six months\, free of charge. By appointment.  Must be able to prove financial need or have referral. By appointment. \n\n\n\nYouth Pride Inc – Founded in 1992  Providence\, Basic Needs Pantry – Food\, clothes\, toiletries\, and/or school supplies available to youth up to age 24 through drop in hours or by appointment. No qualifiers needed. Gave away over 5000 lbs in clothing and food last year. \n\n\n\nHolly’s Closet – Founded in 2024\, creating closets in High Schools of new items that can be accessed anonymously for all to use. Locations: Exeter West Greenwich\, Pilgrim\, Toll Gate & Coventry. \n\n\n\nJohnnycake Center\, Westerly\, Low-cost thrift store (7\,000 sq ft) is open to the public\, offering a wide range of items: clothing\, furniture\, household goods\, electronics\, kids’ items\, multimedia\, décor\, and more.\n\n\n\nDorcas International Clothing Collaborative\, Providence & Multiple Locations. Free work and professional attire (clothes\, shoes\, belts) and personal hygiene products to low-income individuals who are completing job training\, education programs\, or seeking employment. Referral needed.\n\n\n\nDress for Success\, Providence. Empowering women to achieve economic independence through professional attire\, development tools\, and a network of support\n\n\n\nSuccess Wear- Professional Clothing from Connecting with Children & Familes\, Woonsocket.  A free service providing work-appropriate clothing to job seekers and individuals already in the workforce. CCF works one-on-one with clients to create a wardrobe tailored to the specific work environment\, ensuring they feel confident and professional.\n\n\n\nPretty Care Clothing Closet\, Woonsocket. Free\, gently used & brand-new clothes and shoes for men\, women\, and children. Blankets\, hats\, gloves\, and scarves. By appointment only. 401‑497‑0348\n\n\n\nEBCAP Career Closet\, East Providence and Newport. Provides free\, work-appropriate clothing—including suits\, shirts\, pants\, shoes\, and accessories—to individuals seeking employment or in job training.\n\n\n\nChristian Hill Clothing Closet\, West Warwick.  Free clothing for all ages. Also Available:Food pantry (nonperishable food\, baby items\, toiletries)\, Household goods and toys. \n\n\n\n\nAs always\, CHW Voices brings together individuals from across RI who are working directly with communities through health\, social service\, nonprofit\, and grassroots organizations. These sessions are a space to learn\, share\, and strengthen our network of support for community health. \n\n\n\n📅 Date: Monday\, October 27🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Location: Zoom \n\n\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-16/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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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\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\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-21/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays-2/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(See other dates here.) \n\n\n\nLearn 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\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-14/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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