BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Health Worker Association of RI - ECPv6.16.2//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251030T165539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T150029Z UID:10001252-1764676800-1764680400@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\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-26/ 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:20251202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251120T144648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T145130Z UID:10001330-1764676800-1764680400@chwari.org SUMMARY:Health Coverage Office Hours for CHWs DESCRIPTION:What questions are you hearing from your clients\, friends and family related to health coverage? \n\n\n\nWhat information would help you answer these questions? \n\n\n\nJoin CHWARI and HealthSource RI as we work together find the answers.  This upcoming event will provide an overview of recent federal changes that may impact health coverage costs and eligibility\, and how changes are expected to impact people enrolling in coverage for 2026. We’ll leave plenty of time for you to share what you are hearing about health coverage in your community lately\, and the resources we can provide to answer those questions.  \n\n\n\nReach out to Jordan Banick (she/her)\, Health Source RI Outreach and Communications Manager\, or David Zuleta with questions dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nRegister! URL:https://chwari.org/event/health-coverage-office-hours-for-chws/ CATEGORIES:Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/health-source-employers.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251103T162214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T184723Z UID:10001321-1764775800-1764779400@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Strategy Team DESCRIPTION:Join the CHW Strategy Team.The Rhode Island CHW Strategy team brings together Community Health Workers\, employers\, and policymakers to strengthen and integrate the CHW workforce and support equitable health systems across Rhode Island. The team coordinates statewide priorities—workforce development\, sustainability\, advocacy\, and interagency collaboration—and keeps the CHW Roadmap active and meaningful as a guide for long-term progress. \n\n\n\nIf you believe in practical collaboration\, shared learning\, and steady forward movement toward health equity\, we’d value your voice and partnership. \n\n\n\nEmail James Day at James.Day@health.ri.gov for calendar invite. URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-strategy-team/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251106T175511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T180011Z UID:10001323-1764784800-1764795600@chwari.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Certificate Program DESCRIPTION:December 3rd – February 25th\, 2025Wednesdays\, 6:00pm-9:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe overall goal of this 30-hour Behavioral Health Certificate Program is for front line staff to develop a useful awareness of behavioral health to inform their approach to their work responsibilities within healthcare settings. The online delivery of this training is supported by a combination of: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSelf-directed learning delivered online training videos and reflection activities.\n\n\n\nLive Learning sessions supported by weekly 3-hour Zoom sessions.\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in this online training requires internet access and the use of a computer or tablet that is equipped with a camera\, speakers\, and a microphone.   \n\n\n\nThe BH Training will run from December 3\, 2025 through February 25\, 2025 every Wednesday from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm over Zoom. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT ALL ZOOM SESSIONS.Please be sure to fill out all parts of the application. The deadline to apply is November 21\, 2025 by midnight\, though the application may close earlier due to high demand. If you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu or Tonya Glantz at tglantz@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply URL:https://chwari.org/event/behavioral-health-certificate-program/ CATEGORIES:Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IEH.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251118T184209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T213943Z UID:10001329-1765011600-1765040400@chwari.org SUMMARY:Condensed Older Adults Training DESCRIPTION:Three Saturdays: December 6th\, 13th & 20th9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Attendance is required at all sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHWARI is excited to offer an intensive cohort of: “Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults: A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” \n\n\n\nThis FREE 26 hour training is funded by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and aligns with the Rhode Island Certification Board’s (RICB) educational requirements for this specialty CHW endorsement. The training is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College. \n\n\n\nThe Older Adults Training will include three live sessions delivered in English\, along with asynchronous content. The training will run from December 6\, 2025\, to December 20\, 2025. In-person classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on three Saturdays — December 6\, December 13\, and December 20. Attendance is required at all in-person sessions. \n\n\n\nThe deadline to apply is Monday\, November 24\, 2025\, at 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nApply!\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Tonya Glantz at Tglantz@ric.edu  URL:https://chwari.org/event/condensed-older-adults-training/ CATEGORIES:Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Older-Adults-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251124T154912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T155543Z UID:10001331-1765807200-1765818000@chwari.org SUMMARY:End of Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:CHW End-of-Year Celebration Registration / Registro para la Celebración de Fin de Año de CHWs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join CHW Voices and the RI Latinx CHW Group for their end of the year celebration! \n\n\n\nDate: December 15 from 2pm – 5pmLocation: Shared with those who register \n\n\n\nYou may bring a dish or drinks if you want\, but it’s not required. If your plans change\, please let us know. \n\n\n\nPuede traer un plato o bebidas si desea\, pero no es obligatorio. Si sus planes cambian\, por favor avísenos.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://chwari.org/event/end-of-year-celebration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/voices-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251031T145616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T143820Z UID:10001259-1765904400-1765908000@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\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-32/ 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:20251217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T215406 CREATED:20251209T151526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T152232Z UID:10001333-1765971000-1765976400@chwari.org SUMMARY:CHW Meeting with Senator Flamigletti DESCRIPTION:Senator Stefano Flamigletti\, Senate-District 4 has sent a new date/time to talk to CHWs and independent CHWs. This event has been organized by Ana Marin\, CHW. If this event is cancelled we will announce it here so check the CHWARI calendar before leaving for the meeting. \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, December 17th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nLocation: Starbucks \n\n\n\n                1599 Mineral Spring Ave. \n\n\n\n                 North Providence\, RI \n\n\n\nTime: 11:30 am \n\n\n\nBring your stories of how you have helped Rhode Islanders\, and what you need our legislators to fight for! Reach out to event coordinator\, Ana Marin\, with questions: amarinchw@gmail.com. URL:https://chwari.org/event/meeting-with-senator-flamigletti/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chwari.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/advocacy-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR