Swanette Shares 2/28/25

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW on 2/28/25, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website so that all resources are ‘out there!’ We are working on a way to coordinate communications better. 

Hi everyone,

I hope this email finds you all well. As we enter the Spring and better weather to come, I want to remind you that together we can get through anything and if you ever need support, check out your local CHW network to connect with other CHWs. We are all here to support each other.

Have you heard about…

  • Researchers at Miriam Hospital are looking for community members to learn more about what the community thinks about food and nutrition programs in RI and to get input on how CHWs can connect people to programs that provide healthy food and/or nutrition education. Find the flyers here | English + Spanish

Advocacy & Legislation

  • Part of Governor McKee’s proposed budget 2026 includes an assault weapon ban, a baby bond program, the creation of new funding streams for housing and homelessness initiatives, and more. Check out RI Kids Count’s budget analysis explaining more.
  • Legislative info from CIRIMC *
  • 3/3 from 6-8pm at Veazie St Elementary in Providence | Ward 14 in Providence includes the neighborhoods of Elmhurst & Wanskuck, where you find Providence Colleges, Lasalle Bakery, and the West River.
  • 3/3 at 6pm at Webster Elementary School | Ward 15 includes parts of Silver Lake, Olneyville, Manton, and Valley neighborhoods

Professional Development, Opportunities, Resources

Community Resources, Opportunities, & Events

  • Community Planning Process Event to improve the Hospital District in Providence. This vision plan will aim to build upon years of community conversations to reimagine how underutilized land can reconnect the Hospitals with the Southside of Providence (a first step, unlock community development and economic opportunity, and improve public and environmental health.  English Spanish
  • Learn more about PVD 3-1-1 for Providence residents
  • New Welding Program added to the SNAP Education & Training Program! Learn more about it here.
  • Hasbro Prom Dress Giveaway 4/12/25. Download flier
  • RI Fatherhood Initiative Community Event on 4/10 in Providence. Register here. Contact Tyrone with questions or of you’d like to get involved with RI Fatherhood Initiative efforts in RI at t.jackson@psnri.org.
  • Matter of Balance classes to reduce risk of falling & increase activity levels among older adults. Learn more here or call 401-432-7217
  • Listening Session for RI Families | March 4th in Providence | Register here.
  • RIPIN Conscious Discipline Virtual Workshops. Register here | English | Spanish

Self-care resources/events


Articles + Videos + Podcasts

Potential Grants, Funding, and Award Opportunities

Have a great day!

Swanette

Swanette Salazar CCHW

Lead Community Health Worker – First Connections Program

Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI)

RI CHW Ambassador – National Association of Community Health Workers
salazarsw@familyserviceri.org

I use she/her/hers pronouns! How about you?