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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association
The Virginia Community Health Worker Association is a nonprofit organization led by passionate public health professionals and community advocates. Founded in 2014, our mission is to serve, develop, and build stronger communities by promoting education, equity, and access in public health.
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Phew! 😅 What a busy and rewarding weekend at VACHWA!![]()
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We kicked things off by celebrating one of our CHW Alumni, @Lucero RVA Latinas, at the vibrant “¿Qué Pasa?” Festival. What a proud moment to see community leadership in action! 🎉![]()
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On Sunday, our Doula Training Program Cohort 2 completed their final site tours at VCU Health and Premier Birth Center of Chantilly. A huge thank you to Jaliah, Cierra, and Dr. DeRocco for providing such meaningful learning experiences. We are incredibly proud of our doulas and look forward to celebrating their graduation on June 26, 2026—stay tuned for details! 👩🎓![]()
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At the same time, Jackie Murrell was representing VACHWA at Fifth Street Baptist Church, celebrating Mental Health Awareness and connecting with community members.![]()
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A special thank you to our amazing team—Nataki, Jackie Green August, Odette, Stephanie, and many others—whose hard work made it all possible. We are also deeply grateful to our funders, especially the Potomac Health Foundation, for investing in this important work.![]()
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Weekends like this remind us that community, partnership, and service are at the heart of everything we do. 💙![]()
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Phew! 😅 It was a fun-filled and very busy weekend at VACHWA! Long Post Alert ‼️ ![]()
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First, we had the pleasure of supporting one of our CHW Alumni, @Lucero RVA Latinas, as they hosted the vibrant and successful “¿Qué Pasa?” Festival. What a PROUD moment! 🎉 Congratulations to everyone who helped make this event possible and to all who came out to celebrate, connect, and enjoy community together.![]()
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On Sunday, we stayed busy with these doulas “in these streets” as we wrapped up our training session with educational site tours to VCU Health and Premier Birth Center of Chantilly. What a phenomenal experience! We are incredibly grateful to Jaliah and Cierra for representing the outstanding clinical leadership at VCU and for providing such valuable insights into hospital-based maternity care. Special thanks to Dr. DeRocco for warmly welcoming us into her beautiful and sacred birthing space at Premier Birth Center.![]()
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Meanwhile, on Sunday morning, Jackie Murrell was out in the community fellowshipping and celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month at Fifth Street Baptist Church, helping to spread awareness, support, and hope.![]()
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A huge shoutout to our Doula Training Program Cohort 2 graduates! 👩🎓🎉 Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to supporting families and advancing birth equity have been inspiring to witness. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to celebrate you at Graduation on June 26, 2026. Stay tuned for more details!![]()
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We also want to recognize and thank our incredible funders and partners who make this work possible. A special thank you to the Potomac Health Foundation for investing in our communities and supporting the development of the next generation of doulas and community leaders.![]()
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None of this would have been possible without the incredible support and dedication of the entire VACHWA team. A heartfelt thank you to Nataki, Jackie Green August, Odette, Stephanie, and so many others who worked behind the scenes and in the community to make these experiences successful. Your commitment, passion, and teamwork continue to move our mission forward every day.![]()
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Weekends like this remind us of the power of community, partnership, and service. From community festivals to doula education and mental health advocacy, VACHWA continues to show up, connect, and make an impact across Virginia.![]()
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💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us, partnered with us, and supported our work this weekend. Together, we are building healthier communities and stronger futures.![]()
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