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The BRHD Outreach Network is wrapping up its second successful year! Throughout 2025, we’ve offered 13 trainings, 5 resource events, and 4 socials that have helped strengthen our community connections. We invite you to celebrate with us on December 5 at Kardinal Hall— a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from partner organizations. See below for event details. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Holiday Networking Session at Kardinal Hall
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Date: Friday, December 5
Description: Join us as we celebrate the BRHD Outreach Network’s 2nd anniversary and the upcoming holiday season! Enjoy light appetizers and connect with fellow outreach workers from across the District. A limited selection of appetizers will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be responsible for purchasing any beverages or additional food items.
Facilitator: Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator, Blue Ridge Health District
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Format: Kardinal Hall (722 Preston Ave., Suite 101, Charlottesville, VA 22903) |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse (PHN)
Location: Louisa County, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Job Position/Title: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Specialist
Job Position/Title: Jobs Plus Program Support Coordinator
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Hiring Organization: Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)
Job Position/Title: Community Center Supervisor
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Piedmont Housing Alliance
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Job Position/Title: Financial Coach
Job Position/Title: Resident Services Project Coordinator
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate III/Peer Recovery Specialist
Location: Fluvanna County, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
Job Position/Title: PATH Transportation Assistant
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
If your organization is hiring for an outreach position, we would love to advertise the opportunity in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with a brief description and link to the job posting.
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News from Our Partners
The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program is a new initiative focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in the Commonwealth. Perinatal health hubs provide community-based, wraparound supports and services to pregnant and postpartum people and their infants. For the purpose of this funding opportunity, a perinatal health hub is defined as:
- Community-based, located in the area it serves
- Caring for the birthing parent-baby duo during pregnancy and through at least 1 year postpartum
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Providing multiple services for families (see online application for specific services)
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Focused on reducing maternal and infant morbidities and mortalities
This new program will be awarding $2.5 million in grant funding over the course of two years for organizations to expand perinatal health hubs across Virginia. The deadline to apply for funding is December 1 at 5 PM. Eligibility guidelines apply. For more details, visit VDH’s Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program website.
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Visit One Stop Shop on Thursday, December 4 from 12 - 3 PM at the Carver Recreation Center (233 4th Street, NW, Charlottesville, 22903). This bi-monthly event is for all community members to connect with services in the community such as Medicaid, mental health services, substance use services, career counseling, and educational and apprenticeship opportunities.
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The Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903) is hosting a free sexually transmitted infection (STI) Test & Go event on Tuesday, December 16 from 4:30 - 6 PM.
These free walk-in STI testing events are held from 4:30 to 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Testing is available for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C. Free safer sex items also available. Testing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity. No treatment or exams will be performed at this event. For more information about Test & Go or other similar services, visit BRHD's Sexual Health Services webpage.
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If your organization has an upcoming event or training applicable to outreach workers, we would love to advertise it in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with the date, time, location, and a brief description of the event.
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