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As we wrap up 2025, we’re already looking ahead to an exciting year of trainings and events for the Outreach Network in 2026. The 2026 calendar of events is live, so stay tuned for future additions!
A special thank you to those joining me on the Outreach Network Steering Committee for jumping right in to help create a diverse and engaging training calendar for 2026:
Outreach Network Steering Committee
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Paola Covarrubias, Community Engagement Coordinator, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
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Rosemary Heflin, Senior Family Support Supervisor, Child Health Partnership
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Brian Miller, Police Officer/HART, Albemarle County Police Department
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Sierra Winn, Community Relationships Coordinator, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
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Ana Zuniga, Community Health Worker, University of Virginia Health System
Your time, energy, and input are deeply appreciated!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Ethics Part 1 & Part 2
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Date: Tuesday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Description: Understand and navigate ethical dilemmas that outreach workers may face in their role. Ethics Part 1 & 2 together will fulfill the 3-hour requirement for CHW recertification. When you register, a spot will be reserved for you on both January 20th and 27th. Before registering, please ensure you able to attend both sessions.
Facilitator: Sereta Hunter, Lead CHW Training Instructor, CHW Strength
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM (both sessions)
Format: Virtually via Zoom
Note: Your name and email will be shared with CHW Strength in order to receive a calendar invite and Zoom meeting link. Space is limited.
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
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Job Position/Title: Office Services Specialist (OSS)
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse (PHN)
Location: Louisa County, VA
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Hiring Organization: International Rescue Committee
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Job Position/Title: Career Development Specialist
Location: Hybrid/Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Intensive Case Management (ICM) Caseworker
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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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
Job Position/Title: Financial Coach
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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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: Sin Barreras/Without Barriers, Inc.
Job Position/Title: Part-Time Education Coordinator
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
BRHD’s Population Health team is thrilled to introduce our latest project: the BRHD Community Resource Directory! This Directory is meant to serve as a central hub for information on services/resources available in each of our District's respective localities: Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, & Nelson. It's your one-stop-shop for finding local resource and service agencies to meet your needs!
Each listing includes a description of services, details on who is eligible for services, contact information, and a link to the organization's website. For questions about the directory or changes to listed information, please email us at BlueRidgeHD@vdh.virginia.gov.
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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, January 20 from 4:30 - 6:00 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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