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I hope everyone is enjoying the extra hour of daylight in the evenings and looking forward to the start of spring. As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm, it’s a great time to refocus, refresh our goals, and embrace new opportunities. Spring is always a reminder of growth and renewal, and I’m excited for what the coming months will bring for all of us.
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Situational Awareness and De-escalation Strategies
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Date: Thursday, April 23
Description: Learn to recognize and assess potential threats through heightened situational awareness and de-escalation techniques to safely manage and resolve conflicts.
Facilitator: Sgt. Eric Thomas, Community Involvement Coordinator, Charlottesville Police Department
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Format: In-person at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department's Prindle Conference Room (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903)
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Nutritionist Associate
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: County of Fluvanna - Department of Social Services
Job Position/Title: Family Services Specialist I/II
Location: Fork Union, VA |
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Hiring Organization: International Rescue Committee
Job Position/Title: Career Development Specialist
Location: Hybrid/Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Fluvanna Meals on Wheels
Job Position/Title: Volunteer Coordinator (part-time)
Location: Palmyra, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Job Position/Title: Warehouse Associate
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA)
Job Position/Title: Intake Coordinator (part-time)
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Piedmont Housing Alliance
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Job Position/Title: Financial Opportunity Center Manager
Job Position/Title: Resident Services Project Coordinator
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate A
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: The Arc of the Piedmont
Job Position/Title: Direct Support Professional
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 City of Charlottesville’s Department of Human Services will host Teen Expo on Friday, March 20 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at the Carver Recreation Center (233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903).
This expo will serve as a hub for employment opportunities, volunteer programs, internships, and extracurricular activities centered around teens.
For more information about Teen Expo participation, please contact Juanika Howard, Youth Opportunity Coordinator.
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Green Dogs Unleashed is hosting a Community Pet Care Clinic on Sunday, March 22 from 9 AM to 4 PM at Fluvanna County High School (1918 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA 22963).
This clinic will offer free:
- Vaccines (Rabies, DHPP, and FRCP)
- Microchips
- Pet food & supplies
While supplies last. For questions, contact staff@greendogsunleashed.org.
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Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) will host a April 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM at PVCC's Bolick Center (500 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902).
The event will bring together community partners to share information about health resources and services available both on campus and in the local community. Local organizations will provide resource materials and answer questions to help students and their families better understand the support services available to them.
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The Louisa County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is hosting a low cost rabies vaccine clinic for cats and dogs on Sunday, April 12 from 12 to 3 PM at Louisa County Fairgrounds (208 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093).
Animals will remain in the vehicle at all times. Dogs must be leashed, and cats must be in carriers. Exact cash-only; rabies vaccines will cost $15 per animal. Pre-register online through Monday, April 6. Pre-registered clients can stop by early between 11 AM and 12 PM.
For more information, visit the LCSO Rabies Clinic Info webpage. Questions? Call LCSO Animal Control at 540-967-1234.
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Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) will host a Caregiver Resource Event at Jefferson-Madison Regional Library in the Swanson room (201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902) on Monday, April 20 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
This event is designed to provide caregivers, older adults, and community members with a convenient, one-stop opportunity to explore local care options and support services. Attendees will be able to visit information tables, learn about available programs and resources, ask questions, and connect directly with organizations that serve the aging community.
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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, April 21 from 4:30 to 6 PM (or until capacity is met).
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 are 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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Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) will host Embrace Every Season, a special gathering dedicated to honoring the stories and experiences of caregivers on Friday, April 24 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Hillsdale Conference Center (550 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901).
Dr. Melissa Aleman, Professor of Communication Studies at James Madison University, will explore the importance of caregiver storytelling and the lesson these experiences offer about care, family, and end-of-life decision making. Tickets are required. Lunch will be provided. Proceeds support essential programs and services for older adults live across Central Virginia.
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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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