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It’s hard to believe that the close of summer is just around the corner, and students will be returning to school in only a few weeks. Please help spread the word about the upcoming vaccination clinics below. Wishing you a fun, safe, and relaxing rest of your summer!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Resource Event
Loaves & Fishes Open House
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Date: Friday, August 28
Description: Loaves & Fishes will be offering an opportunity for partner organizations and anyone interested in making client referrals to tour the pantry, learn how to connect clients, and see the volunteers in action receiving food items, sorting, and preparing for distribution.
Facilitators: Jane Colony Mills, Executive Director, Loaves & Fishes | Paola Covarrubias, Community Engagement Coordinator, Loaves & Fishes
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Format: In-person at Loaves & Fishes (2050 Lambs Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901) |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse (PHN) Senior
Location: Fluvanna, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Job Position/Title: Jobs Plus Program Support Coordinator
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Child Health Partnership
Job Position/Title: Family Support Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Habitat for Humanity International INC
Position: Bilingual Family Services Manager
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate B – Peer Support Specialist (part-time)
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate B – Peer Support Specialist (full-time)
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
- Common sources of lead exposure
- Lead exposure prevention strategies
- How to identify children that need a blood lead test
- Ways to support families of children with elevated blood lead levels
This training will be repeated on July 30, August 25, September 10, and September 29, from 12 to 2 PM. Register online and choose your preferred training time slot to receive the link.
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UVA’s 2026 Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Grants Impact Grant cycle is now open. This year’s funding will focus on the Impact Grant, a 24-month grant for implementation-ready, evidence-based projects ready to carry out, evaluate, and sustain community-based cancer initiatives.
Up to three Impact Grants of up to $20,000 each will be awarded for 24-month projects, with $10,000 distributed annually over two years. Eligible applicants include registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and municipalities serving residents in the UVA Cancer Center catchment area.
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Move2Health Equity will be hosting the inaugural Rural Health Clinic in Fluvanna County on Thursday, August 6 from 2 to 5 PM at the Dunbar School Community Center (2524 Mountain Hill Rd., Palmyra, VA 22963). Students can receive school and/or sports physicals at no cost. Vaccinations for rising 7th and 12th graders will also be available, courtesy of Central Virginia Health Services. If possible, please bring your child's previous vaccination records to help ensure accurate immunization documentation.
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Join us at one of BRHD's local health departments for free Rapid REVIVE! Naloxone Training. Each event is free and will provide free naloxone to those who complete the brief training. Rapid in-home HIV test kits, free fentanyl/xylazine/benzodiazepines testing strips, condoms, lock boxes, and medication disposal bags will also be available. These events are open to everyone and occur on a monthly basis. No pre-registration required!
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Tuesday, August 11 from 3 to 4 PM at Greene County Health Department
- 50 Standard St., Standardsville, VA 22973
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Monday, August 17 from 3 to 4 PM at Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
- 1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903, Door #1
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Wednesday, August 19 from 1 to 3 PM at Nelson County Health Department
- 1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA 22922
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Wednesday, August 19 from 3 to 4 PM at Louisa County Health Department
- 101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa VA 23093
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Wednesday, August 26 from 1 to 3 PM at Fluvanna County Health Department
- 132 Main St., Palmyra VA 22963
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The Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903) is hosting a free sexually transmitted infection (STI) Test & Go event on Tuesday, August 18 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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Fluvanna County Public Schools is hosting a Back-to-School Bash for Fluvanna County students and their families at Fluvanna County High School (1918 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy., Palmyra, VA 22963) on Saturday, August 8 from 11 AM to 3 PM. This event will include:
- Vaccinations for rising 7th and 12th graders
- Free school supplies
- Food trucks
- Free hair cuts
- Kids activities
- Touch trucks
- Local vendors
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Bounce House
Planning to attend? Please RSVP by Saturday, August 1. Parents should bring a copy of their child's insurance or Medicaid card and vaccine record as applicable. Uninsured children are welcome! Minors must be accompanied by an adult age 18 and older. For questions about vaccines, call 434-591-1960.
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Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) is offering a wide range of upcoming caregiver support and education events in August. Highlighted offerings include:
The Blue Ridge Health District will be offering several Some clinics are for rising 7th and 12th graders only, while others will serve rising K-12 students. Please see the list below indicating which age groups each clinic serves.
Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 – Enter through Door #1)
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Monday, August 3 from 4 to 6 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-972-6269 with questions.
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Wednesday, August 5 from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Serving rising K-12 students. Appointments required. Call 434-972-6269 to schedule.
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Friday, August 7 from 1 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-972-6269 with questions.
Fluvanna County Health Department (132 Main St., Palmyra, VA 22963)
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Tuesday, August 4 from 1 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-985-2262 with questions.
- Tuesday, August 11 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Serving rising K-12 students. Appointments required. Call 434-591-1960 to schedule.
Greene County Health Department (50 Stanard St., Standardsville, VA 22973)
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Tuesday, August 4 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Serving rising K-12 students. Appointments required. Call 434-985-2262 to schedule.
- Wednesday, August 5 from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Serving rising 7th and 12th graders. Walk-in only. Call 434-985-2262 with questions.
Louisa County Health Department (101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa, VA 23093)
- Tuesday, August 4 from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Serving rising 7th and 12th graders. Walk-in only. Call 540-967-3703 with questions.
- Friday, August 7 from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Serving rising 7th and 12th graders. Walk-in only. Call 540-967-3703 with questions.
Nelson County Health Department (1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy. Arrington, VA 22922)
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Thursday, August 6 from 1 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-263-8315 with questions.
Charlottesville Middle School (1000 Cherry Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903)
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Monday, August 10 from 9 to 11:30 AM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-972-6269 with questions.
Journey Middle School (210 Lambs Ln., Charlottesville, VA 22901)
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Tuesday, August 11 from 1:30 to 4 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-972-6269 with questions.
Monticello High School (1400 Independence Wy., Charlottesville, VA 22902)
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Tuesday, August 11 from 9 to 11:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-972-6269 with questions.
For walk in clinics, vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis with supplies limited by availability. Minors must be accompanied by an adult ages 18+. Parents should bring a copy of their child’s insurance or Medicaid card if applicable and immunization record. Uninsured kids are welcome and may be eligible for reduced cost vaccines!
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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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