Building Power, Connection, and Change Together
January 26, 2026
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Rhode Island CHW Voices �is a statewide network of Community Health Workers advancing equity, leadership, and community power.
In 2026, What brings you hope?
Today’s goal:
To connect and identify roles we can share to organize our network �in support of our communities.
Network Updates from the Community
Share how you and your community stay connected.�
Big or small — it all matters.�
Drop it in the chat or unmute and share.
CHWs make health happen – not alone, but through connection
We invite CHWs, partners, and allies to connect, exchange strategies, �and grow the movement for community health equity.
Our collective strength comes from shared learning and collaboration.
Every relationship we build strengthens trust, coordination, and community well-being.
At RI CHW Voices, �we believe sharing what works, �and what’s hard, �helps us all grow stronger.
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Together, we’re building a national web of CHW power – �rooted locally, connected everywhere.
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We invite you to:
From Insight to Influence: CHW Leadership Actions
Questions
�What is one small role or action you can take before our next meeting that supports our collective impact?
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How To Keep It Manageable
✔ Roles can be limited (1–3 months)�✔ People choose one small task�✔ Work builds month to month
Consider example of APHA CHW Section: https://www.apha.org/apha-communities/member-sections/community-health-workers
Leadership Development: Logistics, Budgets, File management
CHW Recognition: Communications, Messaging, Digital Platforms
Membership Engagement: Welcoming CHWs and ally partners
Policy Development: Accountability, Advocacy, Data, Storytelling
How will we make collective impact?
From Insight to Influence: CHW Leadership Actions
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Roles and Actions to consider
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Leadership Opportunities
Statewide CHW Strategy Team RI CHW Strategy Team Meeting
Other Initiatives?
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Community Volunteer Opportunities
Educational Opportunities
RIPHA is seeking abstracts + poster presentations��Deadline: February 10, 2026 at 11:59PM
This year’s theme is, “Leading Through Change: Building Trust and Resilience in Public Health”.
The summit will be on April 27, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza
Storytelling (Presentation) Opportunities
Upcoming Sessions
Schedule follow up CHW Voices meeting
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We are our greatest resource!
�Stay connected, and never hesitate to ask�
—your fellow community colleagues may have valuable insights or know of available resources to support you.
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RI Community Resource Group
Thank You & Take Care!
Email us with any questions: RICHWVoices@gmail.com
THANK YOU �&
TAKE CARE
Tools & Frameworks
Post-Session Notes
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Life is a rollercoaster — during hard times, let’s lift each other up, care for ourselves, and remind one another that self-care is part of the work.
What’s one small way you can care for yourself this week — the same way you encourage your “clients” or community to?
THE WORK AHEAD�
CONTINUING TO SHOW UP FOR THE COMMUNITY
CHW Voices Network
RI CHW Voices is a statewide network of Community Health Workers (CHWs), leaders, and advocates – �rooted in lived experience, community wisdom, and equity.�
We are not a program or a formal organization—�we are a living, breathing network built by Rhode Island CHWs.�
If you support health and healing of communities—�this space is for you.
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