RI CHW VOICES�May 19, 2025
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Life is a rollercoaster—during hard times, let’s lift each other up, care for ourselves, and support one another, just as we do for those we serve
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�What is the weirdest thing in your fridge right now?�
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Save RIPTA Transit Package will have their all-important hearings this next Wednesday May 21st at 4:00pm! Testimony to HouseFinance@rilegislature.gov by 1:00pm on Wednesday. (Agenda [status.rilegislature.gov])
We have testimony guides updated on the website [pvdstreets.org] (and below), and if you plan to attend in person please let one of us know, we want to ensure we have everyone represented!
Data Helps with advocacy efforts
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Many already collect data to help support what we already know, lived, and hear.
MTM Elderly Transportation Program
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For RI residents 60+ with no access to transportation
Provides transportation to and from medical appointments, adult day care, meal sites, dialysis/cancer treatment and the Insight Program
Meal Site trips: 10-2pm
$2 co-pay collected by driver for each right (to and from, $4 total for roundtrip)
48 hours notice required
1-855-330-9131�D/HoH: 711
DARE: Direct Action for Rights & Equality
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Senior Center Bus/Van
Keys to Success
For more information contact:
Chris Ackley at cackley@gencenter.org
401-781-6110
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Addressing Stigma with children
The Libraries have some great books to read with children to help them gain a better understanding and help reduce the stigma and embarrassment that could come from getting food aid.
The Genesis Project
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East Bay Supports (Providence, Bristol, Tiverton, Barrington, Little Compton, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown
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How it works
When you arrive at the farmers market just head to the welcome table with your EBT card
Let's say you want to spend $10, a market staff member will swipe your card for $10 and give you $20 in "bonus bucks" tokens to spend at the market
Think if it as a buy one get one free. Meaning for every EBT dollar. you get an extra dollar in bonus bucks to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market
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SNAP Benefits – �Eat Well Be Well
The program works by giving customers $.50 in SNAP benefits for every $1 spent on qualifying fruits and vegetables at participating retailers.
All SNAP recipients are automatically enrolled in the program. The additional benefits, up to $25 a month, are loaded to the customer’s EBT card for the future purchase of qualifying SNAP products at in-store locations
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Meals on Wheels Food Pantry
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SNAP Outreach
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Mom's Meals w/ Meals on Wheels
SNAP Benefits – Sun Bucks (AKA Summer EBT) | Starting June 2025
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Families with eligible school-age children will receive a one-time summer issuance of $120 per child for groceries.
Some children will be enrolled in SUN Bucks automatically
Meals on Wheels
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Your voice and experiences make a difference!
Collective Action takes many forms:�
networks�
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Quick Breakout Conversation
Go into breakout groups and discuss:
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What type of support do you need from your CHW family today?
LEGAL KEY PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH & JUSTICE | DIGITAL DIGEST
Legal Key (formerly MLPB) regularly updates its digital digest with essential information on housing laws, eviction rights, legal guidance, and other housing resources.
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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
THIRD ANNUAL RI CHW VOICES CONFERENCE
Theme: Building Bridges: Strengthening Communities & Advancing Systems Together
June 26th at the Pawtucket Boys & Girls Club
Deadline today to nominate a CHW or CHW ally in RI!�
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THANK YOU &
TAKE CARE
Need more time to discuss strategies?�
Join the Roadmap implementation groups
Find this PowerPoint and other resources on the CHWARI CHW Voices page
Post-Session Notes
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