BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MACHW - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MACHW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://machw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MACHW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251223T185846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185846Z UID:2834-1766476800-1766509200@machw.org SUMMARY:2026 CHW Week! DESCRIPTION:šŸ“…CHW WEEK 2026 ā€“ SAVE THE DATE! šŸ“… \nSave the date for Massachusetts CHW Week 2026! \nMonday\, June 15th\, 2026 ā€“ Friday June 19th\, 2026 URL:https://machw.org/event/2026-chw-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251218T171305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T171305Z UID:2829-1766404800-1766408400@machw.org SUMMARY:CHW Certification Office Hours - December DESCRIPTION:Our December Office Hours will be held on 12/22/25 at 12:00PM to assist with CHW Certification! \nRegister Here URL:https://machw.org/event/chw-certification-office-hours-december/ ORGANIZER;CN="Shanina Rosado":MAILTO:srosado@machw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251204T145524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T154911Z UID:2776-1766052000-1766055600@machw.org SUMMARY:Sustaining the Self Training DESCRIPTION:Join us for a training dedicated to addressing secondary trauma\, compassion fatigue\, and burnout. We will learn self-care practices and hold space for CHWs to reflect during the holidays. \nThursday\, December 18th 10AM-11AM via Zoom \nRegister Here! URL:https://machw.org/event/sustaining-the-self-training/ ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Rich":MAILTO:trich@machw.org LOCATION:https://machw.org/event/sustaining-the-self-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251203T153036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T153036Z UID:2753-1765875600-1765882800@machw.org SUMMARY:Worcester\, MA Community Health Worker Hub Launch! DESCRIPTION:Join us for our launch of our new CHW Hub in Worcester\, MA! \nThis Community Health Worker (CHW) Hub is a dedicated space designed to foster connection\, learning\, and growth among CHWs. Here\, you will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on key topics\, including State Certification and the CHW Scope of Practice. Additionally\, the hub provides a platform to troubleshoot emerging public health challenges and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) issues from a CHW perspective. \nTuesday\, December 16th \nšŸ•› 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. \nšŸ“ College of the Holy Cross \n\nHogan Center \n1 College Street \nWorcester\, MA 01610 \n\nRegister Here! URL:https://machw.org/event/worcester-ma-community-health-worker-hub-launch/ LOCATION:College of Holy Cross\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Shanina Rosado":MAILTO:srosado@machw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251204T184048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T184048Z UID:2785-1765535400-1765542600@machw.org SUMMARY:Brockton\, MA - CHW Hub Convening DESCRIPTION:šŸ”†BROCKTON CHWs!šŸ”† \nCome join our Brockton CHW Hub! Join us for a community conversation on homelessness ā€“ its challenges\, resources\, and collaborative solutions. \nThis convening brings together CHWs from different local organizations to share insights\, build connections\, and strengthen our collective impact! \nšŸ“†Friday Dec. 12\, 2025\nā°10:30am ā€“ 12:30pm\nšŸ“Massasoit Community College\, Student Center\n1 Massasoit Blvd \nĀ  \nRegister Here! \nĀ  URL:https://machw.org/event/brockton-ma-chw-hub-convening/ LOCATION:Massasoit Community College\, 1 Massasoit Blvd\, Brockton\, MA\, 02302\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Shanina Rosado":MAILTO:srosado@machw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251203T151646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T151646Z UID:2743-1764936000-1764943200@machw.org SUMMARY:Western MA CHW Hub in Person Convening! DESCRIPTION:Western MA CHW Hub Training on Homelessness \nJoin us for an interactive training focused on how Community Health Workers can effectively support individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. \n Friday\, December 5th \nšŸ•› 12:00 PM ā€“ 2:00 PM \nšŸ“ East Forest Park Library \n144 Surrey Road\, Springfield\, MA \nRegister Here! URL:https://machw.org/event/western-ma-chw-hub-in-person-convening/ LOCATION:East Forest Park Library\, 144 Surrey Road\, Springfield\, MA\, 01118\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Shanina Rosado":MAILTO:srosado@machw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251001T201237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T184708Z UID:2671-1761732000-1761737400@machw.org SUMMARY:MACHW Training Series: SDOH Screening and Referral Process DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on enhancing CHWsā€™ ability to effectively screen individuals for social needs such as housing\, food security\, transportation\, and income stability using approved tools and protocols. Additionally\, it will cover how to document findings\, engage clients with empathy\, and facilitate timely and appropriate referrals to community-based resources. The session will also emphasize cultural competency\, confidentiality\, and strategies for follow-up and tracking outcomes. \n \n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://machw.org/event/machw-training-series-sdoh-screening-and-referral-process/ CATEGORIES:MACHW Training Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20251001T201435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T184740Z UID:2666-1761127200-1761132600@machw.org SUMMARY:MACHW Training Series: CHW Documentation DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on the importance of accurate\, timely\, and professional documentation in community health settings. Key topics will include appropriate note-taking\, use of approved terminology\, confidentiality and HIPAA compliance\, documentation of outreach and encounters\, and aligning documentation with organizational and funder requirements. \n \n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://machw.org/event/machw-training-series-chw-documentation/ CATEGORIES:MACHW Training Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250709T132033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T132033Z UID:2640-1753444800-1753450200@machw.org SUMMARY:Affirmative Listening Session #6 DESCRIPTION:Hello MACHW Family\, \nWe understand how much stress\, sadness\, and disbelief you might be feeling at this time\, as programs you relied on to help clients are slashed\, families are deported\, and government institutions try hard to hijack our identities. We see you. \nThere is nothing more fulfilling for Community Health Workers than seeing our clients thrive. This is especially true when knowing that our work contributed to their success. As your professional association\, MACHWā€˜s work is about supporting you as you do the demanding work of lifting individuals and families in need. \nMany of us are searching for ways to continue to help our clients in the midst of this chaos. \nAs a way to assist you to process and strategize ways to continue to do your work\, we are launching a new initiative: the Affirmative Listening Sessions. There will be 6 monthly sessions\, starting on February 28th. The sessions will be one hour and provide a safe space to voice your concerns\, strategize with other CHWs about strategies to cope with our own and our clientsā€™ fears and anxiety\, and to identify resources needed to equip CHWs to serve clients in the midst of the unpredictability of the political environment. URL:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-6/ LOCATION:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250617T134452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T134452Z UID:2629-1751112000-1751117400@machw.org SUMMARY:Affirmative Listening Session #5 DESCRIPTION:Hello MACHW Family\, \nWe understand how much stress\, sadness\, and disbelief you might be feeling at this time\, as programs you relied on to help clients are slashed\, families are deported\, and government institutions try hard to hijack our identities. We see you. \nThere is nothing more fulfilling for Community Health Workers than seeing our clients thrive. This is especially true when knowing that our work contributed to their success. As your professional association\, MACHWā€˜s work is about supporting you as you do the demanding work of lifting individuals and families in need. \nMany of us are searching for ways to continue to help our clients in the midst of this chaos. \nAs a way to assist you to process and strategize ways to continue to do your work\, we are launching a new initiative: the Affirmative Listening Sessions. There will be 6 monthly sessions\, starting on February 28th. The sessions will be one hour and provide a safe space to voice your concerns\, strategize with other CHWs about strategies to cope with our own and our clientsā€™ fears and anxiety\, and to identify resources needed to equip CHWs to serve clients in the midst of the unpredictability of the political environment. URL:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-5/ LOCATION:https://hria.zoom.us/j/86021701852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250530T222032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T222239Z UID:2590-1749945600-1750550399@machw.org SUMMARY:CHW Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:MACHW is excited to celebrateĀ CHW Week 2025 from June 15th to June 21st! MACHW supports employers such as health care systems\, ACOs\, and community-based organizations in celebrating their CHW staff. You can find our resources for CHW Day below and on our social media. If you need support kicking off CHW celebrations at your organization\, please contact Shanina at srosado@machw.org. More info can be found on our Events page. \nĀ  URL:https://machw.org/event/chw-week-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250404T150222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T222418Z UID:2501-1749168000-1749254399@machw.org SUMMARY:Community Health Worker Statewide Conference 'Celebrating Resilience and Innovations of Community Health Workers'. DESCRIPTION:Register with this link!Ā  \nThe Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers Awards recognize and honor the outstanding service\, dedication\, and excellence of individuals and groups of individuals who serve their communities as Community Health Workers (CHWs). The American Public Health Associationā€™s definition of a CHW is: ā€œA frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.ā€ \nAwardees are nominated by peers\, supervisors\, and/or program managers based on criteria rooted in national best practices. Awards will be presented on June 6\, 2025\, at the Annual CHW Conference in DCU Convention Center\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA 01608. URL:https://machw.org/event/celebrating-resilience-and-innovations-of-community-health-workers/ LOCATION:DCU Conference Center\, 50 Foster Street\, Worcester\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250501T141833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T151821Z UID:2553-1748606400-1748611800@machw.org SUMMARY:Affirmative Listening Session #4 DESCRIPTION:MACHW remains committed to listening as a vital form of advocacy in support of the community health worker workforce and the pursuit of health equity. In these turbulent times\, as community health workers face emerging challenges and barriers\, our dedication to amplifying their voices is more important than ever. URL:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-4/ LOCATION:https://hria.zoom.us/j/86387481592 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250404T205651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T170931Z UID:2528-1745582400-1745587800@machw.org SUMMARY:Affirmative Listening Session #3 DESCRIPTION:Hello MACHW Family\, \nWe understand how much stress\, sadness\, and disbelief you might be feeling at this time\, as programs you relied on to help clients are slashed\, families are deported\, and government institutions try hard to hijack our identities. We see you. \nThere is nothing more fulfilling for Community Health Workers than seeing our clients thrive. This is especially true when knowing that our work contributed to their success. As your professional association\, MACHWā€˜s work is about supporting you as you do the demanding work of lifting individuals and families in need. \nMany of us are searching for ways to continue to help our clients in the midst of this chaos. \nAs a way to assist you to process and strategize ways to continue to do your work\, we are launching a new initiative: the Affirmative Listening Sessions. There will be 6 monthly sessions\, starting on February 28th. The sessions will be one hour and provide a safe space to voice your concerns\, strategize with other CHWs about strategies to cope with our own and our clientsā€™ \nfears and anxiety\, and to identify resources needed to equip CHWs to serve clients in the midst of the unpredictability of the political environment. \nThe first Affirmative Listening Session will be held on February 28th\, 2025. Thereafter the last Friday of every month\, through July 2025. 12 PM to 1 PM. \n\nFebruary 28\nMarch 28\nApril 25\nMay 30\nJune 27\nJuly 26\n\nIn order to ensure confidentiality\, only MACHW members will be able to register. We will follow up with a registration link within a week. \nWe hope you will join us in these conversation as we identify ways to support each other and our clients. \nRemember\, only MACHW members can sign up. If you are a CHW and not a member\, sign up! Itā€™s free. \nIn Solidarity\, \nMACHW URL:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-3/ LOCATION:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250305T171919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T043511Z UID:2372-1743163200-1743168600@machw.org SUMMARY:Affirmative Listening Session #2 DESCRIPTION:Hello MACHW Family\, \nWe understand how much stress\, sadness\, and disbelief you might be feeling at this time\, as programs you relied on to help clients are slashed\, families are deported\, and government institutions try hard to hijack our identities. We see you. \nThere is nothing more fulfilling for Community Health Workers than seeing our clients thrive. This is especially true when knowing that our work contributed to their success. As your professional association\, MACHWā€˜s work is about supporting you as you do the demanding work of lifting individuals and families in need. \nMany of us are searching for ways to continue to help our clients in the midst of this chaos. \nAs a way to assist you to process and strategize ways to continue to do your work\, we are launching a new initiative: the Affirmative Listening Sessions. There will be 6 monthly sessions\, starting on February 28th. The sessions will be one hour and provide a safe space to voice your concerns\, strategize with other CHWs about strategies to cope with our own and our clientsā€™ fears and anxiety\, and to identify resources needed to equip CHWs to serve clients in the midst of the unpredictability of the political environment. URL:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-2/ LOCATION:https://hria.zoom.us/j/82323359510 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T110852 CREATED:20250219T221058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T154527Z UID:595-1740744000-1740749400@machw.org SUMMARY:Affirmative Listening Session #1 DESCRIPTION:During times of fear\, uncertainty\, and divisive rhetoric\, it is crucial that we come together to support each other and our communities. \nWe understand the impact of feeling ā€œunseenā€ when trying to access essential services for our clientsā€”immigrants\, LGBTQ+\, Black\, Brown\, and those in need. Thatā€™s why we are launching an empowering\, confidential space for CHWs to share their concerns and discuss how we can collectively strengthen our support for those who need it most. URL:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-1/ LOCATION:https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-1/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR