Virginia Partners In Prayer & Prevention
Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity
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Alzheimer's Disease & American Diabetes Awareness Month
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Connecting Communities
SPONSORED
BY THE FEDERAL
RESERVE
The Connecting Communities® webinar series is a Federal Reserve System initiative intended to provide a national audience with timely insights and information on emerging and important community and economic development topics. The webinar series complements existing Federal Reserve Community Development outreach initiatives that are conducted through the 12 Reserve Bank regional offices and at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.
Webinar Cataloged topics include
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Active Threat Citizen Defense Workshop (A.T.C.D)
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The
Active Threat Citizen Defense Workshop aims to enhance preparedness for citizens to “rise to the occasion” instead of “settle to the level of their training”.
This training will show you how to:
- Recognize hostile situation and how to the brain responds.
- Realize how items in your area can be utilized to defend yourself and save your life.
- Understand how the body reacts during stressful situations.
- Perform a “no skills needed” defense maneuvers.
Wednesday, November 20
th
, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Kingdom Cathedral
3820 Stoneshore Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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Calling all seniors!
You are invited to lunch with Senior Navigator
Senior Navigator is a local database that provides health information and resources for seniors and their caregivers. Find services that you can search by zip code, city or county.
Stick around to learn how to find reliable health information online at
MedlinePlus.gov
and to practice computer skills.
This program is open to everyone. Lunch is provided.
Day:
Thursday, December 5th
Time:
12:00-1:30pm
Place:
VCU Health Hub at 25th
1330 N 25th St, Richmond VA 23223
GRTC bus vouchers are available
Classes brought to you by the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library and the VCU Center on Health Disparities. Funding provided by the VCU Medical Center Auxiliary.
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We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides free information about health, aging, disability and post-military resources available to Virginians. The information focuses on issues such as health, financial concerns, legal questions, health facilities, housing options, transportation, exercise programs, advocacy, and more.
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This
Faith Leaders Toolkit features tip sheets, webinars, videos, social media messages, and other materials that make it easy for you to
• Spread the word about type 2 diabetes prevention and diabetes management.
• Organize type 2 diabetes prevention and diabetes management activities in your community.
• Create an environment that supports healthy choices
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Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.
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Join the next
Walk With Ease (WWE)
Leader Informational Webinar
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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VDH will host an informational webinar on how your organization can have your wellness champions trained and receive additional support for implementing Walk with Ease (WWE).
If you are interested in learning more about WWE and how to offer it for members of your organization, you may register today.
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The
Walk With Ease
program is 6 a week walking program that can easily be
implemented in the workplace
, parks & recreation, faith communities community wellness programs or provide an excellent starting point for a new wellness program.
Learn about the Walk With Ease Program that is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health.
Experience Walk With Ease, improve your health and learn what's in the tool.
Use these resources to stay committed to the Walk With Ease program.
The online walking tool offers a fully private environment where you can record key elements of the Walk With Ease program.
Tracking your steps just got easier with the Walk With Ease app right at your finger tips.
Get step-by-step instructions for warming up, basic stretches, additional stretches, and strengthening exercises that will help your walking program.
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Use Access code
WCT7K7KMK
. Thank you for participating!
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Community Funding Opportunities
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering grants starting at $2,000 to USA nonprofits, individuals, and universities to address issues facing girls and women. Funding may also be used for educational programming that informs the public about these issues.
Saucony Run For Good Foundation
Saucony Run For Good Foundation is offering grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children’s health through running and fitness. Funding is intended to prevent and reduce childhood obesity and improve the lives of children. The Foundation is committed to reversing the trend of obesity by offering children the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of running and a healthier lifestyle.
(Application Deadline: December 15, 2019)
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Learn more.
Walmart Foundation
We seek to create value in the communities around the world where we operate, strengthening them through local grants supporting programs that help them thrive.
(Application Deadline: December 31, 2019)
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Learn more.
4imprint
4Imprint, $500 Promotional Products Grant. 4imprint (the custom promotional products company) is offering in-kind donations of promotional products to USA nonprofit organizations, churches, accredited schools, and registered charities. The promotional items may be used to recruit volunteers, raise awareness, thank donors, or to offer comfort to those in need.
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We hope the information found in our monthly newsletters will support your efforts to promote health in your places of worship, workplace and communities.
For more information on Virginia P3, visit us
here.
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Stay Connected with VDH Updates from the Office of Health Equity
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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