Virginia COVID-19 Response
Faith Community Resources
Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith-based and interfaith communities.
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In This Issue
FEMA Public Assistance Grant
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Wellness Wednesdays
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Walk With Ease
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Partner Resource Webinar Series
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Stakeholders Meeting recordings
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Virginia Department of Health public information line,
877-ASK-VDH3
, for questions from residents about COVID-19.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA)
Grant Program for Non-profit Organizations
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The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) invites you to attend an informational webinar regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) grant program that is made available through the Major Disaster Declaration for COVID-19, FEMA-DR-4512-VA. During this webinar, VDEM will walk through the eligibility of private non-profit organizations, and include a separate webinar for faith based organizations and houses of worship. For the FEMA PA grants, VDEM serves as the pass-through agency, which means that FEMA will award eligible funding to VDEM, which will administer the grant and pass-through funds to eligible private non-profit organizations.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
2:00pm-3:30pm
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
10:00am - 11:30am
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
10:00am - 11:30am
*Specific to Houses of Worship and Faith Based Organizations
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Virginia P
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Partner Resource Webinar Series
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Virginia Department of Social Services
VDSS - Virginia COVID-19
When: Thursday, April 16, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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COVID-19 has impacted the daily life of Virginians significantly. The
Virginia Department of Social Services
is dedicated to ensuring that all families are supported thoroughly during this unprecedented time. The purpose of this webinar is to provide faith and community leaders with the tools needed to continue offering comfort and resources to their communities throughout this period of uncertainty. We aim to offer a virtual space to discuss the ongoing and emerging challenges of the pandemic related to the Department of Social Services in regards to obtaining benefits and accessing family services, among other topics.
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
Virginia Department of Aging and
Rehabilitation Service
Thursday, April 23, 2020
6:00 pm
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Lets Stay Active Together!!!
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Wellness Wednesdays
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us every Wednesday for the
Month of April.
April is Minority Health Month
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Hosted by VDH Office of Health Equity, VA P
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and #RVABEASTMODE
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Walk With Ease
Information Webinar
April 14, 2020
10:00 AM
Walk With Ease
is an evidence-based
program
that has been proven to help people with arthritis or other related conditions reduce pain, increase balance, strength and
walking
pace, and improve overall health.
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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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Activities are
self-guided and align with social distancing practices.
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Faith-based and Community Leaders,
In times of crisis, such as our current
COVID-19 pandemic
, people will turn to church and community leaders for help.
Faith-based and community leaders are in a unique position to address potential concerns, fears, and anxieties regarding COVID-19. Additionally, by reemphasizing
simple hygienic precautions and practices
, these leaders can widely promote essential information, manage fear and stigma, and restore a sense of calm into the lives of those they encounter.
Download a
Step-by-Step, Research-Informed and Faith-Based Planning Manual
on how to prepare your church for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Faith Community Guidance Document
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office of the Governor
VEST Health Equity Work Group
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Stakeholder Engagement Call
Meeting Recording
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Hosted by the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Virginia Department of Heath's Office of Health Equity
Asian American and Pacific Islander, Latinx, African American and LGBTQIA+
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Alzheimer's Association
The health and safety of our constituents, volunteers, and staff remain our driver as we address the COVID-19 outbreak and as we continue to pursue our mission today and in the longer term. Based on the guidance from local public health agencies, we are now hosting education programs and support groups online/by phone.
We are pleased to announce two upcoming free virtual education programs:
To participate in these programs,
you MUST register
online via the links above or by calling the Alzheimer's Association Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. You may join via internet or by phone. Sign in details for the meeting will be emailed to you following registration.
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COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is considered an “essential service” and will continue food distribution under the Virginia Stay-At-Home order. We are diligently working to feed neighbors in need AND recruit new volunteers to meet increased demand for food during COVID-19. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves 25 counties and 8 cities on either side of the Blue Ridge.
Food Available
If you or someone you know needs food, please use our
Pantry Locator
to find a location near you. We urge you to
call the pantry before visiting
, as hours of operation may have changed due to COVID-19.
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Volunteers Needed
The Food Bank is in need of healthy volunteers in response to the pandemic. Under the Stay-At-Home order, Food Bank volunteers are allowed to travel to and from their volunteer site. Precautions are being taken to make volunteering as safe as possible!
- in-person (food packing, distribution, and delivery) and “remote” (calling seniors and other clients) volunteer roles will be available over the coming weeks
We know that not everyone can volunteer right now
. There are additional ways that you and your associates can help feed our neighbors in need by:
Thank you! Your support is greatly appreciated!
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2-1-1 Virginia Is a free service that can help you find the local resources you need. 2-1-1 is available for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE:
- Hearing Impaired: Dial 7-1-1 for Virginia Relay then 1-800-230-6977.
- Out of state, using a videophone, or a disposable cell phone? 2-1-1 VIRGINIA can always be reached at 1-800-230-6977.
- Moving or visiting out of state? Need information outside Virginia? Visit: www.211.org
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Publications and Other Resources: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The following publications and resources can be used to inform the public about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and what measures they can take to safeguard their health and that of their communities:
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Veronica Cosby, Virginia P
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For more information on Virginia P
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, 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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