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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VDH Virginia P3: Cloth Masks for Faith Communities Request
"Working together to stop the spread of COVID-19."
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In This Issue
Virginia P3: Cloth Face Masks
Early Voting Office Locations
Breast Cancer - Breast Problems eBook
Mental First Aid - Virtual
Human Trafficking Resources for the Faith Community
Funding Opportunities
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Breast Problems eBook
Breast cancer awareness is important, but so is breast health awareness.
Download our free eBook, Breast Problems That Aren’t Breast Cancer, to learn
about common breast problems you may not know about.
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OCR Resolves Religious Discrimination Complaints after Maryland and Virginia Hospitals Ensure Patients Can Receive Safe Religious Visitations During COVID-19 |
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On October 20, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the resolution of two religious discrimination complaints ensuring clergy access to patients for religious purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic, one involving MedStar’s Southern Maryland Hospital Center (MSMHC) that is part of the MedStar Health System, and the second one involving Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) in Virginia.
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As COVID-19 is changing our daily reality, there is an important need for MHFA to be available virtually. The National Council is pleased to announce that we are preparing to release a virtual Mental Health First Aid course.
First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced class, and then participate in a 4-hour, Instructor-led class using videoconferencing technology.
The virtual training will be based on new curricula that has been in development for more than a year. It includes expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care. Youth MHFA will include new content applicable for adults working with elementary-age children, including content on the impact of social media. The content is gender neutral and culturally relevant.
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Human Trafficking Resources for the Faith Community |
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World Stroke Day is Oct. 29
Strokes don't discriminate. A stroke can affect anyone, at any age. About one in four people worldwide will have a stroke in his or her lifetime.
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To prevent stroke, it's vital to understand your risk factors. Some risk factors — such as age, race, gender and family history — are outside of your control. But you can control other risk factors. |
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Dominion Energy is partnering with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation to temporarily expand its EnergyShare program to assist those small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Dominion Energy Virginia is pledging $500,000 to help provide energy bill relief for small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship in its Virginia service territory. The program funding will be covered by shareholders and will not impact customer rates. Qualified businesses may be eligible to receive one-time assistance with their past due Dominion Energy electric bill balances up to $1,000.
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The Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) is designed to support and ensure housing stability across the commonwealth during the coronavirus pandemic. Depending on availability of funds and household need, the RMRP may provide financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments for eligible households. This includes financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments past due beginning April 1, 2020 and onward. Click here to see if you could be eligible for RMRP.
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COVID-19 and Cancer Financial Assistance Grants
Cancer+Careers provides funds to cancer patients and survivors experiencing COVID-19-related financial challenges. This new 2020 program is providing a onetime $500 grant for cancer patients and survivors experiencing financial challenges to use toward bills, technology, skill development or training. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis while funds last.
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USDA Community Connect Grants
This grant program offers financial assistance to eligible applicants that will construct broadband networks that provide service on a community-oriented connectivity basis in rural areas. Rural areas that lack any existing broadband speed of at least 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream are eligible.
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Wawa Foundation
The Wawa Foundation and Wawa Community Care are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with local communities and national partners. To achieve this, we provide focused financial and in-kind support for non-profit and community organizations, as well as event sponsorship and volunteerism. Maximum Grant Amount: $2,500. Support focuses on three key areas: Financial Grants, Learn more; In-kind Support, Learn more, and Local Sponsorships, Learn more
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Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market’s community giving programs provide a wide range of resources to help address existing and emerging needs in our neighborhoods and industry. Whole Food's work with individuals and organizations that share our commitment to nourishing people, animals and the planet, and proudly support hundreds of partnerships and initiatives each year. Learn more, Whole Foods, Caring For Local And Global Communities
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Veronica Cosby, VDH Office of Health Equity
Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
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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