September 2022 Newsletter |
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith and interfaith-based communities across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
"Together we can defeat the enemy of health disparities by educating and promoting equal opportunities for good health throughout all of our communities."
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Active People, Healthy NationSM
Initiative encourages adults and young people to:
The initiative provides evidence-based strategies and tools to help state, community, and national partners promote physical activity and ensure that all Americans have access to safe and accessible places for physical activity.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Novavax: COVID-19
National Preparedness Month
Monkeypox
Suicide Prevention
Protecting Places of Worship
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Training & Webinars
Grant Opportunities
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2022:
"Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation"
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Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 to October 15. With this year's theme, "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation," the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) encourages everyone to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation.
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NOVAVAX’S COVID-19 VACCINE:
WHAT ARE THE FACTS?
Novavax is authorized and recommended in the United States for unvaccinated individuals aged 12 years and older as a two-dose primary vaccine series.
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National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
This one-of-a-kind campaign is committed to putting people first and reaching communities where they are. To continue these efforts, this year’s National Preparedness Month campaign will feature a call to action for the Black and African American community. This year’s national public service announcements are being developed and will be released throughout the country this September, to help get preparedness information into the hands of those who live in underserved communities.
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Monkeypox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a program, called the Monkeypox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program to “support innovative, non-traditional ways to address disparities” with regards to monkeypox vaccinations. The CDC is accepting applications from local, state, and territorial health departments, as well tribal governments and local non-governmental organizations in an effort to increase vaccination access to populations most at risk for monkeypox virus. Additional information about this program can be found here. Organizations interested in submitting a proposal should email mpxquestions@vdh.virginia.gov.
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National Suicide Prevention
Just imagine if we could walk together toward a world without suicide. Since 2002, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walks have brought friends, neighbors, family members and colleagues together to walk through their communities to raise public awareness and funds to support suicide prevention, including education programs in local schools and workplaces; support for those who’ve lost loved ones; advocacy for critical mental health and suicide prevention legislation; and scientific research that helps us learn more how we can save more lives.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we want you to join us as we make strides in saving lives, and bringing hope, one step at a time, to those affected by suicide.
Together, let’s walk.
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In support of National Preparedness Month and the Protecting Places of Worship National Week of Action, the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are co-hosting this webinar for state, local, tribal, and territorial government partners, first responders and faith-based and community leaders on local and statewide partnership models that promote safety and security for places of worship and community spaces.
Date: September 20, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT - 3:00 p.m. EDT
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Tips for Building an
Emergency Preparedness Kit
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A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
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Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
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Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Whistle (to signal for help)
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- Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
- Manual can opener (for food)
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery or charged power pack
Read more about Additional Emergency Supplies on the VDH website.
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Every Woman’s Life (EWL) is a public health program that helps uninsured, low income women gain access to free breast and cervical cancer screening services. Screening and early detection reduces death rates, improves treatment options, and greatly increases survival. To be eligible, women must be a Virginia resident between the ages of 18-64, meet federal income guidelines and be uninsured. Women 18-39 must be symptomatic or be determined to be high risk for breast and/or cervical cancer to be eligible. Services provided by the program include a clinical breast exam, mammogram, pelvic exam, Pap test, and any diagnostics needed to reach a final diagnosis. If a woman enrolled in EWL is diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer she may be eligible for Medicaid to pay for treatment. |
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COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
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September is National Sickle Cell
Awareness Month
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Every September, people living with sickle cell disease, their caregivers, advocates, healthcare providers, and others come together to bring awareness to the disease and dispel the myths and stigmas surrounding it. The month also brings attention to the ongoing need for research, better care practices, new treatments, and an eventual cure.
Facts about sickle cell disease:
- Most common inherited blood disorder in U.S.
- Affects approximately 100,000 Americans.
- 1 out of every 365 Black or African American babies are born with sickle cell disease.
- 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American babies are born with sickle cell disease.
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About 1 in 13 Black or African American babies are born with sickle cell trait.
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Do you want a copy of your immunization record? |
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Invite DRIVE SMART Virginia to your next safety meeting or community event such as a Conference, Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, Homecoming. We can craft a safe driving message to fit your audience that is informative and eye-opening, or have a table of material around roadway safety. The best part...our presentations, materials, and presence are FREE!
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October 6, 2022 | 10:00 AM EST
November 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM EST
December 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM EST
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Walk With Ease
The Arthritis Foundation’s program,
Walk With Ease reduces the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health. No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week Walk With Ease
program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health.
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Classes are offered through in-person, virtual via Zoom, or by phone with toolkit sessions. |
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What is Recovery Month?
Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from substance use and mental health, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.
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Extreme Heat and Heat-related Illnesses
Here are some tips to avoid heat-related illness during the summer:
- Drink water.
- Keep cool indoors.
- Dress for the heat.
- Limit physical activity.
- Do not keep children or pets in cars.
- Check on your neighbors.
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Five ways parents can help children have a better school year
It is a new school year, and parents and educators are going into it with more realistic expectations and a better understanding of what children need to be successful. As kids start a new school year in a time still characterized by uncertainty and deep division, here are five ways caregivers can help them learn, connect with others and maintain a strong sense of self.
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Additional Community Resources |
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Stay Connected
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices
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Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
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Virginia P3 recognizes that faith-based and community partners eagerly and actively step in to fulfill the needs of their community, especially during a crisis. As a result, we aim to equip our partners to respond to the present opioid health crisis with Opioid Response Toolkits. |
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The Alzheimer's Disease Association would like to invite you to participate in Purple Power Worship, an opportunity for your faith community to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and help members to access services. |
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September 19, 2022 |12:00PM-1:30PM EST
September 19, 2022 | 11:00AM-12:00PM EST
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September 20, 2022 |11:30AM-12:30PM EST
September 20, 2022 | 2:00PM EST
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Help us help Grantees give more smiles to children! Selected applicants can receive one-year grants of up to $20,000, supporting community-based initiatives in the U.S. that provide dental care and ultimately serve as a Dental Home to underserved/limited access children.
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America Walks annual Community Change Grants are now open for applications. This unique and highly anticipated program aims to provide support to our growing network of advocates, grassroots organizers, organizations, and agencies using innovative, engaging, and inclusive programs and projects to create tangible change at the community level.
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The Awesome Foundation is offering $1,000 grants to help fund programs, projects and ideas that are “awesome”. The grants have “no strings”, or stipulations. If they like your project best, they will fund it. Grant applications are reviewed monthly. Individuals, nonprofits and for-profits are welcomed to apply. 501c3 nonprofit status is NOT required. Learn more.
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Bank of America welcomes your sponsorship proposal for opportunities that make our communities a better place to live and work. We are particularly interested in providing support to address needs vital to the health of our communities through a focus on: preserving neighborhoods; educating the workforce for 21st century jobs; addressing critical needs such as hunger and emergency shelter; arts and culture; the environment; and diversity and inclusion programs.
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Costco Wholesale’s primary charitable efforts specifically focus on programs supporting children, education, and health and human services in the communities where we do business. Throughout the year we receive a large number of requests from nonprofit organizations striving to make a positive impact, and we are thankful to be able to provide support to a variety of organizations and causes.
Costco accepts and reviews funding requests throughout the year on a rolling basis, and organizations are eligible to submit one application per fiscal year (Sep-Aug).
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DanPaul Foundation
The DanPaul Foundation provides grants to 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organizations as defined by the IRS. The Foundation is interested in providing funding to programs that directly serve the health, education, development, and welfare of the world's youth.
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Entergy’s Open Grants Program focuses on improving communities as a whole. We look for giving opportunities in the areas of arts and culture, education and workforce development, poverty solutions and social services, healthy families, and community improvement.
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The GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant, brought to you by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to communities across the United States. The Grassroots Grants are part of Scotts Miracle-Gro’s larger GroMoreGood initiative, which aims to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens and greenspaces to 10 million children by 2023. Learn more.
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The Sparkplug Foundation is offering grants of up to $10,000 to Nonprofit Organizations working on projects that educate or support communities, make systemic change and/or shift power to create justice, bring music to communities.
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Grants to support the unique needs of local communities in the service areas of Walmart and Sam's Club stores.
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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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