Community Health Workers Association of Rochester Inc

02/13/2026

Significant changes to SNAP ABAWD work rules are coming, and they may impact many individuals and families in our community. If you receive SNAP benefits—or help others navigate public assistance programs—please plan to attend one of these Public Informational Town Halls in Rochester:

📍 February 18 | 6–8 PM – IBERO (216 Clifford Ave)
📍 February 25 | 6–8 PM – Connected Communities (619 N. Goodman St)
📍 March 4 | 6–8 PM – R Center (80 Adams St)

Learn about the updated ABAWD rules, exemptions, work requirements, and available resources. Translation services and accommodations will be provided as needed. The county also offers a SNAP Work Rules Screening Tool and additional resources to help determine if you may be affected, as linked below.

https://www.monroecounty.gov/snap-abawd-changes

https://monroecounty.prod.simpligov.com/prod/portal/ShowWorkFlow/AnonymousEmbed/ad1b454c-34c4-4e6f-ac89-f9f946b50661

These changes may have a deep impact on some of our most vulnerable community members—let’s make sure everyone has the information they need. 💛💙

01/24/2026

Are you in need of some food resources in the Beechwood area?

Here are some suggestions for you (we recommend calling ahead to verify) courtesy of our friends at Connected Communities: EMMA & Beechwood !

Please note the New City Cafe Curbside Market has moved to The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. over at 145 Parsells Ave. Same time! (Fridays from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm)

01/15/2026

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Our very own CHW graduate, Joaquin Mouliert Bruno, and our community partner, Dr. Sanders, are talking with Mr. Claytonb!

This Thursday on Check Your Health, we’re talking about digital health and how to make sure everyone can access the tools they need to stay well.

UR Medicine’s Dr. Mechelle Sanders and Joaquin Mouliert Bruno from Ibero-American Action League join guest host Clayton Jones to talk about patient portals like MyChart, the digital divide, and the hands-on work happening in our community to close it.

📅 Tune in Thursday at 10AM or stream at wdkx.com. Medicine -American Action League, Inc.

Curious about MyChart, UR Medicine's patient portal? Here are 4 reasons why you should download the app ➡️ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/health-matters/on-the-medical-record-4-reasons-to-check-your-c

01/06/2026

12/26/2025

Let’s support the CHW National Association! For years, they have fought for the rights, fairness, and respect of Community Health Workers. They have stood up for all CHWs, now it’s our time to stand with them. Together, we can support those who support our communities.

NACHW is committed to keeping membership, support, and resources equitably accessible to all who need them. We keep our membership and conference registrations costs low, and our webinars and resources free, and translated for language access. But now we need your support to continue these efforts. https://nachw.org/donate/

12/17/2025

Congratulations are in order for our Ibero Winter class graduates!

12/17/2025

Congratulations to the winter 2025 class of CHW graduates! We are extremely proud of the 21 students who have successfully completed the program.

12/17/2025

A powerful CHW story! We invite you to spare 5 minutes to listen to this impactful narrative.

12/17/2025

Café Colao analizará los cambios recientes en el programa WIC.La Dra. Marielena Vélez de Brown, comisionada del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de ...

12/12/2025

NACHW is partnering with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to support CHWs on the frontlines helping clients and community members access food resources like SNAP and WIC. As part of this effort, we developed a brief survey to learn more about how CHWs are showing up to help people with food access across the country.

Your input will help shape new tools, training, and resources to better support CHWs in making nutritious food more accessible to all. The survey is for CHWs as well as CHW supervisors and employers. Please consider completing the survey and sharing your experience - your voice matters! https://hria.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b33JlyrO36cGDDo

12/06/2025

11/04/2025

🧡 Be Ready, Stay Prepared! 🧡
Join us for a Family Preparedness Community Presentation on November 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Learn about essential legal documents like standby guardianship, parental designations, and powers of attorney — and find out how to keep your family safe and secure during emergencies. After the presentation, take part in our Family Preparedness Clinic for personalized guidance and support.

📍 Registration is required — visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjtC1Z8PMA1kUD-0074LSfrEUL-3zbRrr-0qwcxY38WBRfWA/viewform or scan the QR code to sign up!