{"id":4628,"date":"2026-01-12T14:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/chesterfield\/?page_id=4628"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:45:37","slug":"jenkins-foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/chesterfield\/news-releases\/jenkins-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Jenkins Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Jenkins Foundation awards Chesterfield Health District with a Grant<br \/>\n<em>Funds support one community health worker<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfrichmond.org\/discover\/faces-of-philanthropy\/support-organizations\/jenkins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenkins Foundation<\/a> awarded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/chesterfield\/\">Chesterfield Health District<\/a> with a grant to fund one community health worker (CHW) in the North Chesterfield\/Route 1 corridor.<\/p>\n<p>CHWs focus on bringing resources to the most socially vulnerable populations. They provide care resource coordination and support language access when people find themselves in difficult situations.<\/p>\n<p>This CHW will offer language services in the health department&#8217;s clinic, coordinate care resources for clients in need, connect community members with a primary care provider. They will also deliver the health district\u2019s blood pressure program, which teaches people how to take their own readings, understand what they mean and learn how to make nutrition changes to improve their blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis blood pressure program has been active at the Virginia Department of Health since 2021, but this is the first time it\u2019s been offered at the Chesterfield Health District,\u201d said Health Educator Senior Martha Garcia. \u201cOur CHWs are meeting with clients daily and are in the community at events. Instead of referring them out, they can now assist those clients who are willing to learn and take an active role in improving their health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is great news for the residents of Chesterfield! Over the past year, many health departments across the state faced challenges when federal funding for CHWs was reduced. However, the Chesterfield Health District successfully retained all their CHWs, ensuring that vital support continues for the community. With this new grant, they will not only maintain their strong team but also expand their outreach and services, enhancing the overall health and well-being of Chesterfield residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are so thankful to the Jenkins Foundation for providing this grant,\u201d said interim Population Health Manager Jessie Brennan. \u201cIt takes a village, and we are passionate about partnering with them to improve the health of Chesterfield.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jenkins Foundation awards Chesterfield Health District with a Grant Funds support one community health worker The Jenkins Foundation awarded Chesterfield Health District with a grant to fund one community health worker (CHW) in the North Chesterfield\/Route 1 corridor. CHWs focus on bringing resources to the most socially vulnerable populations. 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