The Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton (MWT-M) is partnering with Rotary District 6250 to provide scholarship funding for three employees of The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW). These three women will be attending the Community Health Worker training and certification course conducted by Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) starting in April 2022. The MWT-M club and District 6250 have each contributed $3750 (for a total of $7000) to fully fund these scholarships. As Community Health Workers, these three positions will play a key role in energizing, mobilizing, and supporting Black women, enabling them to transform their lives through education, advocacy, and powerful partnerships.
FFBWW Community Health Workers serve as advocates and liaisons for Black women and families in securing vital health and community resources. They help them achieve optimal health and wellness in community and healthcare settings. They also build trust and promote engagement in the Foundation’s health promotion and prevention initiatives. Community members learn to navigate and access healthcare and other family-supporting resources to meet their health and wellness needs.
There’s a striking alignment of missions between FFBWW and Rotary. Both organizations educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases, as well as improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care. These are the ingredients for a unique and productive partnership.
In addition to the specific training provided by AHEC, the MWT-M Rotary Club looks forward to collaborating in an exchange of teaching and learning opportunities over the next year.