ECCHO: Engaging Communities to Change Health Outcomes

🕯️Standing Together in Solidarity and Grief Our hearts are heavy today as we grieve with the Madison community following the Abundant Life Christian School shooting. We mourn the lives lost, the innocence shattered, and the profound pain felt by students, families, educators, and all those impacted. At ECCHO, we believe that every child deserves to learn and thrive in a safe environment. Tragedies like this remind us of the urgent need to address systemic issues, including access to mental health support, community violence prevention, and policies that prioritize safety in our schools. . Local Resources for Support and Healing: * Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Recovery Fund: Support affected families by texting “Help4ALCS” to 40403 or visiting United Way of Dane County. * Mental Health Resources: NAMI Dane County offers trauma support. Learn more at nami.org. * Blood Donations: Donate blood to support recovery efforts. Schedule an appointment with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin. * Community Support Services: Find additional counseling and support services on the City of Madison website Call to Action: * Reach out to your representatives and demand common-sense gun legislation. * Support local organizations offering trauma-informed care and resources. * Join conversations about community safety and healing. We are committed to working alongside our communities to create spaces of healing, empowerment, and advocacy. Now more than ever, we must unite to demand action, hold those in power accountable, and support one another through this pain. . #StandingWithMadison #CommunityHealing #GunSafetyNow #EndGunViolence #MentalHealthSupport #SafeSchools #TogetherForChange #ECCHO #MadisonStrong #HopeAndHealing

🌍 International Migrants Day: Honoring Strength and Resilience 🌍 Today, we honor the millions of migrants who leave their homes in search of safety, opportunity, and a better future. At ECCHO, we believe in creating systems that uplift all people, including migrants, by addressing inequities. 📑Wisconsin Resources for Migrants: 📌 Voces de la Frontera (Milwaukee): Advocates for immigrant rights, workers’ rights, and civic engagement. Visit: www.vdlf.org 📌 United Community Center (UCC) (Milwaukee): Offers education, family support, and health programs for migrant and Latino families. Visit: www.unitedcc.org 📌 La Causa (Milwaukee): Provides education, mental health, and social services to families in need. Visit: www.lacausa.org 📌 La Casa de Esperanza (Waukesha): Focuses on economic self-sufficiency through education, childcare, and workforce programs. Visit: www.lacasadeesperanza.org 📌 Catholic Multicultural Center (Madison): Offers immigration legal assistance and social services. Visit: www.cmcmadison.org 📌 Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS): Access healthcare programs, including BadgerCare Plus, for migrant families. Learn more: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov 📌 International Institute of Wisconsin (Milwaukee): Provides resettlement services, education, and cultural integration programs for refugees and immigrants. Visit: www.iiwisconsin.org 📌 Rise Law Center (Madison): A multilingual nonprofit law office providing direct representation to immigrants and refugees in immigration and family law. Visit: www.riselawcenter.org 📌 World Relief Fox Valley (Appleton): Offers immigration legal services and support for refugees and immigrants integrating into the community. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g2V4y4qY 📌 Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper MI: Assists refugees with resettlement, employment, and supportive services to help them integrate into their new communities. Visit: www.lsswis.org #InternationalMigrantsDay #JusticeForAll #MigrantRights #CivicHealth #ECCHO #WisconsinResources #DíaInternacionalDelMigrante #JusticiaParaTodos #DerechosDeMigrantes #SaludCívica #ECCHO #RecursosEnWisconsin ———- 🌍 Día Internacional del Migrante: Honrando la Fuerza y la Resiliencia 🌍 Hoy honramos a los millones de migrantes que dejan sus hogares en busca de seguridad, oportunidades y un futuro mejor. En ECCHO, creemos en la creación de sistemas que eleven a todas las personas, incluidos los migrantes, abordando las inequidades. 📑 Por favor, consulta el texto anterior y explora los enlaces a los sitios web que brindan recursos para los migrantes y sus familias.

🔊Calling Passionate Community Members! Are you ready to join a movement that uplifts communities and transforms lives? Be part of ECCHO and work alongside others dedicated to creating meaningful change in Rock and Milwaukee Counties. . As a participant, you’ll earn $20/hour while: ✨ Developing leadership skills ✨ Designing and implementing community-based projects ✨ Using civic engagement and radical imagination to drive lasting change ✨ Building lasting relationships and joining a community of like-minded changemakers . What is ECCHO? ECCHO is a civic engagement training program focused on improving health outcomes and addressing systemic inequities. Cohort Members gain tools like community organizing, power building, and storytelling—and use them to make a real impact in their communities. . ⏳ Don’t wait—apply now! ➡️ www.ecchowi.org/jobs 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCHSzecA . #communityempowerment #leadershipdevelopmentprogram #civicengagementmatters #ECCHO #socialjustice #milwaukeecounty #mkejobs #rockcountywi #rockcounty #milwaukee #beloitwi

🩺 Universal Health Coverage Day: Health is a Human Right 🩺 . December 12th marks Universal Health Coverage Day—a global call to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to quality healthcare without financial hardship. BUT achieving this requires addressing the systemic inequities that keep health out of reach for so many. . At ECCHO, we know that health isn’t just about doctors and hospitals—it’s shaped by the systems we live in. That’s why we work to address social determinants of health like housing, education, and civic engagement. . When people are empowered to lead, they can transform the systems that impact their communities and create pathways to health for all. . 💡 What We’re Fighting For: 🌍 Health systems that prioritize equity. 📢Leadership that centers marginalized voices. ⚖️ Policies that address root causes of health disparities. . 🚨 Act Now: Enroll in Health Coverage! 🚨 The deadline to enroll in healthcare through Wisconsin’s marketplace is fast approaching! Make sure you and your family are covered in 2024 by visiting www.healthcare.gov. Don’t miss the chance to secure access to affordable, quality healthcare. . This Universal Health Coverage Day, let’s remember: Health justice is social justice. And together, we can build healthier communities, one step at a time. 💪🏽 . #healthforall #uhc2024 #socialjustice #civichealth #ECCHO #socialdeterminantsofhealth #healthcaredesign #universalhealthcare

🔊Calling Passionate Community Members! Are you ready to join a movement that uplifts communities and transforms lives? Be part of ECCHO and work alongside others dedicated to creating meaningful change in Rock and Milwaukee Counties. . As a participant, you’ll earn $20/hour while: ✨ Developing leadership skills ✨ Designing and implementing community-based projects ✨ Using civic engagement and radical imagination to drive lasting change ✨ Building lasting relationships and joining a community of like-minded changemakers . What is ECCHO? ECCHO is a civic engagement training program focused on improving health outcomes and addressing systemic inequities. Cohort Members gain tools like community organizing, power building, and storytelling—and use them to make a real impact in their communities. . ⏳ Don’t wait—apply now! ➡️ www.ecchowi.org/jobs 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCHSzecA . #communityempowerment #leadershipdevelopmentprogram #civicengagementmatters #ECCHO #socialjustice #milwaukeecounty #mkejobs #rockcountywi #rockcounty #milwaukee #beloitwi

🎓 ECCHO Cohort Graduation Highlight 🎉 Meet Lia, one of Milwaukee Cohort A 2024 graduates-as she shares how the ECCHO program transformed her journey. 💬✨ From personal growth to professional breakthroughs, the ECCHO experience is truly unforgettable. . Applications for our next cohort are NOW OPEN! 🌟 Don’t miss your chance to join a network of change-makers. . 🔗 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gCHSzecA 🗓️ Deadline: January 3rd . #ECCHOconnects #GraduationRecap #LeadershipJourney #JoinECCHO #MilwaukeeLeaders #Changemakers #ECCHOCohort2025 #Empowerment #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityImpact #WomenInLeadership

At ECCHO, we believe in empowering communities through civic engagement, and we’re thrilled to share an important opportunity to make your voice heard! Governor Tony Evers is hosting Budget Listening Sessions to hear directly from Wisconsinites about the issues that matter most as he prepares the 2025-2027 budget proposal. . This is your chance to speak up on critical topics like: ✅ Public schools ✅ Environmental protection ✅ Access to affordable healthcare ✅ Quality child care services . 📅 Save the Date: Milwaukee In-Person Session: 🗓️ Tuesday, 12/10 | 🕔 5:30 PM–7:00 PM 📍 ThriveOn King, 2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghtFjWx3 . Virtual Session: 🗓️ Monday, 12/16 | 🕓 4:00 PM–5:30 PM 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9tbYdXM . 🌟 Let’s come together to advocate for the resources and policies that build thriving communities. Share this post, invite your network, and help amplify the voices of all Wisconsinites. . #CivicEngagement #WisconsinVoices #communityempowerment #thrivingcommunities #ECCHOImpact #wisconsinbudget #advocacymatters #publicschools #cleanenvironment #mps #affordablehealthcareforall #childcarematters

🚨 Exciting News from ECCHO! 📢Applications for the 2025-2026 ECCHO Cohort are officially OPEN! 🎉 
🫵🏾Are you ready to be informed, involved, and inspired to drive community change in Milwaukee or Rock County? ✔️Apply now to join this transformative 2-year program where you’ll earn $20/hour, learn key skills, and work on a project that addresses community health needs. ⏰ Deadline: January 3, 2025 
📲 Click the link below to apply and learn more about this incredible opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gCHSzecA ✨ Also, it’s #GivingTuesday! ✨
Support ECCHO as we empower individuals most impacted by systemic racism to create lasting change in the community: https://lnkd.in/gDE49KcJ 💻 Visit www.ecchowi.org to donate, apply, or learn more about ECCHO. 🙌🏾Spread the word and help us build healthier, stronger communities. . #ECCHO #GivingTuesday #CommunityHealth #RockCountyWI #MilwaukeeCounty #JanesvilleWI #BeloitWI #MilwaukeeWI #CivicEngagement #SocialChange #HealthyCommunities #WisconsinNonprofits #GrassrootsLeadership

🙋🏾🙋🏽♀️What is ECCHO?🙋🏻♀️🙋🏿 💗ECCHO is more than just a program—it’s a movement for community-driven leadership & transformative change. Centered on the voices of those most impacted by systemic barriers, ECCHO fosters empowerment, health equity, and new possibilities through civic engagement and radical imagination. . 💟We are thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 ECCHO Cohort open this Giving Tuesday! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and impactful group of changemakers committed to reshaping systems and improving outcomes in our communities. . 📣Stay tuned for more details on how to apply and take the first step in this incredible journey! . #ECCHO2025 #communityleadership #healthequitynow #givingtuesdaymke #transformingpower #beloitwi #rockcountywi #milwaukeecounty #mkemycity #wisconsinstories #mkecommunity #civicengagementmatters #radicalimagination #civics101 #leadershipdevelopmentskills

🎭 Purple Shampoo is more than a play—it’s the culmination of Milwaukee Cohort A’s work to inspire advocacy. Their project was developed with the goal to empower communities with advocates who break barriers, confront stigma, and ensure everyone’s reproductive choices are supported. 💡 By exploring the history of reproductive justice, this performance reminds us that understanding our past is essential to shaping our future. & as the Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments on the 1849 abortion law in Kaul v. Urmanski, staying informed is critical! 🔗 Watch the full production and learn how advocacy can drive equity and justice: https://lnkd.in/gXx6Wjek 📅 Applications for the ECCHO 2025 Cohorts open on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. 📢 Let’s stay informed, engaged, and united in the fight for reproductive justice. #reproductivejustice #ECCHO #advocacyinaction #learnthehistory #equityinhealthcare #stayinformed #givingtuesday2024 #bodyautonomy #selfdetermination #prenatalcare #postnatalcare #wisconsinwomen #wisconsinmama #reproductivehealth #reproductiverights