ECCHO: Engaging Communities to Change Health Outcomes

🎉New Year, New Resolution! 🎉 If you haven’t set your resolutions for 2025- now is more important than ever to make sure your voice is heard in every election! Resolve to vote in ALL ELECTIONS in 2025—big or small—because every vote matters. ✅ What’s on the ballot this spring? * State Supreme Court Justice * Court of Appeals Judges * Circuit Court Judges * Local races like city council, school board, and more! 📅 Spring Primary: February 18
📅 Spring Election: April 1 Start the year right by requesting your absentee ballots for ALL elections in just minutes at MyVote.Wi.Gov. It’s safe, secure, and easy! Together, we can strengthen our communities and celebrate our #FreedomToVote ______ ¡Tome la resolución de convertirse en votante en el 2025!  Solicite sus boletas por correo para todas las elecciones de 2025 hoy en MyVote.Wi.Gov. #resolvetovote #2025resolution #newyearresolution #votemke #votemadison #votebeloit #yovote #vota #ECCHO #wivote

📢 Attention ECCHO Cohort Applicants! Thank you to everyone who applied to be part of the 2025–2026 ECCHO Cohort! 🌟 🗓️ Today, January 7th, applicants will receive an email with an update on their application status.
✅ If selected, you’ll also receive a link to schedule your interview. Emails will come from our Local Program Coordinators (LPCs):
📩 Milwaukee: * LaRaine Patterson (laraine@ecchowi.org) * Michelle Gill (michelle@ecchowi.org) 📩 Rock County: * Veronica Hereford (veronicah@ecchowi.org) 💻Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder) for this important message! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Good luck to all applicants! 🍀 #ECCHOProgram #CommunityLeadership #CivicEngagement #CommunityHealth #MilwaukeeCounty #RockCounty #BeloitWI #Milwaukee

🎉 Start 2025 Off Right – Join ECCHO Today! 🌟 Hear from Mercedes, a 2024 graduate of Milwaukee Cohort B, as she shares how ECCHO transformed her journey as a Black trans woman and empowered her to launch Milwaukee Black Pride Correlation—an organization dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ individuals of color through advocacy, education, and celebration. 💬✨ 💡 Want to make 2025 your year of action and growth?
Applications for the 2025-2026 ECCHO Cohort close TOMORROW, January 3rd! ✅ Be part of a PAID civic engagement program.
✅ Learn, lead, and make a difference in your community.
✅ Join a network of passionate leaders working to dismantle systemic inequities and strengthen civic health in Milwaukee and Rock Counties. ✨ Let’s make this year the start of something impactful—together. 🔗 Apply now: ecchowi.org/jobs #NewYear2025 #ECCHOconnects #CommunityHealth #LeadershipJourney #MilwaukeeBlackPride #JoinECCHO #graduationrecap #civicengagement #milwaukeecommunity #beloitwi #rockcounty

⏳ Deadline Alert!!!! Applications for the ECCHO 2025-2026 Cohort Cycle close on January 3rd at 11:59 PM – don’t wait to apply! 🌟 Make an Impact in Milwaukee or Rock County 🌟
✨ No experience needed! Just a passion for creating positive change in your community.
✅ Earn $20/hour for your participation.
✅ Learn skills in leadership, civic engagement, and community organizing.
✅ Collaborate on a community-based project that drives meaningful change. 📅 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gyyei9Tu . #ECCHO #applytoday #civicengagement #communityhealth #milwaukeewi #leadershipdevelopmentprogram #socialchangemakers #healthequity #MilwaukeeCounty #rockcountywi #jobsmke #wisconsinresource #beloitwi #rockcounty

🔊Calling Passionate Community Members in Rock & Milwaukee County! 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 hashtag #leadershipdevelopmentprogram hashtag #civicengagementmatters hashtag #ECCHO hashtag #socialjustice hashtag #milwaukeecounty hashtag #mkejobs hashtag #rockcountywi hashtag #rockcounty hashtag #milwaukee hashtag #beloitwi

🕯️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