STRENGTH™ in Motion (7-27-2026)
- Stephanie Toney
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
One pillar, One practice, and One week in motion
July 27th - August 2nd
Welcome to our 7/27/2026 edition of STRENGTH™ in Motion, a weekly space where we will explore one STRENGTH™ pillar, one STRENGTH™ practice, share what is happening behind the scenes, & invite you into upcoming opportunities
One STRENGTH Pillar
Trust: Move forward with confidence even when the path is uncertain
Trust does not require us to have every answer before we move. It invites us to use the wisdom we have today while remaining open to what may become clearer along the way.
We may not see the entire path yet but we can still take the next step with courage, confidence, and hope.
“Fear asks, ‘What if it goes wrong?’
Trust asks, ‘What becomes possible?’”
Stephanie Toney
Think of one decision, conversation, or opportunity you have delayed while waiting for certainty
Take five quiet minutes and ask:
What do I know today?
What is within my influence?
What is the next wise step I can take?
Choose ONE step and take it within the next 24 hours
"Trust grows each time we move forward without needing to know every detail"
-Stephanie Toney
Behind the STRENGTH™
This week, we are choosing TRUST as we continue building resources, relationships, and opportunities that strengthen people, leaders and communities.
There is so much more taking shape behind the scenes. We are learning as we move, celebrating each step, and trusting the process as the STRENGTH™ Framework continues coming to life.
One Week Ago & In Upcoming Weeks
One week ago.....
CHW Strength was able to visit the team at Embrace Centers for Community, JMU, and the Virginia CHW Association in Waynesboro, Virginia
Picture from left to right: Jenelle Watson, Reem Mohammed, Keith Shaner, Stephanie Carrington, Kaye Shaner, & Stephanie Toney
One week ago.....
We were able to meet up with some rockstar CHWs in Lynchburg who go ABOVE & BEYOND in working with the community. THANK YOU!!!
Picture from left to right: Carmela Dyke, Chantel Spinner, Kimberly Dyke-Harsley, Momma Jennie, and Stephanie Toney
One week ago.....
We visited Charlottesville and walked on the Rivanna Trail and went to Botanical Flare for lunch.
Special shout out to Kathryn Goodman, Willie Mae Gray, and Sarah King from the Blue Ridge Health District for meeting with me to brainstorm potential partnership opportunities.
Top left picture from left to right: Mollie Griddine & Stephanie Toney
One week ago.....
It was incredibly life giving for us to meet with a couple of team members from the WellAware team at UVA, Mollie Griddine & Betsy Peyton.
Happening in the Community
Call For Abstracts
We would be honored to have you share your expertise at the 2026 Virginia Community Health Worker (CHW) & Doula Conference as we focus on
Answering the Call in Such a Time as This
Submit your abstract today
NACHW Members.....
Register TODAY for our Annual Mtg
NACHW is excited to invite all our members to our Annual Meeting on August 4, 2026. This virtual gathering of members marks another year of success by the national voice of CHWs and we want to celebrate with you. Members (CHWs, allies, organizations, networks, and associations) will gather for important reflections and updates
The agenda will include:
Programmatic reports
Financial reports
Voting for members of the Board of Directors
Keynote speaker
Networking sessions
Annual Meeting Attendance and Voting: Members will have access to the annual meeting on August 4th, but only members in good standing can vote for incoming Board Members. In order to vote, members must be in good standing as of July 12, 2026. That means your membership must be current and not expired on or before July 12, 2026. Members who are not in good standing can still attend the annual meeting, but they will not be able to vote.
Visit https://nachw.memberclicks.net/ to log into your account and
view your membership expiration date
Generation MomMe presents.....
Newborn Care Basics at the Health Hub at 25th
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