COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS AARTH
Opioid Education & CPR Training
Saturday, Feb 8 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Rainier Valley Leadership Academy 6020 Rainier Ave S. , Seattle
FREE Opioid Education & Prevention Training and CPR Training in person. Naloxone demonstration and hands-on practice on mannequins. All are welcome to attend; snacks will be provided. Training includes:
Opioid education and information on how to use naloxone in case of an overdose Naloxone demonstration and hands-on practice on mannequins
CPR demonstration
Free snacks
Please note: CPR certification not included.
Space is limited. Registration Required
Have you registered yet? Join AARTH for our 6-week interactive Diabetes Self-Management workshop. You will learn how to alleviate your stressors and/or concerns around Diabetes. We will work through the process, transition, and manageability of living with Diabetes. The event is geared towards unpaid caregivers, but anyone is welcome to attend. Classes are limited to 15 people.
Presidents Day
AARTH Office will be closed on Monday, February 17th.
Grocery Give-Away
THURSDAY, FEB 20
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
In partnership with the Emergency Feeding Program AARTH will be providing free food boxes, which contains a mix of perishable, and non-perishable food items. No ID, or proof of residence is required. Food boxes are limited to prevent food waste. Online registration is required. Pick up will be at the Rocket Community Fitness, 5720 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118.
Volunteer w/AARTH
Are you passionate about making a difference? AARTH is looking for dedicated volunteers to support caregivers, seniors and LGBTQ communities in Seattle.
Opportunities include: table events, Chronic Disease Self Management & Diabetes Self Management trainiers, Bingocize, lead peer support groups and more. If you are ready to contribute your time and skills, please fill out the form online. We look forward to connecting with you!
https://www.aarth.org/volunteer
Staff Updates
We are excited to welcome Vinson Latimore and Twanda Hill as they step into interim leadership roles during Executive Director Kathleen Wilcox's family leave over the next 3–6 months.
Vinson Latimore will manage organizational operations, evaluate outcomes and contractual compliance and implement administrative policies and strategies.
Twanda Hill will supervise and support staff with program deliverables. Vinson brings a wealth of experience in healthcare, long-term care, and specialize in Medicare and Medicaid education in the public and not for profit sectors. Twanda has been a trusted consultant with AARTH for over 20 years, contributing significantly to our mission and programs.
Please join us in welcoming Vinson and Twanda!
AARTH is Hiring TRAINING COORDINATOR
This role will focus on coordinating day-to-day activities for AARTH programs that align with our mission, vision, and organizational goals. Apply online at www.aarth.org/job-openings
Thank you to our Community Partners
AARTH is able to provide the workshops and classes for FREE thanks to grants and support from our sponsors.
