We believe that elevating the voices and lived experience of those most impacted by systems that hold people back and deny them access to the resources that keep them healthy, we move a little closer to building an equitable future. Our corps of trusted promotores have the unique ability to reach thousands of residents every year. Whether it’s increasing the number of Latinos who are vaccinated against COVID or identifying community members with diabetes or cancer and connecting them to education and resources, we are fighting for a broad and integrated approach to health equity.
A long-time healthcare partner in Antioch, Brighter Beginnings is supporting Monument Impact in conducting an outreach campaign to educate community members on the following:
The importance of securing an ITIN number [link to MI immigration services?].
Immigrant families missed out on vital economic supports during the pandemic because they lacked an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) or had not filed Federal income taxes. An ITIN can be used to file for taxes, access tax credits, open a bank account and more.
Updated vaccines for COVID, flu and RSV
From 2021 to 2022, MI’s promotores led our Vaccine Equity campaign, reaching 52,814 residents living in East and Central Contra Costa about the importance of getting vaccinated. With COVID, flu and RSV on the rise again, we are working with Brighter Beginnings to let the community know about the importance of getting updated boosters and vaccines for the entire family and where to get them.
How to manage extreme heat.
East Contra Costa has the highest seasonal temperatures in the East Bay and immigrants often work outside as day laborers, gardeners, handymen and agricultural workers. This campaign focuses on those most vulnerable to heat impacts and provides education on heat risks, having adequate water, shade, rest breaks, and about local resources.
In partnership with One Contra Costa, MI participates in this county-wide coalition to educate and pre-enroll uninsured immigrants about Contra Costa CARES, a healthcare program for uninsured adults living in Contra Costa. In 2023, MI promotores advocated at the Board of Supervisors for the County to expand funding for Contra Costa CARES. MI’s promotores reached 13,945 residents and pre-enrolled 497 people into the program.
In 2024, we will work with Contra Costa Health Plan to help residents enroll in Medi-Cal.
Brighter Beginnings
Contra Costa Health Plan
La Clínica de la Raza
One Contra Costa
Contact Alejandra Villagran: alejandra@monumentimpact.org
