Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted communities of color, with lower income and more racially and ethnically diverse communities hit particularly hard. In Massachusetts, these communities have also seen less benefit from COVID-19 vaccines and have lower vaccination rates compared to the state average. Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) have the relationships, trust, and expertise to best serve their communities and increase vaccine equity. From May 2021 to June 2022, we partnered with CBOs in Brockton, Lynn, and Springfield to promote vaccine confidence, access, and uptake in Black, Latinx, and immigrant populations. A total of 16 health ambassadors Though the project has come to an end, please use this page to explore resources and tools used to help promote vaccine confidence.
Resource Pages
- COVID-19 Tools & Resources for CBO Leaders & Organizers
- Guide to Getting Started with Vaccine Outreach Work
Key Successes