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Equity Before Birth is nonprofit based in North Carolina, that improves the pregnancy and birth outcomes of mothers and babies by eliminating financial barriers to accessing pregnancy care and support. We partner with Black and Brown-led birth workers who already serve our target population in order to provide families with culturally-affirming and dignified, respectful care.
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🗳️ It's Election Day! Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community. 💜 A little throwback to 2024, when we came together for our Meet EBB at the Polls event! At Equity Before Birth, we know that building healthier, stronger communities goes beyond the work we do every day. It also means showing up, staying engaged, and recognizing the power of our collective voices. Looking back on these moments reminds us that civic engagement is one of the many ways we can advocate for the health, well-being, and futures of the families and communities we serve. 💜 Haven't voted yet? There's still time! 🗳️ Polls in North Carolina are open until 7:30 PM today! If you're in line at your assigned polling place by 7:30 PM, stay in line. You can still cast your ballot! 📲 Need a last-minute refresher? Check out our nonpartisan voting guide shared last month for helpful information and resources before heading to the polls. Your voice matters. Your community matters. 💜 Happy Election Day! #EquityBeforeBirth #ElectionDay #YourVoteMatters #CivicEngagement #NorthCarolinaVotes #CommunityHealth #StrongerTogether

👻 A Haunted House… but the horrors are real. 🎃 This Halloween, we're shining a light on some realities that are far scarier than ghosts and goblins. Families forced to choose between basic necessities. Mothers returning to work before they've had time to recover. Birthworkers fighting for fair compensation. Communities navigating systems that fail to provide the care and support they deserve. These aren't scary stories. They're real challenges that families face every day. At Equity Before Birth, we believe every family deserves access to the resources, care, and support they need to thrive. And while Halloween may last just one day, our commitment to building a more equitable future continues year-round. 💙 Because the scariest part? None of these realities have to exist. #EquityBeforeBirth #MaternalHealthEquity #ReproductiveJustice #BirthEquity #MaternalHealth #Halloween2026

✨ October Community Partner Spotlight: The SOAR Collective! ✨ As October comes to a close, we're excited to shine a light on The SOAR Collective (Sistahs Optimistically Achieving Results)! 💚 Rooted in sisterhood, generosity, and collective impact, The SOAR Collective brings Black women together to uplift communities across the Triangle through shared resources, meaningful connections, and a commitment to giving back. At Equity Before Birth, we know the power of community and what can happen when we come together with a shared purpose. We're grateful for organizations like The SOAR Collective that continue to pour into our communities and create opportunities for lasting change. 💕 Please join us in celebrating The SOAR Collective and the incredible work they're doing! #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityPartnerSpotlight #TheSOARCollective #BlackWomenGivingBack #CommunityImpact #Sisterhood #CollectiveGiving

💙 $24 IN 24 HOURS! 💙 We're kicking off our End-of-Year Giving Campaign with a simple challenge: Can you give $24 in the next 24 hours? ✨ As we reflect on six years of community, care, and connection following this weekend's Postcard Party, we're reminded that the work we do is made possible by people like YOU. Your generosity helps Equity Before Birth continue supporting Black birthing families through direct assistance, community resources, and meaningful connections. 💙 Give $24 (or any amount that feels right for you!) 💙 Share this post with your community 💙 Help us spread the word! ⏰ The clock starts NOW! Our 24-hour giving challenge runs from Monday, October 26 at 11 AM through Tuesday, October 27 at 11 AM. 🔗 Donate using the QR code or the link in our bio! Small gifts. Collective impact. Stronger communities. 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #24In24Hours #EndOfYearGiving #BlackMaternalHealth

💌✨ It's Postcard Party Day! Six years of love, connection, and community! 🥹💙 As we celebrate SIX years of Equity Before Birth, we're looking back at some of the beautiful moments from last year's Postcard Party. A sweet reminder of the joy that comes from gathering together, sharing stories, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and loved. 💕 These moments mean so much to us because they're a reflection of what EBB has always been about — community, care, and showing up for one another. 🫶🏽 And the best part? It's not too late to join us TODAY! 🎉 Come celebrate with us at Popcorn, Postcards, & A Soft Place to Land, featuring the first in-person screening of A Soft Place to Land! 🍿🎬 📅 Today | 2–4 PM 📍 The River Church Durham 💙 On-site childcare provided! We'll bring the popcorn and postcards, you just bring yourself! 💌 #EquityBeforeBirth #6YearsOfEBB #PostcardParty #ASoftPlaceToLand #CommunityCare

🍿💌 THIS SATURDAY! Have you registered yet?! Popcorn, postcards, community, and a soft place to land. 💙 We're just DAYS away from Equity Before Birth's Annual Postcard Party, and we can't wait to gather with you! This year is extra special as we celebrate another year of supporting families and share the first in-person screening of A Soft Place to Land — a beautiful opportunity to reflect on our journey, celebrate our community, and honor the stories that make our work so meaningful. ✨ Here's what you need to know: 📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 2–4 PM 📍 The River Church Durham | 4424 Ben Franklin Blvd. 🧸 On-site childcare provided! Whether you've been part of our journey from the beginning or are just getting to know Equity Before Birth, there's a place for you here. 💙 Haven't registered yet? This is your reminder! Grab your spot, invite a friend, and come celebrate with us! 🔗 Register using the QR code on the flyer or the link in our bio! #EquityBeforeBirth #PostcardParty #ASoftPlaceToLand #DurhamNC #CommunityMatters

💙 Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community. 🗳️ North Carolina's early voting period begins TODAY! At Equity Before Birth, we believe informed and supported communities are stronger communities. Access to clear, reliable information is an important part of ensuring individuals and families can understand their options and navigate the voting process with confidence. As we approach the 2026 General Election, we're sharing nonpartisan voter education resources to help you prepare, understand what's on your ballot, and know where to turn for assistance. 📅 Important Dates: 🗳️ Early Voting: October 15–31, 2026 🗳️ Election Day: November 3, 2026 ✨ Swipe through for information on: • Early voting in North Carolina • What's on your ballot • Voter registration, photo ID, and accessibility • Nonpartisan voter guides and helpful resources 🔗 Explore the full voter guides from Democracy NC and Kids Voting Durham through the links in our bio! 📌 Save this post for reference and share these resources with your community. Knowledge is a resource. Access matters. Community matters. 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #NCVotes #NCVoting #VoterEducation #EarlyVotingNC #NonpartisanVoterEducation #NorthCarolina

Showing up for our community can look different for everyone. 💙✨ At Equity Before Birth, community support is at the heart of everything we do. Every donation, shared resource, and act of generosity helps us continue showing up for Black mothers and birthing families. This October, we're highlighting 4 ways YOU can make a difference! 💐 🍼 Stock Our Community Distribution — Help us provide essential baby, hygiene, and household supplies to families in our community. 💐 Join Us for Joy, Grief & Motherhood — Spend an evening of connection, storytelling, and remembrance with Grieve Leave on October 15. In recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, this special gathering will honor the many experiences of motherhood, with 100% of ticket sales supporting EBB. 🎉 Host a Fundraiser — Turn your passions, celebrations, or creative ideas into meaningful support for our mission! 💼 Explore Workplace Giving — Find out if your employer offers matching gifts or workplace giving opportunities that can help extend your impact. No matter how you choose to show up, your support makes a difference. 💙 👉🏽 Swipe through to learn more, share with your community, and visit the link in our bio to get involved! #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunitySupport #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #SupportBlackMothers

💜 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honor the babies gone too soon, acknowledge the families who carry their memory, and create space for the many ways grief and love coexist. At Equity Before Birth, we recognize that the journey through pregnancy, motherhood, and loss is not always linear. Every family deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported through every part of their journey. On October 15, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we’re honored to join Grieve Leave for Joy, Grief & Motherhood, a special evening centered on connection, remembrance, healing, and community. 💐 As highlighted in this recent CBS 17 interview, this gathering is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to come together for a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the evening will support Equity Before Birth and our continued work to provide resources, care, and community support to Black mothers, babies, and families. ✨ There’s still time to be part of this special evening! Purchase your ticket, invite a friend, or make a donation to support our mission. 💜 Together, we can honor the lives we’ve lost, hold space for those grieving, and continue showing up for families who need us. 🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in our bio! #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth #PregnancyAndInfantLossRemembranceDay #JoyGriefAndMotherhood #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMaternalHealth GriefAwareness CommunitySupport

A little behind the scenes 🎥✨ Yesterday, Equity Before Birth had the opportunity to sit down with CBS 17, @wncntv , to talk about Joy, Grief & Motherhood — an upcoming evening centered on holding space for the full spectrum of motherhood: the joy, the grief, and everything in between. 💐 We’re grateful for every opportunity to bring conversations about Black maternal health, motherhood, grief, and community care into spaces where more people can hear them. 📍 Joy, Grief & Motherhood 📅 October 15 | 7–9 PM 📍 Cheeni Durham ✨ Cocktail attire Haven’t gotten your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us! 🎟️ All proceeds from this ticketed event support Equity Before Birth and our work to advance birth equity and support Black families in our community. Grab your ticket and come spend the evening with us. 💙 And for now, enjoy a little peek behind the scenes 👀🎥 Stay tuned... we’ll be sharing the full CBS 17 segment TOMORROW! #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMaternalHealth #JoyGriefAndMotherhood #DurhamNC

This is what care looks like. 🤎 This Saturday, our community partners at Embrace Chatham are hosting their 3rd Annual Embrace Retreat. A day centered on restoration, connection, community, and imagining new systems of care. And you’ll see a familiar EBB face on one of the panels! 🤎 Our Executive Director will be joining the conversation, sharing alongside other community leaders about what care can look like when we build it together. And trust us when we say this is a day you don’t want to miss! Our EBB team has had the opportunity to attend both Embrace Retreats in years past, and we’re excited to be back for year three. 🫶🏾 Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy community panels and restorative activities including dance, yoga, herbal tea-making, massage, arts & crafts, meditation, nature walks, raffle prizes, and more! 📅 Saturday, October 10 ⏰ 9:30 AM–4:00 PM 📍 Northwest District Park Registration closes TOMORROW, October 7! If you’ve been looking for a space to connect, restore, and be in community, there’s still time to join us. 🤎 Swipe through for more details and scan the QR code to register! #EquityBeforeBirth #EmbraceChatham #CommunityCare #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityHealing #Restoration

Six years of EBB. Six years of community, care, and showing up for families. 💙💌 As we get ready to celebrate year six, we’re looking back at some sweet moments from Postcard Parties past, and getting ready to make a few more. ✨ Join us on October 24 from 2–4 PM as we celebrate EBB’s 6th anniversary at our Annual Postcard Party, and this year, we’re making it extra special with the first in-person screening of A Soft Place to Land! 📹 Come gather with us for an afternoon of reflection, connection, and celebration as we look back on the story we’ve built together and the community that continues to make this work possible. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Postcard Party without postcards! 💌 After the screening, stick around to help us write postcards to the supporters who have poured into EBB over the years—one of our favorite annual traditions. 🍿 Popcorn provided 🧸 On-site childcare available 📍 The River Church Durham 4424 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham, NC 27704 Come celebrate 6 years with us! Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register. #EquityBeforeBirth #PostcardParty #ASoftPlaceToLand #DurhamEvents #CommunityGathering #FamilyFriendlyEvent #InPersonScreening #ChildcareProvided

When community partners pull up, you give them the full tour! 👀🧡 Our friends at Doulas of Raleigh stopped by EBB’s offices at The River Church to see where the magic happens! From our workspaces to the supplies and shared spaces that help us support families. We may have spotlighted Doulas of Raleigh earlier this year, but community partnership goes far beyond a post. It’s about building relationships, sharing resources, and showing up for families together. This is what community looks like. ✨🫶🏾 #EquityBeforeBirth #DoulasOfRaleigh #CommunityPartnership #MaternalHealth

September 2026 Community Partner Spotlight: The River Church Durham 🧡 Partnership is so much more than sharing space—it’s showing up, opening doors, investing in community, and believing in the work. This month, we’re celebrating The River Church Durham, whose generosity and partnership have made so many EBB moments possible. From providing EBB with office and event space, to hosting our Community Distributions, welcoming our families for gatherings and celebrations, providing volunteers and weekly community dinners, and investing unrestricted dollars into our work. The River continues to show up for EBB in BIG ways. Because of their generosity, we’ve been able to gather our families in beautiful spaces, host events without the burden of venue costs, distribute resources, build community, and create memories together. And as these photos show, a whole lot of life has happened within these walls. 🧡 We are especially grateful to Bishop Ronald Godbee and Pastor Karla Godbee for their leadership, generosity, and continued belief in EBB and the families we serve. The River calls itself “the city’s church,” and we’re grateful to experience what that commitment to community looks like firsthand. Thank you, The River Church Durham, for being part of the EBB village. 🧡 #CommunityPartnerSpotlight #EquityBeforeBirth #TheRiverChurchDurham #CommunityPartnership #BlackPhilanthropy #MaternalHealth #DurhamNC

Exciting news! 💛 We’re excited to share that Equity Before Birth has received a $25,000 grant from John Rex Endowment to support our Evaluation & Learning Capacity! This investment will help us strengthen how we listen, learn, and measure the impact of our work with families, while building stronger systems for feedback, evaluation, and program learning. We’re deeply grateful to John Rex Endowment for investing in EBB and in community-based, culturally responsive maternal health care. Here’s to continuing to learn, grow, and strengthen our impact alongside the families and communities we serve. 💛 #EquityBeforeBirth #BirthEquity #MaternalHealth #CommunityBasedCare #TriangleNC

Mama’s Night Out, but from a mama’s POV. 🥹💕 We could tell you how much fun we had at our 5th Annual Mama’s Night Out… but we think this says it even better. ✨ From getting ready and heading out to good food, lots of laughs, and a night to simply enjoy herself — we LOVE getting to see the evening through one of our EBB mama’s eyes. 🫶🏾 Because mamas deserve joy, community, and moments that are just for them, too. 💗 Thank you, syeejanae for capturing your night and letting us share it with our community! 🥹✨ #EquityBeforeBirth #MamasNightOut #MaternalJoy #BlackMaternalHealth

💙 Community Distribution is back this Tuesday! Equity Before Birth’s next Community Distribution is Tuesday, September 15 from 5–7 PM at The River Church in Durham! Through our Supplies for Babies to Thrive program, families can access FREE baby items, hygiene products, household essentials, and more, while supplies last. A free community dinner will also be available thanks to our continued partnership with The River Church. 💙 Our Community Distribution is open to everyone, and no registration is required. Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’ve visited before, we look forward to welcoming you! 👉🏾 Swipe to see what to expect on Distribution Day, available in both English and Spanish. 📍 4425 Ben Franklin Rd., Durham, NC 27704 🗓️ Tuesday, September 15 ⏰ 5–7 PM Know a family who could benefit? Share this post and help us spread the word! 💕 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityDistribution #DurhamNC #DurhamFamilies #CommunityResources #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare

Throwback Thursday 💛 Last month’s Community Distribution was a beautiful reminder that caring for families is truly a community effort. From setting out supplies and greeting families, to bagging items, loading cars, and providing interpretation for Spanish-speaking families, our volunteers showed up ready to help wherever they were needed. And some folks showed up in more ways than one! One of our incredible supporters donated four boxes of diapers to help stock our distribution and then stayed to volunteer alongside us. 🥹 Every box donated, bag packed, family welcomed, car loaded, and conversation translated helps us create a distribution experience rooted in care, dignity, and community. To all of the volunteers and supporters who continue to pour into Equity Before Birth and the families we serve: thank you. Your time, generosity, and willingness to show up make this work possible. 💕 Here’s to community taking care of community. ✨ #ThrowbackThursday #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityCare #VolunteerAppreciation #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth

Five years of making space for mamas to simply BE. 💕✨ On August 15, we celebrated our 5th Annual Mama’s Night Out with an evening at the Raleigh Improv filled with dancing, connection, comedy, and most importantly, JOY. 💃🏾🎤 Every year, Equity Before Birth creates this night with intention. Motherhood comes with so much giving, caring, and pouring into others. Mama’s Night Out is our opportunity to pour some of that love right back into the moms we serve and remind them that their joy, rest, connection, and well-being matter, too. 💗 And when you support Equity Before Birth, THIS is part of what your support looks like. 🫶🏾 It looks like creating spaces where mamas can step away from the everyday, connect with other moms, dance, laugh, and enjoy a night centered entirely around THEM. It means supporting the whole person, not just during moments of need, but in moments of celebration, too. To every donor, partner, and supporter who helps us continue creating experiences like Mama’s Night Out, thank you for helping us make room for maternal joy. And to our mamas, we hope you felt every bit as celebrated as you deserve to be. 💕 Until next year! 🥂✨ #EquityBeforeBirth #MamasNightOut #MaternalJoy #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalWellbeing CommunityCare

🍿💌 SAVE THE DATE! We’re approaching 6 years of Equity Before Birth, and we’re celebrating in a very special way. 💙 Join us on October 24 from 2–4 PM for Popcorn, Postcards, & A Soft Place to Land, our annual postcard party celebrating another year of community, gratitude, and the people who make our work possible. And this year, there’s even more to celebrate. 🎬✨ We’ll be hosting the first in-person screening of our documentary, A Soft Place to Land — bringing our community together to experience the stories behind the work on the big screen for the first time. Of course, it wouldn’t be our anniversary celebration without postcards! 💌 We’ll continue our tradition of writing messages of gratitude to the donors and supporters who have helped sustain Equity Before Birth along the way. Save the date! We can’t wait to celebrate 6 years with you! 📅 October 24, 2026 ⏰ 2–4 PM 📍 Location + more details coming soon! #EquityBeforeBirth #EBBTurns6 #ASoftPlaceToLand #PostcardParty #BirthEquity #MaternalHealth

Tickets are officially LIVE! 🌺 This October, we are honored to join Grieve Leave for Joy, Grief & Motherhood: An Evening Honoring the Stories We Don’t Always Tell, an intimate evening of storytelling, reflection, connection, and collective care. Held on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, this gathering will create space for the full spectrum of motherhood, including the joy, grief, resilience, hope, and stories that too often go unspoken. Guests will gather at Cheeni in downtown Durham for a thoughtfully curated tasting menu, meaningful conversation, cocktails and mocktails, and storytelling from mothers, advocates, and community leaders. And we are incredibly grateful that 100% of ticket sales will benefit Equity Before Birth and support our continued work alongside families in our community. ❤️ 📅 Thursday, October 15 🕖 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 Cheeni | Downtown Durham 👗 Cocktail attire, or wear whatever makes you feel beautiful Thank you to Grieve Leave for creating space for these stories and choosing to pour that support back into Equity Before Birth. 🎟️ Tickets are available now at the link in our bio! We hope you’ll join us. 🌺 #EquityBeforeBirth #GrieveLeave #JoyGriefAndMotherhood #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #BirthEquity #MaternalHealth #DurhamNC

🚨 TODAY IS COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION DAY! 🚨 Join Equity Before Birth TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 18 from 5:00–7:00 PM for our monthly Community Distribution at The River Church in Durham! 💙 Families can receive FREE baby items, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, and other available essentials, plus a FREE community dinner while supplies last. 📍 The River Church 4425 Ben Franklin Rd. Durham, NC 27704 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM 💙 Open to the community 🛍️ Items are available first come, first served while supplies last Coming tonight? Swipe through our English and Spanish “What to Expect” guides before you arrive! We’ve included information about check-in, waiting in line, how items are distributed, and dinner so you know what to expect when you get here. We look forward to seeing and serving our families tonight! 💙 A note about our Spanish-language materials: Our Spanish “What to Expect” guide was created using technology-assisted translation. While we have done our best to make the information clear and accessible, we recognize that automated translations may not always fully capture the intended meaning or language nuances, and we apologize for any inaccuracies. As we work to make our programs and resources more accessible, EBB is currently looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers who may be interested in helping us review and translate materials and/or provide interpretation support during future Community Distributions. If you’re interested in supporting this effort, please reach out to breann@equitybeforebirth.com. 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityDistribution #DurhamNC #DurhamCommunity #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthEquity #CommunityCare #DiaperDistribution #FamilySupport #CommunityResources #SupportFamilies

🌿 It’s Wellness Friday at Equity Before Birth! On the first Friday of every month, our office closes as our team takes intentional time to rest, reset, and prioritize our well-being. 💛 This month, we’re thinking about mindfulness—especially as summer winds down, school starts back, work picks up, and routines begin to shift again. Earlier mornings, school drop-offs, busy workdays, activities, appointments, meals… the calendar can fill up fast. As you make space for everything that needs to get done, remember to make space for you, too. Mindfulness doesn’t have to require an hour of quiet. Sometimes, it’s simply taking a few intentional minutes to pause, breathe, and ask yourself: ✨ How am I going to take care of myself today? As routines return, let caring for yourself become part of the routine, too. 🌱💛 #WellnessFriday #EquityBeforeBirth #Mindfulness #SelfCare #MaternalWellness #CommunityCare

Community is care. 💙 Last week, we welcomed 28 families at our July Community Distribution, providing essential items and resources to help support parents and caregivers throughout their journey. We’re so grateful to our volunteers, partners, and everyone who donates to make these distributions possible. Every diaper, wipe, and baby essential shared is a reminder that no family should have to navigate parenthood alone. Thank you to everyone who continues to show up for our community. We couldn’t do this without you! ✨ 📅 Mark your calendars! Our next Community Distribution will take place on Tuesday, August 18, from 5:00–7:00 PM at The River Church in Durham. We look forward to serving you!💙 #equitybeforebirth #communitycare #communitysupport #supportfamilies #communityisaverb

On June 10, Equity Before Birth joined nearly 100 physicians, doulas, midwives, advocates, legislators, and community organizations at the North Carolina General Assembly for the Black Maternal Health Day of Action. 💙🏛️ Hosted by Senator Natalie Murdock, the day centered on one clear message: Black mothers and families deserve better. ✨ Together, attendees advocated for the MOMnibus 3.5 legislative package and other reproductive health bills designed to improve maternal health outcomes and expand support for women, babies, and families across North Carolina. Throughout the day, we met with legislators to share why investing in Black maternal health isn't optional, it's essential. 🤝 We spoke about the barriers Black women continue to face and the importance of policies, programs, and resources that meet families where they are. Advocacy doesn't always create change overnight, but every conversation, every story, and every voice helps move us forward. 🌱 Earlier this month, North Carolina expanded paid parental leave for eligible state employees from 8 weeks to 12 weeks—a reminder that policy can make a meaningful difference for families when leaders choose to invest in them. 👶🏽💼 While there is still much more work to do to achieve equitable maternal health outcomes, we're proud to stand alongside partners across our state pushing for lasting change. 💪🏾💙 Because every mother deserves to be supported—not just during pregnancy, but before, during, and long after birth. 🩺🤍 #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthDayOfAction #EquityBeforeBirth #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthEquity #NCGA #BirthEquity #BlackMamasMatter #PolicyForFamilies

During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, we're reminded that supporting mothers means caring for the whole person—not just the baby. 💙 As Lisbeth, a participant in EBB's Family Services Program, shares, "They don't just focus on the children, they focus on us, as women." Healing, joy, rest, laughter, and community are all essential to maternal well-being. Whether it's through events like Mama's Night Out or simply creating spaces where moms feel seen and supported, every mother deserves to have her cup filled. Thank you, Lisbeth, for sharing your story and reminding us why this work matters. 💙 #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek #MaternalMentalHealth #BlackMamasMatter #EquityBeforeBirth

✨ July Community Partner Spotlight ✨ Behind every program, event, and resource is a village of community partners who believe in our mission and help make this work possible. 💙 This month, we're celebrating Emerge Pediatric Therapy for their continued partnership and support of Equity Before Birth. From sponsoring the Kids Corner at our Black Maternal Health Week Dance Party to investing in families across our community, their generosity helps create spaces where children can play, caregivers can connect, and families can thrive. We're so grateful to have organizations like Emerge Pediatric Therapy standing alongside us as we work toward healthier futures for families. Thank you for being part of the EBB Village! 🦋 Learn more about their work: emergepediatrictherapy.com #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityPartnerSpotlight #EBBVillage #CommunityPartners #StrongerTogether

🎉 Happy 39th Birthday, Joy! 💜 Today, we're celebrating our incredible Executive Director, Joy Spencer, whose vision, compassion, and unwavering commitment have guided Equity Before Birth for more than five years. Through her leadership, EBB has continued to grow its impact, advocate for birth equity, and walk alongside Black mothers, babies, and families across our community. The best way we know how to celebrate Joy is by investing in the mission she pours into every single day. ✨ Join our 39 for 39 campaign by becoming one of 39 donors in honor of Joy's 39th birthday! Every gift—big or small—helps us continue building healthier futures for Black mothers, babies, and families. If Joy or EBB has ever inspired you, supported you, or reminded you why this work matters, we'd love for you to celebrate with us by making a gift today. 💜 Donate through the link in our bio. 🎉 Help us reach our goal of 39 donors! Please join us in wishing Joy a very happy birthday in the comments! 🥳🎂 #HappyBirthdayJoy #39for39 #EquityBeforeBirth #BirthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare #SupportBlackMothers #GiveBack #Nonprofit #CelebrateWithPurpose

💙 Our July Community Distribution is almost here! Every month, Equity Before Birth's Supplies for Babies to Thrive program provides free baby essentials, hygiene products, household items, and a warm community dinner to help support families across Durham. 📅 Tuesday, July 21st 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 The River Church 4425 Ben Franklin Rd. Durham, NC 27704 No registration is required. Families are welcome while supplies last. 🤍 As we prepare for this month's distribution, we're also inviting our community to help keep our shelves stocked! Swipe to view our current wishlist and scan the QR code to shop directly from our Amazon Wishlist. Some of our greatest needs this month include: 🍼 Size 3 diapers 🧻 Toilet paper & paper towels 🧺 Laundry detergent 🧼 Cleaning supplies 🪥 Hygiene items Every donation, big or small, helps us continue showing up for families with dignity, care, and essential resources. If you'd like to make a physical donation this month, please contact us before dropping off items so we can coordinate a time. 📧 familyprograms@equitybeforebirth.com Thank you for helping us build a community where every family has the support they deserve. We can't wait to see you on July 21st! 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityDistribution #DurhamNC #SupportFamilies #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #BabyEssentials #DurhamFamilies

Rest isn't something we have to earn. It's something we all deserve. At Equity Before Birth, we often remind our families that caring for yourself isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. This July, we're putting those words into practice. As we move through the month, our team is embracing a slower, more intentional rhythm to rest, restore, and refill our cups so we can continue showing up for Black mothers, babies, and families with the care they deserve. Our programs, services, and support are still going strong! You may notice our response times are a little slower than usual, but we're still here, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We believe sustainable care starts from within. By making space to rest, we're strengthening our ability to continue advocating for and walking alongside our community. As you move through July, we hope you'll find moments to care for yourself, too. Whether it's taking a walk, spending time with loved ones, enjoying a quiet moment, or simply giving yourself permission to slow down, know that rest is productive, rest is healing, and rest is part of the work. Thank you for being part of our village and for extending us grace as we continue this work together. 💛 #RestIsHealing #SelfCareMatters #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMothersMatter #IntentionalRest #CommunityCare #SustainableCare #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportBlackFamilies #HealingJourney

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, liberation, and the enduring strength of Black communities. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned they were free. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom delayed is not freedom denied and that the pursuit of justice continues across generations. As we celebrate this day, we also take a moment to remember Minister Paul Scott, a beloved Durham educator, minister, activist, and advocate whose work uplifted Black history, literacy, and community empowerment. His legacy serves as a reminder that freedom is not only remembered, it is protected, taught, and carried forward by those who dedicate their lives to serving others. Today, we celebrate. Today, we remember. Today, we recommit ourselves to building a future where Black families and communities can thrive. Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackLiberation #BlackHistory #CommunityEmpowerment #DurhamNC #RestInPower #MinisterPaulScott #EquityBeforeBirth

✨ Mamas, aunties, caregivers, village members, and friends, Mama Moments is back this Saturday! ✨ After you get the kiddos settled and tucked into bed, grab your favorite snack, cozy blanket, cup of tea (or glass of wine 😉), and join us virtually for an evening of connection, reflection, and community. This month's Quiet Storm Edition features special guest Dr. Che Hurt, who will guide us through meaningful conversation and intentional space for wellness, healing, and support. 💙 You do not have to be an EBB participant to join us. This event is open to the community, and we'd love to welcome you into the conversation. 🗓 Saturday, June 20 ⏰ 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM 💻 Virtual via Zoom 🔗 The Zoom registration link is available in our Linktree in bio! Come as you are. No pressure, no perfection. Just a space to breathe, connect, and be in community with one another. 💫 #MamaMoments #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalWellness #CommunityCare #HealingInCommunity #VillageCare #MamaSupport #DurhamNC #VirtualEvent 💕✨🤎

🚨 COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION IS TOMORROW! 🚨 A quick correction to our previous post: the flyer included an incorrect date. Community Distribution will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Join us through our Supplies for Babies to Thrive program for available baby and family essentials while supplies last, including: 🍼 Formula 👶 Diapers (all sizes) ✨ Pull-Ups 💙 Pads 💊 Prenatal vitamins 📚 Children's books 🩹 Over-the-counter medicine 🧸 Baby blankets 🍽 Free community dinner will also be available. 📍 The River Church Durham 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham, NC 27704 Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing families tomorrow evening! 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityDistribution #DurhamNC #FamilySupport #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare

📣 Community Distribution is TOMORROW! 💙 Equity Before Birth is excited to host our monthly Community Distribution through our Supplies for Babies to Thrive program. 🗓 Tuesday, June 16 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham, NC 27704 Available while supplies last: ✨ Diapers (all sizes) ✨ Formula ✨ Pull-Ups ✨ Pads ✨ Prenatal vitamins ✨ Over-the-counter medicine ✨ Children's books ✨ Baby blankets ✨ Limited baby food items and postpartum supplies 🍽 Free community dinner will also be available. Thank you to The River Church Durham for partnering with us to help support families in our community. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityDistribution #DurhamNC #FamilySupport #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #DurhamFamilies

Our May Community Partner Spotlight of the Month is Doulas of Raleigh! 💙✨ Doulas of Raleigh is a collective of birth professionals committed to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care through education, advocacy, and compassionate support. 🤱🏽 Over the years, they have continued to show up for our community in meaningful ways, including sponsoring our annual Black Maternal Health Week Dance Party and supporting community-centered spaces that bring families together. 🎉🫶🏽 We are grateful for partners like Doulas of Raleigh who continue to invest in families and help make this work possible. 🌿 Thank you, Doulas of Raleigh, for being part of the village. 💫 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityPartnerSpotlight #DoulasOfRaleigh #BirthWork #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare #BirthJustice #SupportFamilies #TheVillage

Policy shapes pregnancy outcomes. Policy shapes access to care. Policy shapes whether families receive the support they need to survive and thrive. That is why advocacy matters. On June 10, Equity Before Birth will join advocates, families, birth workers, and community leaders from across North Carolina for the annual Black Maternal Health Day of Action at the NC General Assembly. These photos are from last year’s Day of Action, where community members gathered to speak directly with legislators, share lived experiences, and advocate for policies that support safer pregnancies, healthier families, and more equitable maternal health outcomes across North Carolina. We are proud to continue showing up in these spaces and ensuring community voices remain at the center of maternal health conversations. This year, Equity Before Birth will continue to make this advocacy opportunity more accessible for families by helping coordinate transportation, meals, and child-friendly activities so more community members can fully participate in the day. RSVPs will close on June 1. Once registration closes, participants will be grouped by district/region for legislative meetings and lunch, and a finalized agenda and FAQ information will be shared with attendees. 🗓 Wednesday, June 10 📍 NC General Assembly | Raleigh, NC 🔗 Register using the QR code on the flyer or the link in our bio #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthEquity #MaternalHealthMatters #AdvocacyMatters #PolicyMatters #EquityBeforeBirth #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #HealthEquity

Community is a verb 💙 There is still time to support Equity Before Birth through our community fundraiser with Common Market Durham! Throughout the month of May, $1 from every monthly special sold supports our work serving mothers, babies, and families across our community. We’ll also be at Common Market Durham TODAY from 11 AM–1 PM with an information table. Stop by to meet our team, learn more about our work, and support local families while enjoying one of this month’s featured specials. Community can look like advocacy. Community can look like showing up. Community can look like sharing a meal and investing in families at the same time. Thank you to Common Market Durham for helping us put community into action. 📍 Common Market Durham 🕚 Today | 11 AM–1 PM #CommunityIsAVerb #EquityBeforeBirth #BirthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare #CollectiveCare #DurhamNC #SupportLocal

$81,220.43 raised. 100 donations. One community that showed up in a BIG way for mothers, babies, and families. 💙 When we launched our Spring Fundraising Campaign, our goal was to raise $30,000 to support 60 families this spring. Because of this community, we surpassed that goal beyond what we could have imagined. Every donation, every share, every encouraging comment, every fundraiser partnership, every volunteer hour, and every person who chose to believe in this work helped make this possible. This campaign was never just about a number. It was about making sure families have access to care, resources, advocacy, support, and community during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. It was about showing what happens when love and action go hand in hand. And even now, the work continues. Because community is a verb. To every donor, volunteer, partner, advocate, supporter, and family who continues to walk alongside us: thank you. We are deeply grateful, deeply energized, and more committed than ever to advancing birth equity and supporting families across our community. #CommunityIsAVerb #EquityBeforeBirth #BirthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #CommunityCare #CollectiveCare #SupportFamilies #VillageCare #MaternalHealthAdvocate

Community Distribution Day happening NOW at the River Church (4424 Ben Franklin Blvd) in Durham We will be here from 5p-6:30p, while supplies last. Pull up 💜

Our next Community Distribution is coming up on Tuesday, May 19th, and we’re getting ready to show up for families through our Supplies for Babies to Thrive program 💙 Each month, families visit our distribution for essential baby items, hygiene products, household supplies, community connection, and support. As we prepare for May’s distribution, we are especially in need of the items listed on our wishlist. Right now, our most needed items include: 🧻 Toilet paper & paper towels 🧼 Cleaning supplies & laundry detergent 🪥 Hygiene items 🧴 Wipes & household essentials Every donation helps us continue showing up for families with the everyday essentials they deserve. 📍 Community Distribution Tuesday, May 19th 5 PM – 7 PM 4425 Ben Franklin Rd., Durham, NC 27704 If you’re able to give, shop our wishlist through the QR code on the graphic or reach out about physical donations. Community is a verb, and we are grateful for every person helping us care for families in tangible ways. 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityIsAVerb #DurhamNC #MutualAid #MaternalHealth #BirthJustice #CommunityCare #SupportFamilies #BabyEssentials #SuppliesForBabiesToThrive

Community is a verb. 💙 As our Spring Fundraising Campaign comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the beauty of what community truly looks like families showing up, children laughing, volunteers serving, partners supporting, and people choosing to invest in mothers and babies across Durham. Our Black Maternal Health Week Dance Party was more than an event. It was a reminder that joy, care, advocacy, and connection all belong in this work too. To every donor, volunteer, sponsor, community partner, and family who supported this campaign thank you. Because of you, Equity Before Birth can continue showing up for families with resources, education, direct support, and care that lasts far beyond one week or one fundraiser. The campaign may be ending, but the work continues and so does our commitment to this community. Thank you for helping us put love and action into motion. 💙 #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityInAction #DurhamFamilies #MaternalHealthMatters #SupportMothers #HealthEquity #VolunteerImpact #FundraisingSuccess #CommunityCare

Community is a verb 💐 Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and the final day of our spring fundraiser. Because of this incredible community, we’ve raised $23,476 toward our $30,000 goal to support 60 families with respectful, community-centered pregnancy and postpartum support. We now have only $6,524 left to raise. Every donation helps families access care, support, resources, and community during pregnancy and postpartum. This work is possible because people continue to show up with love and action. As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, help us cross the finish line by making a gift, sharing this post, or tagging someone who believes families deserve to be supported with dignity and care 💛 We’re SO close. #CommunityIsAVerb #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #CommunityCare #SupportFamilies #PostpartumSupport #PregnancySupport #MothersDay

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. 💛 Because of this community, we’ve raised over $21,000 toward our $30,000 spring fundraising goal supporting 60 families this spring and we are SO close to the finish line. Our Donor & Volunteer Engagement Manager, Liat, wanted to personally share a quick thank you and campaign update as we head into the final stretch of the fundraiser. 🌸 Every donation truly makes a difference and reminds us that community is not just something we talk about. It’s something we practice together every day. If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the perfect time to help us cross the finish line. #CommunityIsAVerb #EquityBeforeBirth #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthEquity #CommunityCare #MaternalHealthMatters

💐 Still looking for Mother’s Day flowers? This Mother’s Day, you can celebrate the mothers and caregivers in your life while also supporting families in our community. 🌸 Our friends at @fivepointsflowers are donating a portion of proceeds to Equity Before Birth, and we are so grateful for their continued support of our work. If you’re planning to send flowers this weekend, consider shopping local and supporting a business that is also pouring back into the community. 💛 Thank you, @fivepointsflowers, for showing that community is a verb and for helping care bloom far beyond the bouquet. #MothersDay #SupportLocal #CommunityCare #DurhamNC #RaleighNC #EquityBeforeBirth #ShopSmall #CommunityIsAVerb

We’ve raised $20,472.42 so far. 🤍 “Equity Before Birth is doing powerful, unique, and necessary work.” That’s how one of our supporters describes this work and it is exactly why we keep going. We’re 68% of the way there, with just 5 days left to raise the remaining $9,500+. 66 people have already said yes to supporting families. Will you be next? This is how we get there, together, one person at a time. Be one of the 10 people who says yes today. 🤍 #EquityBeforeBirth #SupportFamilies #MaternalHealth #ParentingSupport #DonorCommunity #FamilyEquity #MotherhoodMatters #HealthEquity #TogetherWeCan #NonprofitSupport#LinkInBio

Some stories stay with you… and this is one of them. 🤍 In this video, Erin shares why supporting Equity Before Birth matters to her. And honestly, it echoes what we hear every single day. Mothers know when something isn’t right. Mothers deserve to be heard. But too often, they’re dismissed… until things get worse. At Equity Before Birth, we’re working to change that. By centering care, dignity, and community, we’re making sure families don’t have to navigate this alone. Right now, we’re in the middle of our spring fundraiser to get essential baby items directly into the hands of families who need them most. We’re close, but we’re not there yet. ✨ Tag a friend who believes every mother deserves to be heard ✨ Share this video to spread the word ✨ Donate if you’re able (link in bio) Because when we show up for families, we raise the standard of care for everyone. Community is a verb. Let’s keep showing up. 💛 #EquityBeforeBirth #CommunityIsAVerb #MaternalHealthMatters #SupportMothers #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthEquity #CareForFamilies #VillageCare #MaternalHealthAdvocate #NonprofitImpact

This is what your support looks like 💛 Families showing up. Babies being cared for. Community in action. Because of YOU, we’ve raised $19,699 toward our goal of $30,000 to support 60 families this spring. We’re just $10,300 away from making it all the way. And these moments right here? This is why it matters. ✨ Help us finish strong: Tag a friend who would want to help get baby essentials into the hands of families Tag someone who believes every parent deserves support Tag your group chat 👀 Every tag brings new people into this work. Every share gets us closer. Every dollar makes a difference. This is what it looks like when community is a verb. Let’s bring it home, together 💫 🔗 Give today: link in bio #CommunityIsAVerb #EquityBeforeBirth #FinishStrong #SupportFamilies #BirthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth #CareInAction #ItTakesAVillage #DurhamNC #GiveBack

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