named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Birth Summit
Annual conference providing education and resources on pregnancy, birth, and family support, including specialized tracks for high-risk pregnancies and special needs families.
Brooklyn Diaper Bank
Distributes diapers to infants and toddlers in need, addressing diaper insecurity among low-income families in Brooklyn.
Brownsville Breast Milk Depot
Collects and facilitates donation of surplus breast milk from approved mothers to support infant nutrition and health.
Community Birthing Services
Provides doula support, birth plan creation, and emotional and physical assistance to pregnant mothers, especially in low-income Brooklyn communities.
Postpartum Planning
Offers services and resources to support maternal and family well-being after childbirth.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Perinatal Support Services 3 activities
- Breast Milk DepotOperates Brownsville’s first and only breast milk depot, enabling approved lactating mothers to donate unused breast milk and supporting maternal and infant health in the community.
- Community Birthing and Doula Support ServicesProvides community birthing services, doula support, birth plan creation, and physical and emotional assistance during labor and delivery to mothers and families in underserved Brooklyn communities, with a focus on reducing maternal health disparities.
- Doula Training ProgramOffers a doula training program to build community capacity in maternal support services and expand access to culturally competent birth workers.
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Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
- Community Health and Education EventsHosts free conferences, summits, and information sessions—including the 1st Annual Birth Summit and pediatrician selection workshops—to educate families on maternal and child health topics.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Diaper Bank ProgramOperates a diaper bank in Brooklyn, New York, distributing diapers to infants and toddlers in low-income families through ongoing services and community events such as the Diaper Bank Extravaganza.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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Total assets$0
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4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -95.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DONNA WEEKES — TRUSTEE
- LAURA BRYANT — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Aya Paper Co. Partner — Sponsored the 1st Annual Birth Summit.
- Brownsville Safety Alliance Partner — Collaborated with HHFC at week-long outdoor events in Brownsville.
- Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle Partner — Referenced as a cultural touchpoint to advocate for universal access to doula services.
- HHFC Partner — Used as an acronym for Hope and Healing Family Center Inc, indicating self-reference
- Mailchimp Partner — Uses Mailchimp for email marketing
- Metropolitan College of New York Government — Institution where founder obtained degrees in Public Administration
- The New York Milk Bank Partner — Partner organization referenced for donor information and likely recipient or coordinator of donated breast milk.
- Tribeca Pediatrics Partner — Co-hosted an information session on choosing a pediatrician.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Basic Needs as Foundational Health Supportmethodology: basic-needsBy treating access to diapers and other basic needs as essential to infant and caregiver well-being, we improve family health and stability because meeting foundational needs reduces stress, enables dignity, and allows caregivers to focus on long-term health behaviors.
- Community-Based Maternal Care Modelmethodology: community-based maternal careBy delivering birthing and postpartum services within the community rather than institutional settings, we improve maternal and family health outcomes because trust, cultural continuity, and accessibility increase engagement and reduce systemic barriers.
- Doula-Supported Childbirthmethodology: doula-supported childbirthBy providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support through doulas during childbirth, we produce shorter labors, fewer medical complications, and improved infant health and breastfeeding outcomes, because sustained non-clinical support reduces stress and increases physiological resilience.
- Equitable Access to Maternal Support Servicesmethodology: equitable maternal care accessBy affirming access to doula care as a fundamental right regardless of socioeconomic status, we reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes because systemic exclusion is addressed through intentional inclusion and resource redistribution.