REQUEST FOR SUPPORT: Birth Justice in the Bronx

I am reaching out on behalf of my collective the Bx (Re) Birth and Progress Collective. Our work began at the beginning of the pandemic here in New York City after I quickly realized that families were struggling with feeding their infants and maintaining their hygiene. The shutdowns caused many to lose income and consequently could not afford diapers, wipes, and formula for their young children. 

We were able to support over 100 families in the Bronx with donations of these supplies for about a year and a half solely on crowdsourced funds from community members far and wide. One notable donator is Mariame Kaba who garnered her social network to drive thousands of funds our way. Recently she won the Ann Snitow Prize and Kaba donated part of her award to our collective. Inspired by ongoing support and her generous donation, we have decided to start the Mariame Kaba Birth Liberation Fund. This fund will be used to provide birth doula services to 40 people by June 30, 2023, who do not have the financial means to do so.  

What Does Funding Cover?

2 Prenatal VisitsOn-Call

Availability beginning at week

37Continuous Labor Support

Generous Consultations with a response within 36 hours

2 postpartum visits

Partner doulas

$1500 Doula Service Fee waived

After June, we anticipate this funding running out. I am looking for donors with the capacity to make donations to cover the doula service fee for one or more families. 

$1500 will cover the expense for a family to be supported by a birth doula

$5000 will cover at least three families

$10,000 will cover six to seven families

Please send this to anyone you know that has been fiscally blessed enough to give back to the community in ways that are life-giving and enhancing. Let me know if you need any more information or how to send a donation.