15 Community Impact Projects

As we celebrate 15 years of sisterhood, we are calling on Tenacious 43 to come together in a powerful and tangible way. Our goal is to establish the Tenacious 43 Endowment Scholarship at Howard University, creating a lasting legacy rooted in scholarship, service, and access.

To reach our $25,000 endowment goal, we are asking each linesister to commit to one of the following pledge options:

• $43 per month for 10 months

• $430 one-time contribution

Through our collective commitment, linesister contributions will account for $15,000, with the remaining $10,000 raised through external fundraising efforts and events.

This pledge is not about obligation but about opportunity. Together, our unified giving transforms individual contributions into lasting impact, ensuring that future scholars benefit from the strength, tenacity, and love that define our line.

Every pledge matters. Every sister counts. Together, we build legacy.‍ ‍

Reference: https://giving.howard.edu/areas-support/reunion-and-class-giving

‍Purpose
This gift symbolizes our commitment to investing in the next generation of Bison who will walk the same halls, dream the same dreams, and carry forward the legacy that shaped so many of us. By pouring into Howard students, we honor the rich history of HBCUs as pillars of empowerment, excellence, and opportunity. Our contribution helps future Bison access the scholarships, resources, and support they need to thrive, lead, and uplift the communities they will one day serve. This is our chance to reach back and propel forward those who will continue the legacy of brilliance and resilience that defines Howard University.

‍Why an Endowed Scholarship Matters

• Creates a lasting legacy honoring Tenacious 43.

• ‍Provides annual scholarships to Howard students in perpetuity.

• ‍Allows for growth through ongoing donations from alumnae, families, and corporate partners.

• ‍ Strengthens our collective identity as servant leaders committed to education and excellence.

Mission
To strengthen our economic impact by being intentional with our dollars and supporting Black-owned businesses that uplift our communities. Through conscious spending, we affirm our commitment to economic empowerment, generational wealth-building, and sustaining the entrepreneurial spirit within the Black community.

Purpose and Impact
This initiative empowers us to create meaningful financial circulation within Black ecosystems. Every purchase becomes a form of advocacy, sustainability, and community investment. By collectively directing $15,000 toward Black-owned businesses, we help expand opportunity, fuel business growth, promote economic equity, and model financial activism. The impact extends far beyond the dollars spent—our support validates dreams, strengthens families, and builds pathways for long-term community stability.

Proposed Ways to Participate

1. Support Black Grocers and Farmers

• Shop at Black-owned grocery stores, farmers markets, and agricultural collectives.

• Participate in monthly “Buy Black Groceries” days to promote food security and community wellness.

2. Utilize Black Professional Services

Be intentional about choosing Black-owned providers for essential services such as:

• Tax preparation and accounting

• Real estate agents and brokers

• Consulting and coaching services

• Legal, HR, event planning, or financial advisory services

3. Purchase from Black-Owned Products and Vendors

• Support Black fashion brands, beauty products, home goods, wellness brands, artists, and small vendors.

• Highlight holiday and birthday spending that can be directed to Black creators.

4. Share Black Businesses With One Another

• Create a monthly “Black Business Spotlight” tradition across the line.

• Share recommendations for new businesses, products, and services we’ve tried and loved.

• Use group chats, social media, and chapter meetings to amplify these businesses.

5. Maintain a Running Black-Owned Business Spreadsheet

• Develop a shared, continuously updated spreadsheet listing:

  • Business name

  • Industry and services offered

  • Website and contact information

  • Pricing or special notes

  • Which sister recommended it

• Use it as a resource whenever someone needs a product or service.

6. Host Quarterly “Buy Black Days”

• On designated days, sisters commit to purchasing from a Black-owned business and sharing photos or receipts to track progress toward the $15,000 goal.

7. Track Spending Progress

• Use a shared spreadsheet or digital tracker to measure collective impact and celebrate milestones.

• Consider monthly recognition for sisters who discover new businesses or hit personal spending targets.

Mission
To strengthen our sisterhood by promoting health, wellness, and longevity through intentional, collective movement. This initiative encourages every linesister to invest in her physical well-being while creating sustained habits of exercise, accountability, and joy. By committing to 15,000 total hours of fitness, we make a powerful statement: our impact starts with taking care of ourselves so we can better serve others.

Purpose & Impact
This challenge promotes discipline, health equity, mental well-being, and community connection. Together, we turn everyday movement into measurable impact, inspiring each other to lead healthy lives while bonding through shared goals and consistent activity.

Proposed Activities and Engagement Ideas

Group-Based & Community Activities

• Marathons, 5Ks, and Charity Walks
  Participate together or in local cities to raise funds while logging hours and steps.

• Family Exercise Days
  Invite spouses, children, and loved ones to join monthly movement days that build community and lasting memories.

• Line Family Field Days
  Outdoor games, relays, tug-of-war, kickball, volleyball, and obstacle courses that encourage teamwork and friendly competition.

• Virtual Fitness Classes
  Host sorority-led Zoom or Teams sessions featuring yoga, HIIT, stretching, Zumba, or strength training. Sisters can rotate teaching or bring in instructors.

Daily Movement and Personal Fitness

• Daily Workout Commitments
  Each sister selects a daily fitness action, whether it's a 30-minute walk, cycling, Pilates, gym workout, or treadmill session.

• Desk Walking Machines
  Encourage sisters to integrate movement into the workday with under-desk walking pads or standing desk routines.

• Step Challenges
  Monthly step competitions using fitness trackers or apps to stay consistent and motivated.

• Accountability Partner Program
  Pair sisters to check in weekly or daily to encourage consistency, celebrate wins, and ensure progress toward goals.

Goal Setting and Tracking

• Individual Fitness Goal Setting
  Each sister sets quarterly wellness goals—strength, endurance, flexibility, water intake, or steps per day.

• Linewide Wellness Challenges
  Host themed monthly challenges like “Move 30 Minutes a Day,” “10,000 Steps Summer,” “Winter Wellness Reset,” or “Self-Care & Stretch Month.”

Tracking Hours and Steps

To ensure measurable impact, sisters will log activity through a shared tracking platform.

Recommended Tracking Website

MyFitnessPal Group or Strava Club – Both allow group tracking of:

• Hours exercised

• Miles walked/run

• Steps

• Calories burned

• Goal progress

Through Partnership with Covenant House

‍Mission
Covenant House provides shelter, safety, unconditional love, and holistic support to youth experiencing homelessness, including survivors of trafficking and young families. Their work restores dignity, builds stability, and offers young people a path toward healing and independence.

‍ Purpose and Impact
This initiative allows us to stand in the gap for vulnerable youth by offering hands-on service, raising awareness, and contributing to programs that help young people rebuild their lives. Through consistent engagement and empowerment efforts, we can help strengthen their journey toward long-term stability and success.

Proposed Activities

1. Sleep Out Night

   Host a Linesister overnight fundraising and awareness event that highlights the realities of youth homelessness and supports Covenant House programs.

2. Awareness Campaigns
   Lead social media drives, community education events, and chapter discussions to shed light on the challenges homeless youth face and the resources available to them.

3. Monthly Donation Drives
   Collect essential items such as hygiene products, blankets, winter gear, gift cards, and toiletries to support youth in Covenant House shelters.

4. Shelter Volunteering
   Serve meals, host activity nights, tutor youth, support intake needs, or assist staff at local Covenant House sites.

5. Career and Workplace Development
   Offer job-readiness workshops on résumé writing, interviewing, financial literacy, workplace etiquette, and professional skills to help youth transition into stable employment.

‍Local Engagement
Linesisters are encouraged to connect with Covenant House locations in their area or partner with local youth shelters and service organizations that mirror Covenant House’s mission. This ensures that every sister, regardless of city or state, can contribute meaningfully to combating youth homelessness within her own community.

‍Get Involved:https://www.covenanthouse.org/get-involved/take-action/volunteer

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Through Partnership with Girls With Impact

Mission

Girls With Impact (GWI) equips girls with leadership, business, and entrepreneurship skills to prepare them to become innovators, changemakers, and confident future executives. Through mentorship, coaching, and hands-on learning, GWI empowers young women to design their futures with clarity and purpose.

Purpose and Impact

This initiative allows us to directly invest in the next generation of girl leaders by offering mentorship, guidance, and real-world insights from successful women across diverse industries. Our involvement helps teen girls build confidence, develop entrepreneurial mindsets, and gain the tools they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

Proposed Activities

• Serve as Virtual Business Mentors

Sisters can guide students through leadership development, business planning, and professional skill-building using GWI’s structured virtual platform. They offer 2 programs: Impact Pathways Mentor or Empower Hour Coach. See below for more information.

• Host Entrepreneurship Workshops or Speaker Panels

Create spaces for young girls to learn from our personal experiences, career journeys, and business knowledge.

• Support Capstone Innovation Projects

Assist cohorts of girls in completing business plans, pitch decks, and innovation initiatives central to GWI’s program curriculum.

Mentorship Opportunities Through GWI

ImpactPathways Mentor

What It Is

ImpactPathways is a longer-term mentorship program focused on goals, accountability, and personal development. Mentors walk alongside students for several months as they work toward meaningful academic, personal, or career objectives.

What It Consists Of

• A 4-month commitment to mentoring a student

• Bi-monthly check-ins to track progress, offer guidance, and help set new goals

• Access to exclusive training and resources to support the mentoring relationship

• Ability to mentor in one of three tracks:

o CollegeReady – support with college applications and readiness

o CareerReady – guidance on exploring careers and building professional confidence

o FutureReady – foundational skills for early high school students

Empower Hour Coach

What It Is

Empower Hour connects accomplished professionals with young women for a powerful, focused, one-hour virtual conversation. Students receive personalized support tailored to their immediate questions, goals, and challenges.

What It Consists Of

• A single, one-hour virtual coaching session

• Flexible scheduling based on the mentor’s availability

• Structured guidance to ensure the conversation is meaningful and actionable

Topics may include:

• o Professional Skills

• o Personal Development

• Entrepreneurship

• Financial Life Skills

• • Students are algorithm-matched with mentors for the best fit

Get Involved

Mentor and coaching opportunities:

https://www.girlswithimpact.org/mentors-and-coaches?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Through Partnership with iCouldBe

Mission

The mission of iCouldBe is to provide high school students with an online community of professional mentors, empowering teens to thrive in school, plan for future careers, and achieve in life.

Purpose and Impact

Teenagers often face barriers to guidance, support, and exposure to career pathways—especially those from underserved schools or underrepresented communities. By partnering with iCouldBe, we extend our reach as mentors and role models, offering teens the encouragement, perspective, and practical knowledge they need to navigate high school and plan for their futures.

This initiative allows us to invest directly in the next generation by supporting academic confidence, building career readiness, and helping students envision meaningful opportunities beyond graduation. Our influence becomes part of a student’s long-term success story, making this a powerful legacy of impact.

Proposed Activities

1. Weekly Online Mentoring

• Commit to mentoring a student for one hour per week throughout the school year (approximately September to June).

• Provide steady guidance, encouragement, and mentorship that helps students set goals and stay motivated.

2. Secure Virtual Communication

• Communicate with your mentee through iCouldBe’s secure online platform from any location and at a time that fits your schedule.

• Use structured modules and prompts to ensure meaningful interaction.

3. Supported Mentorship Curriculum

• Receive ongoing resources, training, and engaging online activities to support your mentorship journey.

• Follow guided conversation prompts designed to build skills in career exploration, academic planning, and personal growth.

4. Easy Onboarding and Support

• Access a clear FAQ and step-by-step instructions for getting started.

• Participate in an orientation to understand expectations, program tools, and mentorship best practices.

Get Involved: https://www.icouldbe.org/standard/public/gi_index.asp#volunteer

Medical Volunteer Screening & Support Initiative

Mission

To improve community health outcomes by mobilizing doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals within our network to volunteer their time, expertise, and resources. This initiative aims to expand access to essential health screenings, promote early detection of chronic illnesses, and provide culturally competent care to underserved populations.

Purpose and Impact

Many communities—particularly Black and low-income neighborhoods—face significant barriers to preventative healthcare, including limited access to screenings, limited insurance coverage, and ongoing medical mistrust. By partnering with organizations that specialize in community-based health outreach, we bring vital screenings and education directly to those who need them most.

This initiative creates measurable impact by reducing preventable illnesses, improving health literacy, and strengthening trust between medical providers and the communities they serve.

Proposed Activities

1. Free Health Screening Clinics

Host or support clinics that offer:

• Blood pressure and hypertension checks

• Diabetes and glucose screenings

• Cholesterol and heart-health screenings

• Vision and hearing tests

• Nutrition and BMI consultations

• Women’s health and maternal screenings

Medical professionals from the Tenacious 43 network can volunteer quarterly or monthly based on capacity.

2. Wellness Education Workshops

Topics may include:

• Chronic disease prevention

• Mental health awareness and stress management

• Nutrition and healthy food access

• Reproductive and maternal health

• Immunization information

• Healthy lifestyle and fitness practices

These can be hosted in person or virtually to reach more people.

3. Mobile Health Outreach Days

Partner with mobile clinics or community health vans to bring screenings into neighborhoods with limited access to healthcare facilities.

4. Annual Community Health Fair

Offer a combination of screenings, fitness demos, mental health resources, vendors, and nutrition education. Engage local hospitals, public health departments, doulas, and nonprofit partners.

5. Health Resource Navigation

Assist individuals in finding:

• Primary care providers

• Affordable clinics

• Insurance programs

• Telehealth services

• Relevant follow-up care

This ensures screenings turn into actionable care.

6. Mentorship & Shadowing

Medical professionals may also mentor students interested in healthcare fields, helping build future pipelines of Black medical leaders.

Partner Resource: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC)

The NAFC is a nationwide organization connecting volunteers with more than 1,400 free and charitable clinics across the country. These clinics provide essential medical, dental, vision, mental health, and preventative services to underserved communities.

How NAFC Supports This Initiative:

• Provides a directory of clinics that welcome medical volunteers

• Offers opportunities for providers to staff community screening events

• Connects sisters with local clinics needing assistance

• Supports national “C.A.R.E. Clinics” that offer large-scale free medical services

Find Clinics Near You:

https://nafcclinics.org

This resource allows every linesister—regardless of her location—to find meaningful opportunities to contribute to community health

Through Legal Support (Partnership with We The Action)

Mission:

We The Action is built on the belief that lawyers have the power to drive meaningful change. While no single attorney can transform the world alone, collective service—an hour here, a project there—creates extraordinary impact when done together.

Purpose & Impact:

To mobilize legal expertise in support of civic justice initiatives that protect communities, uphold democratic systems, and expand access to fair legal representation. Through a partnership with We The Action, volunteer lawyers can contribute directly to causes affecting vulnerable and underserved populations, particularly where civic rights and public trust are at stake.

Proposed Opportunities for Remote Legal Support:

• Election Protection: Defend and advise election officials facing intimidation, misinformation, or unlawful interference.

• Federal Worker Legal Defense Network: Provide counsel to federal employees navigating whistleblower issues, employment disputes, or retaliatory actions.

• Domestic Violence Support: Assist survivors with protective orders, safety planning, and access to justice—entirely remotely.

• Civil Rights Advocacy: Support litigation, research, and policy work related to racial justice, policing reform, voting rights, and equal protection.

Link to Current Virtual Pro Bono Projects:

https://wetheaction.org/projects?order=most_recent_desc

through Partnership with America Needs You

Mission:

America Needs You connects first-generation college students with mentors who help them understand workplace culture, grow their networks, build resilience, and launch meaningful careers.

Purpose & Impact:

To expand access to economic mobility by equipping first-generation college students with sustained mentorship, professional development, and career-readiness skills. Through this partnership, volunteers can play a direct role in closing opportunity gaps, strengthening workforce pipelines, and supporting students as they navigate college-to-career transitions.

Proposed Volunteer Opportunities

A. Fellows Program (Two-Year Mentorship Model)

• Overview: Pairs first-generation college students with Mentor Coaches for deep, one-to-one mentoring relationships over two years.

• Impact: Mentor Coaches empower Fellows to access opportunities, build professional confidence, and navigate academic and career challenges. Students also participate in peer cohorts that foster community and belonging.

• Locations: New York City, New Jersey, and Chicago

• Program Dates: September – May

B. FirstGenU Digital Program (National & Self-Paced)

• Overview: A fully digital career-development program available to first-generation college students nationwide.

• Impact: Students learn essential career-readiness skills, strengthen internship and job searches, and build community with peers across the country.

• Modality: Virtual / On-demand

C. Single-Day Career Coach (In-Person)

• Overview: A three-hour opportunity to support monthly Saturday workshops by sharing professional advice, career insights, and mentorship in small-group sessions.

• Commitment: 3 hours (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Modality: In-Person

• Locations: NYC, Northern New Jersey, and Chicago

• Dates: One Saturday per month (see events calendar for upcoming sessions)

D. Virtual Career Coaching Sessions (Remote Engagement)

• Overview: Engage with Fellows across New York, New Jersey, and Illinois in virtual sessions covering mock interviews, resume reviews, informational interviews, pitch practice, and more.

• Impact: Coaches provide personalized guidance, actionable feedback, and professional insights that directly support students’ career journeys.

• Commitment: 1.5 hours

• Modality: Virtual (Zoom)

• Dates: February, April, July, October, and December

• Note: Topics and session details are available on the events calendar.

Volunteer Signup:

https://americaneedsyou.org/volunteer-with-any/

through Partnership with The Trevor Project

Mission:

The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people by providing free, confidential, and secure 24/7 crisis counseling services. The organization offers immediate support via phone, text, and chat for young people struggling with coming out, identity questions, family rejection, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.

Purpose & Impact:

This partnership expands access to life-saving emotional support for LGBTQ+ youth during their most vulnerable moments. By training volunteers as digital crisis counselors, we help ensure that every young person who reaches out is met with compassion, validation, and skilled guidance. Increased counselor capacity directly reduces wait times, strengthens early intervention, and contributes to lowering youth suicide risk nationwide. Through this collaboration, we create a safer, more affirming world for LGBTQ+ youth and empower volunteers with trauma-informed, culturally competent skills that create generational impact.

Proposed Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer Crisis Counselor (Remote Role)

As a trained Trevor Project Crisis Counselor, volunteers will:

• Support LGBTQ+ young people through phone, text, or chat on a secure, confidential 24/7 digital platform.

• Provide active listening, de-escalation, emotional support, and safety planning to youth in crisis.

• Engage in trauma-informed, LGBTQ-affirming care practices that uphold dignity and respect.

• Participate remotely, allowing flexible scheduling and nationwide volunteer engagement.

Training:

Volunteers receive comprehensive, highly structured training that includes:

• LGBTQ+ competency education

• Suicide prevention and crisis intervention skills

• Safety assessment techniques

• Role-plays, feedback, and supervised practice

Commitment:

Volunteers typically commit to a set number of hours per month after completing training (details provided during onboarding).

Learn More / Apply

Interested in becoming a Trevor Project Crisis Counselor? Visit the Volunteer Crisis Counselor Applicant Hub for role details, requirements, and the application process:

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/volunteer/

Mission
To combat food insecurity by supporting community fridges, food pantries, and soup kitchens that provide consistent nourishment to individuals and families in need. Through hands-on service, resource contributions, and increased awareness, we commit to strengthening the food support networks that sustain our communities.

Purpose and Impact
Food insecurity affects millions of people, including children, seniors, and working families. By intentionally partnering with community-based food programs, we help reduce hunger, improve access to nutritious meals, and support organizations that are often understaffed and under-resourced. Our involvement not only feeds people but also fosters dignity, stability, and hope. Through collective action, we can make a measurable impact on public health, community resilience, and the well-being of those who need support most.

Proposed Activities

1. Volunteer at Local Soup Kitchens

• Serve meals, prepare food, organize supplies, or greet guests.

• Volunteer individually or schedule a Tenacious 43 group service day.

• Suitable for sisters in any city, as soup kitchens exist nationwide.

2. Partner With Community Fridges

Community fridges operate on a “take what you need, leave what you can” model and rely on community donations and maintenance. Sisters can:

• Stock fridges weekly with fresh produce, healthy meals, water, snacks, and hygiene items.

• Help clean, organize, and maintain fridge spaces.

• Sponsor fridge restocks on birthdays or special dates as a form of impact giving.

3. Support Local Food Pantries

• Organize monthly food donation drives focusing on nonperishables, canned goods, hygiene items, and fresh produce.

• Volunteer during distribution days to help families pick up groceries.

• Assist with sorting, inventorying, and packaging items.

4. Holiday and Seasonal Food Support

• Create Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food kits, or summer hunger relief packages for children when school is out.

• Partner with schools, churches, or shelters that host seasonal food distribution events.

5. Connect Sisters With Local Resources

Encourage linesisters to engage with food-support organizations in their own cities. Examples include:

• Community Fridges: Search “community fridge near me” or use platforms like Freedge.org to find local hubs.

• Food Pantries: Many are listed through Feeding America’s local food bank network.

• Soup Kitchens: Organizations like Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, and local churches often host daily or weekly meal programs.

6. Sponsor a Fridge or Pantry Donation Day

• Designate quarterly “T43 Pantry Days” where each sister donates items to a local pantry or fridge.

• Share photos and updates in the group to celebrate collective impact.

7. Host Educational Awareness Campaigns

• Share information about hunger statistics, pantry needs, and food justice issues.

• Highlight the work of community-based organizations and encourage broader participation.

Mission

To strengthen our communities by empowering citizens—especially youth, first-time voters, and underserved populations—to participate fully in the democratic process. Through education, engagement, and advocacy, we aim to ensure that every voice is informed, valued, and heard.

Purpose and Impact

Civic participation is a cornerstone of community empowerment. By increasing voter awareness, registration, and turnout, we help shape policies that impact education, housing, justice, healthcare, and economic opportunity. This initiative positions the Tenacious 43 as advocates for equity and representation. Our efforts will support a more informed electorate, inspire young people to engage early, and build long-lasting civic habits in communities across the nation.

Through this commitment, we create generational impact by ensuring that the people most affected by policy become active participants in shaping it.

Proposed Activities

1. Voter Registration Drives With Local Alumnae Chapters

• Partner with Delta Sigma Theta alumnae chapters to host registration drives at schools, community centers, churches, sporting events, and local businesses.

• Provide on-site assistance for voter registration, absentee ballot requests, and polling location lookups.

2. Volunteer With the Urban League

• Support voter empowerment programs, civic workshops, community canvassing, and issues-based education.

• Assist with Get Out The Vote (GOTV) events and advocacy campaigns.

3. Spread Awareness to Youth

• Visit high schools and colleges to educate students on the importance of voting, local elections, and civic responsibility.

• Host sessions that explain how government works, what elections mean, and how voting impacts daily life.

4. Host “Know Your Ballot” Workshops

• Break down local and national ballots so voters understand candidates, amendments, and issues.

• Provide nonpartisan summaries, sample ballots, and guides.

5. Create a Social Media Civic Toolkit

• Share deadlines, early voting dates, polling locations, and registration instructions.

• Create graphics or reels encouraging voter participation.

6. Partner With Churches and Community Organizations

• Offer voter education sessions before or after worship services.

• Collaborate with pastors and community leaders to promote civic engagement.

7. Election Day Support

• Organize rides to the polls for seniors, students, and individuals without transportation.

• Provide snacks, water, or comfort kits outside polling locations (where legally allowed).

• Promote early voting for individuals who cannot vote on Election Day.

8. Adopt-a-School Civic Program

• Build relationships with local schools to host recurring civic education workshops.

• Provide youth-friendly materials explaining how government works and why participation matters.

9. Keep Linesisters Informed

• Share key civic dates, reminders, and resources in group chats or newsletters.

• Encourage each sister to commit to registering or educating at least five people annually.

Through Partnership with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Mission

The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas and birthing people to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.

Purpose and Impact

Black women in the United States face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality, inadequate prenatal support, and systemic barriers that impact their birthing experiences. By partnering with BMMA, we stand in solidarity with a movement committed to transforming maternal health outcomes for Black mothers everywhere.

Our engagement helps amplify maternal health equity, expand access to critical resources, and support organizations working to protect and uplift Black birthing people. Through service, advocacy, and community-centered care, we can play an active role in reducing disparities and building a future where Black mothers not only survive but thrive before, during, and after childbirth.

Proposed Initiatives

1. Community Baby Shower Drive

• Host an annual or semiannual baby shower initiative for expectant Black mothers in need.

• Provide essential items such as diapers, wipes, bottles, blankets, carriers, postpartum care kits, and newborn clothing.

• Connect with local BMMA partner organizations, doulas, or maternal support groups to identify mothers who would benefit most.

2. Create an Online Wishlist for Direct Giving

• Develop an Amazon, Target, or Walmart wishlist so linesisters, family, and community members can directly purchase and donate items for moms.

• Regularly restock and share the wishlist on social platforms to encourage extended network participation.

3. Awareness and Advocacy Campaigns

• Promote Black Maternal Health Week (April).

• Share BMMA research, statistics, and resources on maternal health to educate the community.

• Encourage sisters to uplift stories of Black birthing experiences and honor the importance of culturally centered care.

4. Partner With Local Maternal Health Organizations

• Collaborate with doulas, midwife collectives, community health workers, or BMMA partner organizations in your area.

• Support prenatal education workshops, childbirth classes, or postpartum wellness events.

Get Involved: https://blackmamasmatter.org/volunteer/