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Black Breastfeeding Week
A week where we celebrate our bodies, the importance that chestfeeding plays in building healthy outcomes for our children and fight against social stigmas that deter us from chestfeeding. Black Breastfeeding Week Official Site "Reasons to Celebrate Black Breastfeeding" (thetot)
Village Mamas
Village Mamas
Join a culturally safe space facilitated by licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, Katrina Stoddard. Village Mamas is for Black Mothers to explore their experiences and offer each other loving support. Email stoddardfamilytherapy@gmail.com for more information.
4 events,
Infant Mortality Awareness Month
Infant Mortality Awareness Month seeks to builds solidarity around issue of infant mortality, it's many causes, and educates us about ways to address preventable causes of infant deaths. Additional Resources: National Institute of Children's Health Quality Center for Disease Control - Infant Mortality Rates Map
National Sexual Health Awareness Month
In September we promote access to positive/proactive sexual health resources and knowledge as a part of National Sexual Health Awareness Month. Additional Resources: Capital Women's Care - About Sexual Health Awareness Month for Women Midwest Express Clinic - How to Improve Your Sexual Health American Sexual Health Association - About Pleasure & resources
National Food Safety Education Month
National Food Safety Education Month seeks to educate the public on foodborne illness and how to keep our food safe. Additional Resources: U.S. FDA - About Food Safety Education Month CDC - Foodborne illness
Black Student Midwives of Kansas City (BSMKC) Support Group
Black Student Midwives of Kansas City (BSMKC) Support Group
The gang is back! Black Student Midwives of KC is a support group for Black student midwives* who want to participate in the growing development, advocacy, and education of Black midwifery work in the KC metro area. *Participants must be in a midwifery program or apprenticeship under a preceptor. Contact clarisa@uzazivillage.org for more information.
4 events,
Uzazi Village: Volunteer Orientation
Uzazi Village: Volunteer Orientation
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Uzazi Village! We are always so appreciative of our community’s support. We host monthly volunteer training on the first Saturday of Each Month. Please fill out this volunteer interest form to receive volunteer training information.
4 events,
Diaper Depot (KCMO office)
Diaper Depot (KCMO office)
Missouri-based families — join us for our Diaper Depot to receive FREE diapers, size N – 6, by appointment only. Please visit Calendly (https://calendly.com/uzazivillagekcmo/mo-diaper-depot-clone?month=2023-01) to schedule a diaper pick up time.
4 events,
Ida Mae Center Virtual Orientation
Ida Mae Center Virtual Orientation
Are you a new client to the Ida Mae Center and need onboarding? Every first Friday of the month, we bring our new care participants together to go over everything you need to know before beginning with your cohort! Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUlf-2przwuE9Eqv3mwvfqitn1zij8aW4wF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGppjMuG9WStBCCRpwcGoqgLOvzmGZbj_p4jQm2DjdFZBL_IuwTKLt1SNnn Let us know you’re coming or request an appointment through THIS FORM.
4 events,
Sacred Birth: Childbirth Education
Sacred Birth: Childbirth Education
Our free childbirth education course, Sacred Birth focuses on uplifting and celebrating Afro-centric beliefs and tradition while preparing families for labor and postpartum. Participate in this course with our Village Doulas at no cost — register at the link below: Sacred Birth Registration
4 events,
Black Infant Mortality Awareness Walk
Black Infant Mortality Awareness Walk
Every year we bring together our community during Infant Mortality Awareness Month to focus on the disturbingly high national and local rates of mortality rates for black infants. We rally and organize a walk through the city that culminates in a celebration that raises funds for the free perinatal care that happens at Uzazi Village […]
5 events,
Uzazi Village Clothing Boutique
Uzazi Village Clothing Boutique
Our Clothing Boutique offers infant clothing, from newborn to size 6, and maternity clothes. Schuedule a free pickup from our Clothing Boutique by visiting Calendly
Diaper Depot (KCMO office)
Diaper Depot (KCMO office)
Missouri-based families — join us for our Diaper Depot to receive FREE diapers, size N – 6, by appointment only. Please visit Calendly (https://calendly.com/uzazivillagekcmo/mo-diaper-depot-clone?month=2023-01) to schedule a diaper pick up time.
4 events,
Village Mamas
Village Mamas
Join a culturally safe space facilitated by licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, Katrina Stoddard. Village Mamas is for Black Mothers to explore their experiences and offer each other loving support. Email stoddardfamilytherapy@gmail.com for more information.