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This week is Black Maternal Health Week, and it's crucial that we shed light on why this topic is so important. Black maternal health is a critical issue because Black women in the US are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality rates compared to their white counterparts. This disparity highlights systemic issues within our healthcare system that need to be addressed urgently. Let's use this opportunity to educate ourselves and others on the importance of advocating for better healthcare outcomes for Black mothers. Together, we can work towards creating a more equitable and just society. #blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalhealthweek #healthequity

Register TODAY for “Cause Conversations: Quarterly gatherings to solve community problems”! When? Wednesday, May 22 - 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Where? Shades Mountain Community Church (2290 Tyler Road, Hoover, AL 35226) Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewg5mCdF There is no cost to attend. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Why? Many problems exist in the Birmingham metro area and throughout the State of Alabama that are too big for any one entity to solve alone. We need each other to bring the best strategies and resources together to meet the plethora of needs. What? Cause Conversations are quarterly gatherings of leaders who are willing to understand the problems within specific categories of need (causes), prioritize solutions to those problems, and offer resources of all kinds to solve those problems. Who? Leaders from four sectors in the community: Business, Church, Nonprofit, and Government Which causes?   1. Workforce Development 2. Housing 3. Transportation 4. Prison / Re-Entry 5. Pro-Life / Pregnancy Resource Centers 6. Food / Clothing / Physical Needs 7. Human Trafficking 8. General Nonprofit Sector The 2024 Cause Conversations gatherings are presented by Thrivent. The Q2 2024 gathering is sponsored by the Oasis Network.

Did you know about Nashua Center's Day Services for Adults program? We go beyond traditional services to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) including those with acquired traumatic brain injuries. Our program offers job opportunities, ongoing support, social connections, independence training, recreational activities, and health monitoring. This is why we find it important to share the attached https://buff.ly/3QvxplF. Nashua Center also recognizes the importance of advocacy in empowering individuals with I/DD. Utilize the advocacy tool found at the provided link to support the #HCBSReliefAct of 2023, crucial for home and community-based services. It proposes a 10% FMAP increase during fiscal years 2024 and 2025, benefiting countless individuals with I/DD. Click https://buff.ly/3QvxplF to share your voice. Together, let's make a positive impact in our community! #NashuaCenter #SupportingAbilities #CommunityAdvocacy #DidYouKnow

"📣💚👶🏾NEWS COVERAGE ALERT We secured coverage for our client on California’s Spectrum News “In Focus SoCal” show! The feature highlights the incredible work of Sankofa Birthworkers Collective, a partner of our client Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI). PEI is a community-driven and implemented initiative designed to address racial disparities in infant mortality by providing meaningful support and resources to Black families. One way they do this is by complementing Sankofa Birthworkers Collective’s FREE programs and direct doula services for Black birthing families. Pitching to the Media When pitching a story, Nice focuses on: 1. Highlighting what makes the client’s story unique. 2. Centering personal stories and community impact. 3. Tailoring pitches based on the journalist’s previous work and interests. Pitching to the media is an important skill to have in your communications strategy. Let us help you gain media coverage for an upcoming event or initiative. Visit Nicemediagroup.com to learn more! #SankofaBirthworkersCollective #InFocusSoCal #SpectrumNews #Birthworkers #BlackBirthingFamilies #Community #PEI #BlackInfantHealth #maternalhealth #RiversideCounty #SanBernardinoCounty #mediapitching #publicrelations

REGISTER TODAY for Cause Conversations: Quarterly gatherings to solve community problems When? Wednesday, May 22 - 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Where? Shades Mountain Community Church (2281 Old Tyler Road, Hoover, AL 35226) REGISTER TODAY AT:  https://lnkd.in/ewg5mCdF Why? Many problems exist in the Birmingham metro area and throughout the State of Alabama that are too big for any one entity to solve alone. We need each other to bring the best strategies and resources together to meet the plethora of needs. What? Cause Conversations are quarterly gatherings of leaders who are willing to understand the problems within specific categories of need (causes), prioritize solutions to those problems, and offer resources of all kinds to solve those problems. Who? Leaders from four sectors in the community: Business, Church, Nonprofit, and Government There is no cost to attend. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Causes  1. Workforce Development 2. Housing 3. Transportation 4. Prison / Re-Entry 5. Pro-Life / Pregnancy Resource Centers 6. Food / Clothing / Physical Needs 7. Human Trafficking 8. General Nonprofit Sector

🌍💚 World Cerebral Palsy Day - October 6th 💚🌍 World Cerebral Palsy Day is a global movement that began in 2012, and last year it reached over 10 million people around the world. It brings together individuals living with cerebral palsy, their families, supporters, and organizations from over 100 countries. The goal is clear: to ensure a future where children and adults with cerebral palsy have the same rights, access, and opportunities as everyone else in our society. This year, we're excited to highlight the incredible work being done by worldcpday.org. This platform is an invaluable resource for learning more about cerebral palsy and getting involved in global advocacy efforts.🤝 How You Can Get Involved: Educate Yourself: Visit worldcpday.org to learn more about cerebral palsy and find out how you can contribute to the cause. Raise Awareness: Share this post and help spread the word about the challenges and triumphs of the CP community. Support Equality: Advocate for policies that promote equal rights and opportunities for those with cerebral palsy. Let's join hands and work towards a more inclusive world where everyone has the chance to thrive. #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #InclusionMatters #SupportCP #GlobalMovement

This International Women's Day, we dedicate our latest episode to the superheroes among us: the mothers turned full-time caregivers for their medically complex children. Their stories of resilience, love, and the fight for justice illuminate the path toward a more inclusive and supportive society. Navigating the complex healthcare and government systems to secure a waiver for your child is a feat in itself. However, the real challenge often begins afterwards: accessing the very support you fought so hard to obtain. Despite the funds being earmarked and available, they remain frustratingly out of reach, inadvertently benefiting governmental budgets rather than the children in need. The stark reality is that finding caregivers is a daunting task. The high needs of our children coupled with insufficient compensation dissuade potential caregivers, leaving families without the necessary support.The process to certify a caregiver for our children is fraught with obstacles, sometimes taking up to a year to navigate. This isn't just an oversight; it's a systemic barrier designed to wear us down, expecting us to retreat in defeat. However, this crisis cannot continue unaddressed. Families are enduring undue stress, facing isolation, job loss, and mounting pressures at home.We stand at a critical juncture where action is imperative. It's time to dismantle these barriers and reform a system that has long failed to support the families it was designed to assist. Our children deserve better. Our families deserve better. Together, we must strive for a solution to this crisis, ensuring every child receives the care and support they need. Lindsey Topping-Schuetz Katie Scheid Emily Callaway Courageous Parents Network Shout out to my dads - I know you're right here with us. Listen: https://lnkd.in/ghmXGzaA #raredisease #advocatelikeamother #rarediseasemom #Rarediseasepodcast #podcastforacause #ctnnb1 #epilepsy #caregiversupport #caregivers #caregiverforlife #caregiver4life #disabilitylife #InternationalWomensDay2024 #specialneedsmom #speciqlneedspodcast #dda

Register TODAY for “Cause Conversations: Quarterly gatherings to solve community problems”! When? Wednesday, February 28 - 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Where? Shades Mountain Community Church (2281 Old Tyler Road, Hoover, AL 35226) Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebghHfVZ There is no cost to attend. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Why? Many problems exist in the Birmingham metro area and throughout the State of Alabama that are too big for any one entity to solve alone. We need each other to bring the best strategies and resources together to meet the plethora of needs. What? Cause Conversations are quarterly gatherings of leaders who are willing to understand the problems within specific categories of need (causes), prioritize solutions to those problems, and offer resources of all kinds to solve those problems. Who? Leaders from four sectors in the community: Business, Church, Nonprofit, and Government Which causes?   1. Workforce Development 2. Housing 3. Transportation 4. Prison / Re-Entry 5. Pro-Life / Pregnancy Resource Centers 6. Food / Clothing / Physical Needs 7. Human Trafficking 8. General Nonprofit Sector The 2024 Cause Conversations gatherings are presented by Thrivent. The Q1 2024 gathering is sponsored by Cadence Bank.

Between 1990 to 2013, studies that include people with profound autism have plummeted from 95% to 35%. This must change, and it can. We’re investing in inclusive research and working with scientists to ensure that people with profound autism are included in clinical research. Only then can targeted advocacy increase access to critically needed supports and services for this marginalized population. Join us in our mission to drive this essential change. https://ow.ly/m6aY50SlBfA

Such an alarming trend in research. How are we going to care for a vulnerable population with high needs when they are being marginalized by the society in charge of caring for them.