A Night with Nurtured TX: Fundraiser and Mixer
To our friends and community,
We’re excited to announce that ticket sales for "A Night with Nurtured TX" are now live!
Event Details:
Event: A Night with Nurtured TX: Fundraiser and Mixer
Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 6-9 PM CST
Location: Paggi House, 200 Lee Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Your ticket includes admission to the event, complimentary beer and wine for 2 hours, soft drinks, water, and three-pass canapés. Dressy casual or cocktail attire is encouraged. Valet service is available for free at the Loren Hotel (tipping is appreciated).
Join us to connect with fellow Kristi's List Providers, past and present Board of Directors, and community partners. Together, we will celebrate our history, successes, and future vision for Nurtured TX. During the evening, Paggi House will feature an art exhibition themed around the inspirations of The Loren Art Collection — science, nature, architecture, and the environment — showcasing both collection artists and local Austin talent.
Please note that the virtual silent auction will end at 8:30 PM. Winners can pick up their auction items at the end of the event, or items will be distributed the following week.
Tickets are limited so don’t wait to buy your tickets here!
Thank you for your support; we can’t wait to see you there!
Best,
The Nurtured TX Team
Liberate, Self-Care: A Volunteer Event
Liberate, Self-Care: A Volunteer Event | MSVW ATX
Join Us for a Cozy Winter Evening!
Come together for "Liberate, Self-Care: A Volunteer Event," where we celebrate our vibrant community and the essential practice of self-care—especially for expecting and new parents! Caring for yourself is vital as you embark on the incredible journey of parenthood. Let’s uplift each other and prioritize our well-being this winter season!
What to Expect:
Celebrate Our Work: We'll kick things off by sharing highlights from Mama Sana's amazing year and the impact we've made together.
Birth Keepers Collective: Learn about our exciting new initiative aimed at supporting our doulas and community members!
Create Self-Care Baskets: Help us craft thoughtful self-care baskets filled with goodies for our doulas and program participants.
Winter Mamas Meetup
Winter Mamas Meetup:
Save the date! We'll have our winter Mamas Meetup on the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024 as a small holiday celebration at The Village Place. Look out for more details in our November newsletter.
Black Makers Market: Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll
Mark your calendars and get ready for the holidays, come out and celebrate with us on Saturday December 7th! Bring the whole family - this event is perfect for all your holiday shopping needs, from handmade goods to retail, artwork, candles, and more, we've got something for everyone on your list. We can’t wait to see y’all there!
Vendor Call:
We're still looking for amazing vendors and partners to join us. Interested?
Ballet Austin's Nutcracker Night of Community
Waltz into the winter season with the spectacular 62nd annual presentation of The Nutcracker…the longest-running production of this holiday classic in the state of Texas!
Join us for this timeless story of a young girl, Clara, as she follows her dream-inspired adventures through a twinkling winter wonderland to the Court of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Featuring exquisite costumes and astonishing sets, enjoy the artistry of a cast of more than one hundred artists on stage. With live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Tchaikovsky’s timeless score comes to life with music and choreography sure to warm the season and create lasting magical memories!
Limited tickets so It will be first come first serve, deadline to RSVP is November 20th at 10:00AM
Going out for GALS: Celebrating Birthworkers and Building Support
Join us for an evening of gratitude and community as we celebrate our amazing birthworkers and raise funds to continue supporting their invaluable work! The event will kick off with an elevated happy hour at The Cathedral, starting at 4:30 PM, where we’ll mingle, listen to good music, have crafts you can partake in, enjoy drinks and lite bites, and toast to the incredible dedication of birth professionals.
Afterward, we’ll transition into a casual food and bar crawl through local spots we love. Together, we’ll explore some of the neighborhood's favorite gems, savoring delicious food and drinks while deepening our connections and supporting the cause.
Whether you're a birthworker, someone passionate about maternal care, or simply looking to contribute to a worthy cause, this is the perfect opportunity to come together, relax, and make a difference. Let's celebrate those who give so much and ensure they have the resources to continue their work!
Event Details:
Date & Time: November 22, starting at 4:30 PM
Location: The Cathedral (for Happy Hour), followed by a food and bar crawl
Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting birthworkers and expanding our community resources. Let’s raise a glass and raise some funds!
*Business sponsorships are now available starting at $500. Contact Morgan@galsaustin.org for more information*
MHEC Community Day
Register and join us for an opportunity to connect with the member organizations of The Maternal Health Equity Collaborative. Come share information about your upcoming events and initiatives that uplift reproductive justice and maternal health.
This is a virtual event over Zoom. Please click here to register.
Bridging the Divide: Advocating for Policy Change to Address Maternal MH
There’s still work to get done! Join us for an impactful webinar, "Bridging the Divide: Advocating for Policy Change to Address Maternal Mental Health Disparities," as we dive into the pressing need for policy reform to advance equity in maternal mental health. This session will convene advocates, policymakers, and experts to address how current disparities impact mothers and birthing persons particularly in underserved communities and to explore actionable steps for bridging these gaps.
Through thought-provoking discussions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how policy changes can reduce disparities, foster inclusive practices, and expand access to mental health support for all mothers. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, advocate, or community member, this webinar will provide valuable insights and tools to drive meaningful change in maternal mental health policy.
Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a future where every mother has access to the mental health support she deserves.
The Birth Keepers Collective Happy Hour
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the incredible supporters of Mama Sana Vibrant Woman and relaunch our monthly giving community, The BirthKeepers Collective! This event is an opportunity to come together, share in our mission of supporting Black and Brown families, and enjoy a relaxing evening!
Community Baby Shower
Join us for our bi-annual Community Baby Shower!
GALS is partnering with the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative and Dell Children’s Health Plan to host the biggest event to date!
Baby Shower / free garage sale
We expect over 500 individuals and families to join us, receiving free baby items, pregnancy and postpartum supplies, and household goods. People who are pregnant or who have young children are welcome!
We are accepting donations from individuals through September 30th. You can also host a community drive. Collect items from now to October, and then bring the sorted/organized items to the storage unit or shower space in October.
Black Mamas Village Free Store
9-11 am Black Mamas Only
11-1 pm Community Welcome
Free resources for families at the Village Place!
Pair it with the Community Baby shower, and get everything you need!
Community Consortium Meeting
Thank you for joining us at our Community Consortium meeting.
Below, we have included a form for you to fill out to confirm your interest. The form will also gather your input on what you hope to gain from this consortium and topics you'd like to discuss in our next meeting.
Please mark your calendars: we meet every third Tuesday of the month from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Our next meeting is scheduled for August 20th. During this session, we will focus on social care interventions, addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) collectively, and identifying potential data sources or reports to include in our efforts.
We also invite you to share your perinatal needs assessments with the group, as they will be crucial for our discussions and planning.
Lastly, if you know of other organizations that align with our mission, please invite or refer them to our next meeting. Together, we can make a significant impact.
Thank you once again for your commitment and contributions. We look forward to our continued collaboration.
Best regards,
Black Mamas ATX
Affordable Childcare Today Fundraising Reception
Please consider joining us as a Sponsor of the fundraising reception. Sponsors will be listed on event materials.
Sponsorships and tickets available online at https://www.affordablechildcaretoday.com/donate. Or, send your check to Affordable Childcare Today PAC, PO Box 301074, Austin, TX 78703.(Donations will be matched 100% by the Children’s Funding Accelerator)
We hope to see you there!
Connection Matters: Family Reunion
WE'RE TURNING TEN! Join us for a party - family reunion style!
PIP will welcome 200 guests to Vuka North for a celebratory evening filled with a silent auction and raffle. The Paci Pull is back with other games, an "awkward family" photo booth, delicious tacos and Texas BBQ, and a DART Collective DJ spinning some classic vinyl!
All proceeds from the event will go back to creating community and connection for new parents in 2024.
Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Fetal Intervention Introduction
Please join us on Monday, September 9th for an intimate virtual introduction to the Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Fetal Intervention team. Fetal Intervention specialist, Dr. Cara Buskmiller, and our fetal cardiology team will give you a little background on their history and philosophy with working alongside the midwife/doula community , as well as answer questions you may have regarding our services in the area. Please register using the link below and feel free to pass the registration information along to anyone you feel would be interested in attending. I am happy to answer any questions you have. Thank you for your time and consideration!
The Mom Market
Motherocity Health, in collaboration with Sweetgreen, is excited to announce "The Mom Market," a free pop-up marketplace dedicated to promoting healthy and safe products for mothers at all stages of their journey. The event will take place on June 22nd, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. at Sweetgreen (Mueller), Aldrich Street
Culture of Collaboration Summit
Austin Together Presents The 2024 Culture of Collaboration Summit - Supported by The Applied Materials Foundation
What is the Summit all about?
The 2024 Culture of Collaboration Summit is a day-long convening designed to inspire collaboration in the social sector through community-building activities, inspirational guest speakers, interactive presentations, and robust peer-learning opportunities.
This welcoming and accessible event is intended to plant the seeds of a culture of collaboration and an abundance mindset in the greater Austin area. We believe that when we all come together to work in collaboration, we can solve our community's greatest challenges.
Learn more on our event website at www.cultureofcollaboration.net
Attend the Summit
Our goal is to make this event accessible to all. We are employing a pay-what-you-can model. Please buy a ticket that fits your budget. Your ticket price includes parking, light breakfast, lunch, and a happy hour, as well as the full day of learning and connecting. If you are unable to afford any of the options listed here, please send an email to karen.lashelle@austintogether.org, and we will work with you.
Donations are Welcome
All tickets for this event are subsidized by our generous sponsors and in-kind donors. If you’d like to financially support the event in addition to purchasing your ticket, please consider making a donation on the ticket page.
Black Divas Event
Come be a part of AUSTIN PBS's live studio audience. Enjoy BLACK DIVAS an evening song honoring the birth working community in the Central Texas.
This wonderful evening will be taped live for national broadcast distribution.
It is complete with a post show mingle and ceremony to honor our organizations in the birth working world Black Mamas ATX and Black Mama's Village. We will also honor our esteemed diplomat and international leader, Her Royal Majesty Dr. Rev. Manbo Asogwe, Dòwòti Désir, Sêmévo the 1st. Queen Mother to the African Diaspora for the Republic of Benin.
There will be a live DJ and BLACK DIVAS creative merch.
Buy your tickets and coordinate a night with people you enjoy. $30
The show is 18+
Doula/RN/Physician Meet & Greet
Please join us for a unique opportunity to mix and mingle as we share a vision for patient-centered care. Lunch will be served.
Organized by Ascension Seton
ASMCA 1201 W. 38th Street Austin, TX First Floor, Former Gift Shop
Mama Sana Vibrant Woman Winter Childbirth Prep Workshop
Join MSVW for our Winter Childbirth Preparation Workshop featuring our facilitators, Paula X. Rojas, and Dominique Adeniyi. This will allow pregnant individuals to learn about the various stages of labor, different labor positions, recovering postpartum, and more! Childcare and lunch will be provided for this full day event. Attendees should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Please complete this survey after you register.
Acompaña a MSVW para nuestro Taller Invernal De Preparación Al Parto con nuestras facilitadoras, Paula X. Rojas, y Dominique Adeniyi. En este taller personas embarazadas aprenderán sobre las diferentes etapas del parto, las diferentes posiciones de parto, la recuperación después del parto, ¡y mucho más! Un almuerzo y cuidado de niños será proporcionado para este evento de todo el día. Por favor de vestirse cómodamente y traer una botella de agua. Por favor de llenar esta encuesta después de registrarse.
About Paula X. Rojas
Chilean-born community organizer, midwife and social justice trainer Paula X. Rojas was licensed as a midwife in 2014. Paula became a doula in 2005, after a traumatic birth experience while on Medicaid. In 2012, Paula co-founded Mama Sana Vibrant Woman. Paula served as Director of Education and Training at MSVW until 2020. Paula currently supports families at MSVW and LAMP as a community midwife while working on a national project linking birthing justice with police and prison abolition work. She is the mother of two amazing kids, Xue-li and Camino, and loves to dance!
About Dominique Adeniyi
Dominique Adeniyi is passionate about Black Maternal Health and improving birth outcomes for underserved folks in her community. She has many roles, serving as a Student midwife, Full Spectrum doula, Birth Photographer, and Program Administrator for a local nonprofit organization. However, most importantly she is a dedicated member of the birth worker community. As a mother who experienced her own birth traumas, Dominique has found healing by actively uplifting and empowering Black birthing folks. Her mission is to create a safe space for expectant parents to receive empowerment, support, education and nurturing care.
Event Agenda 9:45 am - 4:00 pm
(9:45 am- Participants arrive
(10:15 am) - Start time
(10:15 am - 11:00 am) Introductions
(11:00 am - 12:15 pm) - Stages of labor
(12:15 pm - 12:45 pm) - Lunch provided by MSVW
(12:45 pm - 1:45 pm) - Labor positions/Spinning babies
(1:45 pm - 1:50 pm) - Break
(1:50 pm - 2:50 pm) - Pain relief options in/out of hospital
(2:50 pm - 3:15 pm) - Labor signs, normal vs. not normal
(3:15 pm - 3:45 pm) - Birth Plans
(3:45 pm - 4:00 pm) - Questions and Close out
Community Day
Join us for a virtual community day!
Reach out to an MHEC member for the link!
Community Day
Community Days are an opportunity for us to connect with people and organizations whose missions align with the work of MHEC to make child birth safer for Black and Brown families.
We are currently in our strategic planning season and are looking forward to connecting with professionals and organizations who are experienced with forming cooperatives, strategic fund raising, reproductive justice, and birth worker sustainability.
If you’re interested in learning more about MHEC and how we can collaborate, please register via the link below.
Thank you!
MHEC Community Day
Join us for our MHEC Community Days to learn more about the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative and how we can work together to make childbirth safer for black families!
We want to learn more about the work of other organizations that makes holistic care accessible for BIPOC families, as well as hold space for any questions you may have about the MHEC.
We invite stakeholders, community members and organizations to join us for Community Day to discover and collaborate. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Thank you!
Rally at the Capital
Maternal Health Equity Press Conference & Rally
On Dia de los Muertos, join advocates and their supporters to demand action on Texas’ maternal health disparities
You are invited call to action to prioritize people over politics by immediately releasing the 2022 Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and Department of State Health Services Joint Biennial Report.
The last report, released in 2020, determined that most pregnancy-related deaths were preventable, Black women are more likely to experience pregnancy-related death, and additional study of maternal health disparities was necessary.
Now, for the first time ever, the most recent report on how many Texans die as a result of pregnancy or childbirth complications is not planned to be released before the Texas Legislature convenes in January.
WHAT: Maternal Health Equity Press Conference + Rally
WHO: Maternal Health Equity Collaborative
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 12-1pm
WHERE: Texas State Capitol, South Steps
1100 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
MHEC Free Garage Sale
Join the MHEC for a garage sale where everything is free!
Baby, toddler, household supplies and more.
Sign up at bit.ly/mhec-garagesale
Become A Volunteer
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