11/17/2025
❣️ We gave away $10,650 in food cards to four dozen families today. Originally we had planned to host a holiday party for our clients. But when the government shut down and people were faced with not receiving their EBT and WIC just before the holidays, we decided to scrap the party, add to what we had allotted for the party, and give food gift cards to our community instead.
We learned a lot today. And our very biggest takeaway was that our community needs help. We are here to support in any way we can, and ✨ this is absolutely something we will do again next year ✨
Every appointment that has been scheduled, every birth that one of our doulas has attended, has contributed towards this giveaway. Every time someone comes in for a doula visit, we can put a little more towards this fund for next year. We know that next year will be more organized, we will make sure to distribute the food cards in a way that more families can be reached, and we really hope to be able to put even more dollars into this fund next year.
✨ To every one of our clients who has come in for visits and so contributed to this giveaway: Thank you
✨ To every Venmo donation we received over the last few weeks: Thank you
✨ To everyone who waited hours in the rain today: Thank you
✨ To the doulas (and Selma!!) of Nueva Vida who have become a part of this incredible found family: Thank you
✨ And to everyone who contributes in the next year, whether it be by scheduling a visit, donating to this event, or being part of the Nueva Vida team: From the bottom of my heart, Thank you
Wishing everyone a cozy evening at home in this stormy weather.
All of my love,
Sarah
