Doulas of Douglas County

04/07/2026

🎁 Bottle sterilizers, gift cards, and Painting With a Twist kits- these are just a few of the amazing raffle prizes for the Mom, Dad & Baby Expo THIS Saturday🎉

You do NOT want to miss this! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated prizes so far. This would not be possible without you ! 💙

This is a free event open to the whole family. Come for the resources, stay for the community!

📅 Saturday, April 11th
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 KCKCC Technical Education Center
🛍️Free childcare, lunch, and vendors from local businesses and maternal health organizations

Register now with the link here linktr.ee/momdadbabyexpo26 and share with a friend!

04/05/2026

Join us for Public Health After Dark, a community event dedicated to exploring birth outcomes in Douglas County. We'll look at maternal and infant health, talk about why outcomes aren't equal for everyone, and reflect on what's behind those gaps.

📆 April 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
📍Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St., Second floor meeting room

🔗This is a free event, but we ask that you RSVP at this link bit.ly/4sBAodA.

LMH Health LiveWell Douglas County Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County

03/31/2026

🤎 dust of the boots and come out to support Brown Like Me!

Grab your boots and bring the energy! 🤠✨ Come learn some fun new line dances while supporting two amazing causes—Brown Like Me and Positive Bright Start.

Our very first event kicks off April 16th, and we can’t wait to dance with you! 💃🕺 Don’t miss it!

03/17/2026

Hope to see you there!

Join us April 16 for Public Health After Dark, a community event of accessible data and dialogue about birth outcomes. We'll explore disparities and the systems, policies, and lived experiences that shape them.

When: April 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St., Second floor meeting room

This is a free event, but we ask that you RSVP at this link bit.ly/4sBAodA.

LMH Health LiveWell Douglas County Early Childhood Collective of Douglas County

03/07/2026

Our stories deserve to be witnessed. Our families deserve to be celebrated.

On April 4, in collaboration with Jayd Tandy Photography, we’re hosting a BIPOC Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Photoshoot—a loving tribute to the mothers, birthing people, and families who nurture our communities every day.

This is your moment in front of the camera. This is our moment together.

Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984152096332?

03/05/2026

Deciding to become a nurse practitioner was personal for Edna McCrary. She'd heard her mom's stories about going to the doctor and knew it didn't have to be ...

02/25/2026

Excited to talk with Erykah Badu on postpartum traditions, from “Mothering the Mother
So honored that she wrote the foreword for my book .
Join us as we talk about how to implement African American postpartum care. Please share.

02/18/2026

We’d love to help you start the process of becoming a donor - it’s super easy and your lab work is covered! FAQ in the comments!

Thanks to support from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, we are now an official milk depot site in partnership with the Oklahoma Mothers' Milk Bank! Human milk is the best medicine for sick and premature babies, and we’re honored to help make safe donor milk more accessible.👩‍🍼

Having a local depot also brings Douglas County one step closer to earning the Communities Supporting Breastfeeding Plus designation through KBC — a recognition for communities building strong, breastfeeding-friendly systems of support. 🥳

Like raising children, this work truly takes a village. So if you’ve ever considered donating, we invite you to take the next step and start the screening process today. Every ounce makes a difference for a baby in need. 💕

https://okmilkbank.org/forms/milk-donation/

02/17/2026

So well deserved! Congratulations Kellye! 💜

Celebrating our first-ever MVP Award recipient, Kellye McCrary, our Human Resources Manager!

Kellye consistently puts the mission first, supports her teammates, and steps up when the work is hard without hesitation and without needing recognition. Kellye embodies what it means to be an MVP by showing up consistently, being accountable, and having a team‑first mindset.

We’re grateful for the heart, steadiness, and excellence she brings to Uzazi Village & the Ida Mae Center. Help us celebrate Kellye for this well‑deserved honor!

Visit our website to learn more about Kellye!

https://uzazivillage.org/staff/

02/17/2026

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12/16/2025

We’re just over halfway to our Giving for Good fundraising goal! If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the perfect time to help us cross the finish line. With 582 followers, it would take less than $5 per follower to reach our goal.

Your year-end gift supports our programs, sustains our shared community space, and grows our long-term impact through a 50% endowed match gift.

Give here: https://dccfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=53799

12/10/2025

🎄🎁 Reminder- today is the last day to request support from Toys for Tots!

🎁A friendly reminder: applications are due by December 10! Here is the link to request a toy: https://lawrence-ks.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx

🎁Un recordatorio: ¡La fecha límite para solicitar un juguete es el 10 de diciembre! Aquí está el enlace para solicitar un juguete: https://lawrence-ks.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx