08/27/2025
The GirlTrek Black Maternal Health Awareness Walk, presented by the HCPC Healthy Women Task Force Team, was held on April 12, 2025 at Eastside Park in Paterson.
More than 40 community partners and local residents attended to walk in solidarity for Black maternal health.
The speaking program featured inspiring remarks from two Black women sharing their lived experience: Ms. Amy Allen, HCPC GirlTrek Community Champion and founder of Letβs Walk; and Ms. Janice Rainford.
Personal Highlight: It was powerful to see so many women gather together in solidarity for Black maternal health β even freezing rain couldnβt keep us away!
List of Sponsors: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey County Community College, Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center, St. Maryβs General Hospital
Task Force Team & Partners: Passaic County Community College, Passaic County Dept. of Health Services, Paterson Alliance, Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center, Quest Diagnostics Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., St. Maryβs General Hospital, Letβs Walk, Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern NJ, OasisβA Haven for Women & Children, Heart of Hannah, Public Health Association at Montclair State University, New Destiny Family Success Center, St. Josephβs Health, North Hudson Community Action Corporation