Black Health Equity Coalition

11/18/2025

🟪🟨 Honoring 114 years of unwavering brotherhood, bold leadership, and transformative service in the Black community! Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has shaped history through mentorship, activism, and excellence since 1911. All around the world, these men are on the frontlines of justice and continue to uplift and inspire. Happy Founders’ Day to the Ques! 🟪🟨

11/12/2025

💛💙 Today we celebrate 103 years of trailblazing leadership, sisterhood, and service with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.! As proud members of the Divine Nine, SGRho has been a driving force since 1922 and these dynamic women have stood at the forefront of education, advocacy, and empowerment in the Black community, uplifting families, shaping policy, and mentoring generations. Happy Founders’ Day to the radiant leaders of SGRho! 💛💙

11/11/2025

“Serving others is a reflection of God’s love.” ❤️

In another beautiful partnership, Helping Hands and Caring Hearts and Asbury United Methodist Church, with a wonderful assist from our brothers in service, Waterboyz for Jesus, are joining together to bless our community with FREE full frozen turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 2 PM – 4 PM.

📍 Location: Asbury United Methodist Church
🦃 Must be a Frederick County resident
🏠 ONE dinner per address
🚫 Those who received a dinner at another event are NOT eligible for this one

We’re thankful for every chance to serve, share, and show God’s love in action this Thanksgiving season. 💛

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Tribute

Today we honor all who served and especially uplift the legacy of Black veterans whose courage, sacrifice, and resilience shaped every chapter of our nation’s history. From the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen to the 6888th, from frontline heroes to quiet trailblazers, we salute your service and your strength. Your story is America’s story.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

🚨 Just a Few Days Left to Apply! 🚨

Frederick County, the countdown is on! Applications for the Breastfeeding Specialist Training Program close November 12—and we don’t want you to miss this powerful opportunity to uplift Black birthing families and expand the Black birth workforce. ❤️🖤💚

In partnership with the Frederick County Health Department the Black Health Equity Coalition is proud to bring this transformative training to our community, led by the incredible team at The Bloom Collective experts in birth justice, lactation support, and holistic perinatal care.

🍼 What’s the opportunity?
A 5-month hybrid training that equips you with professional skills to support breastfeeding, latching, and milk supply—building a stronger, more inclusive care network in Frederick County.

📌 Key Details:
- Eligibility: Frederick County residents, 18+, committed to community service
- Format: Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
- Scholarships: Available for qualifying applicants
- Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2025
- Contact: fchdequityoffice@frederickcountymd.gov | 301-600-2337
- Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tdYoJPUzb0u0fDTLMYnZTQ5o3rviZhZLuJOB4AhCmERUOEQ3SDlKWFkzWE1BS1RJU0k4TEU2WjVZRC4u&route=shorturl

📣 Don’t wait—share this widely and encourage your networks to apply. Let’s build the future we deserve. ✊🏾

11/04/2025

🗳️ Voting is a health issue.
From access to hospitals and clean water to funding for doulas and mental health care, our ballots shape the policies that shape our bodies. In the Black community, voting is how we protect our wellness, our families, and our future. 💪🏾🖤

11/03/2025

🌟 Big news from Frederick County! 🌟

Many of you know we’ve been working hard to address health inequities in Black maternal health and we're thrilled to share that we’ve reached a major milestone in our plan! ❤️🖤💚

Black Health Equity Coalition in partnership with Frederick County Health Department , is officially launching the Breastfeeding Specialist Training program. This initiative is part of our commitment to expanding the Black birth workforce and uplifting Black birthing people and families in Frederick County. Training will be provided by The Bloom Collective who is a trusted hub for holistic perinatal care and birth worker development, rooted in reproductive justice and community healing. We are honored to have them come to Frederick!

The Bloom Collective offers a nurturing and empowering space for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Their team of Black women practitioners brings deep expertise in birth justice, lactation support and more!

🍼 What’s the opportunity?
This 5-month hybrid training equips community members with professional skills to support breastfeeding, latching, and milk supply—building a stronger, more inclusive care network.

📌 Key Details:
- Eligibility: Frederick County residents, 18+, committed to community service
- Format: Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
- Scholarships: Available for qualifying applicants
- Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2025
- Contact for questions: fchdequityoffice@frederickcountymd.gov | 301-600-2337
- Apply Here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tdYoJPUzb0u0fDTLMYnZTQ5o3rviZhZLuJOB4AhCmERUOEQ3SDlKWFkzWE1BS1RJU0k4TEU2WjVZRC4u&route=shorturl

Please share this flyer far and wide—your voice helps us build the future we deserve. ✊🏾

10/17/2025

See you tomorrow!!!

Your health matters! 🙌

Asbury United Methodist Church is offering FREE flu shots for the community on Saturday, October 18, 10 AM–2 PM.

Come get protected and help keep our community strong and healthy this flu season!

10/17/2025

🏡✨ ADU stands for Accesory Dwelling Unit, like backyard homes, garage conversions, or basement suites. They are more than just extra space, they’re a powerful tool for Black wealth-building, multigenerational living, and keeping families rooted in community. Affordable housing starts at home and ADUs make it possible.

We learn from our residential health and wellness pillar lead Purpose One Realty all the time!Let’s build equity, one unit at a time.

Your input matters! Help guide local ADU decisions.
Learn more and take the survey here:
Frederickmd.gov/ADU