Irene for HMHBGA

Hi Friends, 

I know this is a difficult time for many, and there are many worthy places to which you can donate. I'm here to ask for your support for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia’s fundraising campaign. Between May 1st-May 15th, HMHBGA will be raising funds to offset the financial losses to the organization and the Georgia communities served due to COVID-19. 

Throughout the pandemic, HMHBGA has continued working hard to fulfill our mission to improve maternal and health in Georgia. We have been able to quickly shift into providing all of our regular services remotely. This includes offering our evidence-based prenatal education online at no cost to families in need! 

We will serve over 5,000 families across Georgia through our Call Center, evidence-based online prenatal education and through the gift cards, hand sanitizers and baby supplies we will provide to families and healthcare providers in labor & delivery units between April 1 and June 30, 2020. 

Despite a smooth transition, tough financial times are imminent for HMHBGA. Due to cancelled fundraising events, we are expecting a budget shortfall that will have a notable impact on day-to-day operations. Your support during this campaign and during the #GivingTuesdayNow event on May 5th will help us be better prepared for the difficult days ahead. Here are some examples of how your contributions can support Georgia families in the time of COVID-19: 

· $25 - Guarantees one hour of phone support for a mom or family in need 

· $50 - Provides baby supplies for participants in our evidence-informed prenatal education workshop 

· $100 - Provides books for one person to become a doula or childbirth educator 

· $250 - Covers the cost for ten people to participate in our online prenatal education course 

· $500 - Covers the cost of a webinar for maternal and child health professionals to gain necessary skills for moving the needle on maternal and infant health disparities 

· $1,000 - Covers the cost of case management services for one pregnant to postpartum family for 3 months You can donate online at: hmhbga.org/donate/ (if you have a fundraising page use your link instead!) 

Don't Forget: May 10th is Mother's Day! Would you consider making a donation to HMHBGA in honor of the mothers and grandmothers in your life?  It will be an opportunity to give a gift that will support pregnant and postpartum mothers throughout Georgia to get the education, support and healthcare they need. 

Thank you, thank you for your generosity and support of Georgia’s families during this difficult time! 

Sincerely, 

Irene