Several dozen Law School students are working together to offer support to organizations in the greater New Haven community as they confront the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few weeks, the Ludwig Center for Community & Economic Development (CED) and the student-run COVID…

I hope this post finds you and your families doing well and are healthy and safe during this incredibly challenging time.

I would like to let you know that we have launched the Executive Director search for the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs.  

Who is the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs?

The Connecticut Roundtable on…

ACES is living its mission: to enhance and transform lives through education, innovation, and leadership during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Though classes and services are being offered through online services, ACES staff has collectively been reaching out to provide support during the Covid-19 crisis through food drives to support those with food…

I wanted to share this piece because I think New Haven organizations would benefit from some of the thinking it offers.

https://nonprofitaf.com/2020/04/this-is-the-wake-up-call-for-nonprofits-and-foundations-to-get-political/

To help New Haven nonprofits efficiently recruit the volunteers they need during these difficult times, a team of New Haven residents recently launched a partnership platform, NewHavenHelpWithCovid.com. Since our launch three weeks ago, more than 450 volunteers with various skills from computer programming and translation to driving and sewing have signed up, and…

Kira Johnson tragically lost her life after a routine c-section at Cedars Sinai. Kira was allowed to bleed internally for more than 10 hours before the medical staff at Cedars Sinai took action.

Watch here: https://bit.ly/2UYAL4V

If you know of any resources available for pregnant women during CoVid19, feel free to share with us here:…

Watch this video on the stunning investigation that confirms black mothers and babies in the U.S. are in a life or death crisis

Watch here: https://binged.it/3aXRHOB

If you know of any resources available for pregnant women during CoVid19, feel free to share with us here: https://bit.ly/2JUtk8H. We will send share this with our…

Fellowship Place is excited to announce new online programming available to help our clients maintain recovery and connection during the COVID-19 crisis, including video demonstrations, art directives, health and wellness tips, and other activities.

Click here for Fellowship Place's new online programming and new program calendar.

The U.S. has the worst rate of maternal mortality in the developed world. But having a doula makes a drastic difference. A group of women in NYC is fighting to make doulas accessible to everyone.

Watch here: https://binged.it/2xYALJ7

Deadly Deliveries, View in graphics how hospitals are failing new moms and read from women as they share their near-death pregnancy experiences in this article by USA Today.

Read here: https://bit.ly/3b2fDAk

If you know of any resources available for pregnant women during CoVid19, feel free to share with us here:…

Black Mamas Matter Alliance had a National webinar on February 7, 2020 on Advancing Black Maternal Health, Rights and Justice.

View the webinar: https://bit.ly/34qNY9V

If you know of any resources available for pregnant women during CoVid19, feel free to share with us here: https://bit.ly/2JUtk8H. We will send share this with our community.…

@BlackMamaMattersAlliance will be hosting a few webinars during #BMHW20.

Register for any of the webinars here: https://blackmamasmatter.org/events/

New Haven Healthy Start and Womxn of Color for Maternal & Child Health are pleased to host the first annual Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). Founded and led by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, this annual campaign takes place every year from April 11-17 to deepen national conversations about black maternal health. 

If you know of any resources available for pregnant women during CoVid19, feel free to share with us here:…

There is a huge untapped resource for combating COVID-19, and it is growing just as fast as the pandemic. I encourage nonprofits to create opportunities for people to help the work you do without having to leave their home. To help promote the idea I have created a Website at www.covid19vip.com, which is free for anybody to use or emulate. The "VIP" stands for…

Pills2Me (pills2me.com) is a brand new initiative that hopes to promote public health and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Pills2Me’s mission is to offer same day delivery for prescription meds to patients who are elderly and vulnerable. We hope to help increase social distancing and to help people during these difficult times. We’re looking to hire volunteers from New Haven, CT and local cities in the area who are…

Safety Precautions for Food Distribution, Staff and Volunteers from the Department of Health of the City of New Haven

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Spanish: Guía de Precauciones para organización distribuyendo…

Attention: nonprofits of up to 100 employees are eligible for 0% loans of up to 75K for operating expenses under the Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program program. Applications are first come, first serve. Apply here: https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Coronavirus-Business-Recovery/CT-Recovery-Bridge-Loan-Program

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+ Updated New Haven Food Resources information

+ Hotline for Food insecure people who can't get out during this crisis under urgent…