THE MATERNAL CARE CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

One-Stop Healing. Whole-Family Care. Black-Led Solutions.

Black Mothers In Power (BMIP) is a Black-led reproductive justice organization dedicated to ending disparities in maternal health.

We are developing the Maternal Care Center, a culturally grounded, one-stop hub in Wilmington, Delaware. This center will provide comprehensive maternal, reproductive, and family care for all birthing people and families - with a strong, culturally competent focus on meeting the unique needs of Black families.

 

Our Anniversary Goal: 30K in 30 Days

October marks BMIP’s 6-year anniversary!

To celebrate and fuel this bold vision, we are raising $30,000 in 30 days.

Every dollar moves us closer to opening the Maternal Care Center. Donate Now to Fuel the Maternal Care Center!

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Services the Center Will Provide

    • Well-woman visits & reproductive care

    • Prenatal & postpartum check-ins

    • Lactation support & breastfeeding café

    • Perinatal mental health therapy

    • Trauma-informed counseling & peer support

    • Case management & care coordination

    • Housing, food, childcare, and transportation referrals

    • Domestic violence & substance use support

    • Mobile unit outreach to underserved families

    • Dental care & oral health screenings

    • Nutrition education & food access

    • Parenting, childbirth, and wellness workshops

    • Workforce and educational referrals

    • Doula training (Sankofa Doula Program)

    • Community health worker training

    • Peer mentor & fatherhood engagement tracks

 

Projected Impact

(3-Year Goals):

- Serve 1,200+ families annually

- Train 100+ Doulas and birthworkers

- Improve Black Maternal Mental Health and breastfeeding rates

- Connect 500+ families to housing, food, or safety resources

 

Why Now?

Delaware continues to have one of the highest Black maternal mortality rates in the nation.

The Maternal Care Center is a Black-led solution to reverse this trend by:

  • Providing high-quality, connected care

  • Ensuring Black families feel safe, seen, and supported

  • Building a healthier, more equitable future for all families

 

We are excited to share a floor plan of the proposed Maternal Care Center!

Together, we can build the Maternal Care Center and transform maternal health in Delaware.

 

Get Involved

Contact:

Shané Darby, Executive Director

Black Mothers In Power

hello@blackmothersinpower.org

 

We Are a Part of a Larger Vision

Take the Beloved Birth 50 by 50 Pledge: by 2050, let’s ensure 50% of babies in the U.S. are born under midwifery care.

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Our Supporters

Foundational Support

We are deeply grateful to the foundations and institutions that have invested in our vision for birth justice:

Wild Gifting Project

Chrysanta Foundation

And more soon to come!

Community Donors

This movement is powered by the generosity of individuals and families who believe in birth equity. Thank you to our 100+ community donors who have fueled BMIP’s growth over the past six years.

Fuel the Maternal Care Center