On August 28th, CinnaMoms welcomed parents, children, staff, and leadership to their Crenshaw space for a celebration of their 10th Anniversary. A program of PHFE WIC, Heluna Heath’s largest and longest-running program, CinnaMoms is committed to supporting, encouraging, and creating a welcoming space for Black/African American families on their breastfeeding and parenthood journeys. For a decade, CinnaMoms has been a place where parents can build community and share and support each other through the joys and challenges of parenthood from pregnancy through breastfeeding and beyond.
Throughout the event, guests enjoyed delicious food, received diapers and books, and got to take a walk down memory lane by way of a lovely poster display of CinnaMoms throughout the years. The day also featured heartfelt remarks from PHFE WIC Executive Director, Kiran Saluja, Heluna Health’s now former CEO, Blayne Cutler, CinnaMoms leadership and more, recognizing the incredible work of the staff and the inspiring strength of the mothers who make CinnaMoms what it is.
What began in 2015 as an initiative to increase breastfeeding support among Black women with PHFE WIC has continued to grow over the past 10 years. Now, with a designated staff CinnaMoms provides both virtual and in person support with breastfeeding and parenthood support circles, peer mentoring, parenting resources, mental health support and more to hundreds of parents each month. Above all, CinnaMoms is a space for participants to find belonging. “It’s not just an agency, it’s a family,” shares Roseline, CinnaMoms participant. “Having other people who are going through the same thing is so helpful, knowing that there’s a community and I am not alone in this.”
Exciting raffles, dancing, and plenty of smiles and laughter rounded out the 10th Anniversary celebration, making it a true reflection of the vibrant community CinnaMoms has nurtured over the years.
As we look ahead to the future, we celebrate not only 10 years of impact, but also the countless families whose lives have been touched by the power of connection, support, and community through CinnaMoms.
Congratulations, CinnaMoms! Heluna Health is proud to support this important work.
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