On June 18th, CinnaMoms Crenshaw welcomed 120 guests, including mothers, children, and families, to their space for their 2nd anniversary celebration. The event centered around the center’s three pillars, “Rest, Nest, and Connect”, inviting guests to embrace relaxation and be in supportive community with one another.
Throughout the event, families had the opportunity to connect with 12 community partners and receive essential resources and information. The partners included IRTH App, WIN LA, Venice Family Head Start, Food Action LA, Hunger Action LA, Frontline Doulas, Black Women for Wellness, SLASB AAIMM Initiative, LA Care South Los Angeles Community Health Center, LA County DPSS, LA County Medical Doula Hub, and St. John’s CBWH (Celebrating Black Women’s Health).
Attendees also received supplies including diapers, wipes, and other pregnancy, postpartum, and baby care items, and more than 250 books were distributed through both the Books for Kids and Little by Little programs.
During the celebration, guests participated in a “Rest is Resistance” support circle highlighting the importance of rest and the impact of sleep deprivation as a public health issue in the United States, specifically for mothers. The circle included mothers, fathers, and grandparents, making space for intergenerational discussions and healing, and concluded with a moment of collective rest with guided meditation and a sound bath.
CinnaMoms is an initiative of PHFE WIC, Heluna Health’s largest program and the largest WIC program in the country. Founded in 2015, CinnaMoms is committed to supporting, encouraging, and creating a welcoming space for Black/African American families on their breastfeeding and parenthood journeys. Through breastfeeding support services, community groups, and an extensive network of other resources, CinnaMoms ensures that Black mothers have all they need to thrive throughout pregnancy and beyond.
“CinnaMoms Crenshaw is more than just a space, it’s a community rooted haven for Black mothers and families to find beloning, support, and shared growth in the parenting experience”, shared Sarah F., CinnaMoms Supervising Nutritionist
Heluna Health is proud to congratulate CinnaMoms Crenshaw on this wonderful milestone!
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