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** Whole Person, Whole Health:
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** Centering Mental Health in Maternal Care
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Despite progress in many areas of maternal healthcare, mental health conditions remain leading contributors to maternal mortality – particularly among BIPOC communities that experience discrimination, disparities and racial bias. As we near the end of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, our latest blog post makes the case for how we can improve support for birthing people across the U.S.
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** Staying Centered and Connected in Challenging Times: Reflections from our CEO
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In her latest LinkedIn post, our CEO Alexandra Quinn ([link removed]) shared her reflections on how she stays inspired by colleagues, community and collaboration during challenging times. She reminds us that we are not meant to lead, heal or build alone - and offers a practice for staying connected and grounded to keep us fueled for the work ahead.
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** Redesigning Food Security
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The Boston-based Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative (NFAC) showed how community-rooted leaders can transform local food systems - by building trust, delivering culturally relevant nutrition support, and driving innovative food programming. This infographic captures the impact and lessons learned from the last three years of this effort.
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** We’re Hiring! Join Our Team
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We’re hiring a senior director of finance to oversee our internal financial management and operations. You’d be joining a team of passionate advocates and soulful humans who care deeply about health equity. This role is critical to supporting the internal processes necessary to keep our health equity initiatives running smoothly! Not a fit for you? Share with others in your network!
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** HECC June Monthly Gathering
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Each month, Health Equity Community Collaborative ([link removed]) members participate in activities focused on decompressing, building meaningful connections through dialogue, and learning new skills. Join us on June 17th, where we’ll participate in an interactive workshop that strengthens community organizing skills to help defend spaces for belonging and health equity.
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** What We Are Watching, Reading and Hearing!
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At a time when trust in nonprofits is being undermined by leaders at the highest levels of our government, the National Council of Nonprofits has released its 2025 Communications Guide, packed with practical tools to help you tell your organization’s story on your own terms.
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For too long, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have largely been left out of the conversation on mental health in America. This data visualizer from The Asian American Foundation shares results from comprehensive studies exploring the mental health of AANHPI youth to inspire conversation, reflection, and – ultimately – action.
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This new report from mental health group Peanut reveals how mothers and marginalized birthing people across the U.S. continue to feel unheard, unsupported, and underrepresented in both policy and care. Drawing from thousands of voices, the findings underscore the urgent need for inclusive maternal health reform and storytelling that reflects real, lived experiences.

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