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Celebrating Our Extraordinary Executive Director: Bernadette Greene Receives the 2024 Grandparent Community Service Award

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We are thrilled to announce that our very own Executive Director, Bernadette Greene, has been honored with the prestigious Grandparent Community Service Award for 2024! This award, presented by BAGS (Being A Grandparent Support), recognizes grandparents who have made remarkable contributions to their communities, and Bernadette is more than deserving of this accolade. Bernadette has […]

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Welcome Baby Giving Closet Update

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Starting September 2, 2024, new and returning families will need to make an appointment to access the Giving Closet. Walk-in appointments for new families will no longer be available on Fridays. To request an appointment, they can use the bilingual registration link: Welcome Baby Registration (jotform.com). Families can also upload required documents, such as ID, proof of Durham

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ECAP Update – Novedades de ECAP

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We are pleased to provide you with an update on ongoing efforts with the Early Childhood Action Plan (ECAP) in Durham. The County remains deeply committed to supporting our youngest residents, and this dedication is reflected in the collaborative work of the Grown in Durham Steering Committee and the early planning committees. Their three years

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Call to Action —Join Us in Strengthening Breastfeed Durham!

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As National Breastfeeding Month comes to a close, it’s a perfect time for us at Breastfeed Durham to reflect on our progress and recommit to our mission of achieving the 10 Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community. This journey isn’t just about ticking off boxes; it’s about creating a community where every family feels

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Breastfeed Durham’s 2024 Custom Workshop Series

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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce our 2024 workshop series, all made possible through the ICO4MCH funding. These workshops are designed to educate and support families, healthcare providers, community advocates, and more on the importance of breastfeeding. And the best part? Our workshops are fully customizable to meet your unique needs! Here’s how you can

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📢 Official Proclamation of Durham as Breastfeeding Family Friendly!

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Happy National Breastfeeding Month! Over the summer, Breastfeed Durham submitted a revised proclamation to the Durham County Board of Commissioners and Durham City Council that recognizes Durham as a breastfeeding family friendly community in accordance with the recommended ten steps to becoming a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community established by the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community initiative.

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Honoring Black Breastfeeding Week: Reclaiming Narratives and Supporting Breastfeeding Justice

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As Black Breastfeeding Week approaches (August 25-31), this year’s theme, “Listen Up! Reclaiming Our Narrative & Centering Our Stories for Breastfeeding Justice,” calls us to reflect on and amplify the voices and experiences of Black breastfeeding families. Black Breastfeeding Week was established in 2014 by a dedicated group of Black leaders in the breastfeeding field:

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Shout Out to Kim Nguyen Featured in USBC Newsletter!

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We are beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! Our very own Kim Nguyen has been highlighted in the latest U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) newsletter! 🎉 Kim’s dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and this recognition is a testament to the impact she’s making in our community and beyond. The

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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month: A Focus on Indigenous and AANHPI Communities

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August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate the vital role breastfeeding plays in the health of infants and families. We are shining a spotlight on two significant observances in the upcoming weeks: Indigenous Milk Medicine Week and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week. These observances not only highlight the

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