Happy June! In this monthly newsletter, we will spotlight community partners, highlight events, and share helpful resources for your organizations. 

Thank you for being a vital part of our efforts to empower and uplift lactating families. Your involvement makes a difference every day, and together, we will continue to foster a community that values and supports every lactation journey.

Every month, we'll be highlighting you all to foster fellowship among our growing community of allies making Durham breastfeeding friendly for all families. 

At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that supporting breastfeeding, chest feeding, and human milk feeding families is everyone’s job. And yet, we know that institutional barriers—bureaucracy, red tape, and even internal politics—can sometimes prevent organizations from formally participating in recognition programs like our Breastfeeding Welcome Award or the Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community.

And so, we created something new. The Community Choice Award is not based on forms, signatures, or official designations. It’s based on real-life experiences—on what families tell us, what coalition members notice, and how welcoming a place feels.