Vital Village Networks

This holiday season, we’d like to give thanks to our entire network for your unwavering support and dedication to building healthier, more connected, and equitable communities for children and families. GivingTuesday is exactly 1 week away and we’d like to invite you to join this movement for collective generosity. Learn more: link in bio.

GivingTuesday is right around the corner and this year, our goal is to reach our highest participation ever. Your contribution, regardless of amount or type of service, is vital to the power of our collective. Our Together, We Thrive campaign embodies our shared commitment to uplift one another, recognizing that we’re all part of a larger community of change-makers. Join us in building healthier, more connected, and equitable communities for children and families. Give Together, Give Today: https://lnkd.in/eCVXZW5Z

Join the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition this Thursday, November 21, from 12-1 PM ET for an inspiring session with Shenell Ford, IBCLC, CPE, of the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition! Shenell will introduce "H.E.A.L.S. on Wheels", an innovative mobile perinatal support initiative by Springfield H.E.A.L.S. Learn how the Boobie Bus is breaking barriers, bringing culturally reflective lactation care directly to communities, and creating a more equitable future for families. Don't miss this opportunity to explore how we can work together to expand access to inclusive and compassionate perinatal care! Register - https://cutt.ly/BBC2024

Join us for the November Scholar Support Night: Community Scholars Study Session Roundtable! Whether you're preparing for the CLC, CBS, or IBCLC exam or navigating an online lactation course, connect with peers on November 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET to share resources, ask course-related questions, exchange study tips, and enjoy a round of lactation jeopardy. We invite you to share this opportunity with your network! Register - https://cutt.ly/SSN2024

Join us on 12/5 for our final webinar of the 2024 NOW #WebinarSeries, Building Community Power through Food and Education Systems Transformation. Register today:? https://cutt.ly/neQqRTeC

Tomorrow at 9 am ET, the GROWBABY Research Network is hosting its quarterly Research Roundtable Seminar. Join us and special guest Professor Catherine Davies, along with her team from the My First 1000 Days Project, as they share their groundbreaking research on implementing and evaluating a Centering-based group care model in the UK. Register - https://cutt.ly/FeDyzvIK

Join us for the November Network Connection Meeting! Explore intergenerational programming and its role in strengthening the fabric of community, improving health outcomes, honoring ancestral traditions, and promoting collaboration and well-being across generations. This event, co-hosted with a group of inspiring cross-sector leaders, is a chance to connect, learn, and build a healthier, more vibrant future for our children, families, and neighborhoods. Register - https://cutt.ly/Nov24NCM

In Episode 2 of In The Arena with NOW podcast, we conclude our conversation with Josette Williams, Director of Countdown to Kindergarten, Boston Public Schools, who reflects on strategies for building parent partnerships and collective community care. Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/eHfag6kR

Vote today and support voter engagement in your community. Here are some resources for voting: Polling information: https://lnkd.in/g5_NeD5 ID requirements and voter guides: www.usa.gov/election-day Resources from When We All Vote: cutt.ly/WhenWeAllVote

Have you submitted your application for the 2024 Social Justice Mediation Institute (SJMI) Training? This is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with experienced mediation professionals, strengthen your conflict resolution skills, and gain hands-on experience in your community. Don’t miss out —apply by Monday, Nov. 4th at 11:59 PM ET! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eWshgWfC