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Are you expecting a baby or know someone preparing to welcome a new addition to their family?

Generation MomMe is offering FREE hands-on Newborn Care Basics classes designed to help new and expecting parents feel more confident caring for their newborn. Participants will learn practical skills including feeding, soothing, safe sleep, diapering, and other newborn essentials in a welcoming, supportive environment.

📅 When: Mondays in August (August 3, 10, 17 & 24)🕠 Time: 5:30–6:30 PM📍 Where: VCU Health Hub at 25th1330 N. 25th Street, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23223

This class is open to:

• 🤱 Pregnant individuals

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Expecting parents

Do you know a Black male high school junior or senior who dreams of becoming a physician or dentist?

Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College are seeking qualified applicants for their accelerated 7-year MD/DDS program, which includes the potential for a full-ride scholarship. According to the flyer, there are currently no Black male applicants, making this an important opportunity to share within our communities.

Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with students, families, educators, mentors, and community partners in your network. Together, we can help open doors for the next generation of healthcare professionals. 💙

KDH Research and Communication invites you to attend GRIN: A new Community Health Worker training on child oral health outreach  webinar on April 17^th, 2026 at 2:00pm ET.

Join us to learn more about the latest learning opportunities from KDH Research & Communication, including the CHW Virtual Academy, a clearinghouse for CHW-advised, CHW-evaluated, and CHW-approved training courses that… 

• Tackle complex health challenges  

• Engage learners (like you!) in new skill-building content 

• Support communities across the country through effective programs that positively change behavior

This 2-day interactive workshop is a powerful opportunity to learn how to better support individuals impacted by trauma — particularly those who have been victims of crime — using practical, trauma-informed approaches.

📅 April 25–26, 2026⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM📍 Richmond

Led by Peer Recovery Specialists, this space is all about:

• Building resilience

• Learning practical wellness tools

• Supporting recovery in a meaningful, community-centered way
  

Sharing an upcoming FREE grocery distribution happening in our community:

🗓 Saturday, January 31⏰ 9:00 a.m. (arrive early for best selection)📍 Simonsdale Elementary School4841 Clifford Street, Portsmouth

A few important notes:

• Each family must have a family member present to register and receive groceries

• Food is distributed while supplies last

• Bring reusable shopping bags, and a wagon or cart if possible

Websites to search for food options:

1. Food Finder's https://foodfinder.us/

2. https://211.org/

3. Feeding America https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/hunger-relief-programs

4. https://www.findhelp.org/