United Way of Greater Triangle is celebrating MLK Day in 2022 with a day of service. They are giving the community an opportunity to support organizations focused on maternal health — Diaper Bank of NC, Equity Before Birth, and MAAME, Inc.
The MLK Day activities and events include a supply drive, volunteer opportunities, and virtual events.
Supply Drive
Supply Drive for Diaper Bank of NC, Equity Before Birth, and MAAME, Inc
Monday, January 17th, 2022
Please drop off items at Diaper Bank of NC, 1311 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC. Please label the donations with the name of the person or organization making the donation.
Here are the items needed:
Diaper Bank of North Carolina
- Baby diapers size preemie & size 1
- Child pull-ups size 4T and 5T
Equity Before Birth
- Diapers size 2 and 3
- Baby wipes
- Aromatherapy items: essential oils
MAAME, Inc.
- Mommy To Be pre-wash
- Mommy To Be feminine wipes
- Postpartum herbal pads
Volunteer at Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Help to count and wrap diapers and pull-ups and prepare them for distribution to families in need. Check back soon for date and time. Learn more here.
MLK Day of Service Maternal Health Awareness
United Way of the Greater Triangle is presenting the Maternal Health Awareness Challenge, which will start January 17th, 2022. The goal is to educate and empower people about how to dismantle systemic barriers within the healthcare system. The self-paced activities will include reading articles, listening to podcasts and watching videos.
The challenge will end with a virtual panel conversation on January 21st, 2022, called Maternal Health Unwrapped.
